Death at Morning House

Praise for NINE LIARS: "The exploration of the importance of friendship adds emotional vulnerability to this book, which has a well-developed sense of place and features the series'' signature humor and layered mystery elements. Immersive and genre-savvy." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "A scintillating mystery. Johnson delivers a meticulously crafted fair-play mystery that gratifies as a standalone while also forwarding the richly textured characters'' arcs, a treat for fans of the series. Distinctly written flashbacks to 1995 pepper the present-day narrative, creating resonance and investing readers in Stevie''s case. Stevie cues as white; the supporting cast is intersectionally diverse." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Johnson delivers another satisfying mystery, with diverse characters, authentic depictions of mental health, and friends holding one another accountable for their actions in loving, supportive ways." -- School Library Journal Praise for THE BOX IN THE WOODS: "Johnson''s hallmark charming humor and lovable characters provide a robust foundation for another cracking mystery, this time ingeniously working with summer camp and locked room mystery tropes. Stevie''s relationship with her lifelong anxiety is particularly well portrayed. A fantastic stand-alone mystery companion revisits a much-loved sleuth." -- Kirkus Reviews (starred review) "While fans of Johnson''s Truly Devious trilogy (and there are many) will undoubtedly be eager for this spinoff, Stevie''s summertime exploit both stands alone and adds compelling layers to the established characters--an impressive feat. HIGH-DEMAND BACKSTORY: Johnson builds on the success of her NYT-bestselling Truly Devious series with this standalone spinoff that blends mystery and horror conventions in a summer-camp setting--perfectly timed for summertime campfires." -- Booklist (starred review) "Johnson gleefully takes a stab at the slasher movie trope by sending her teen detective on a cold case at a summer camp. This satisfying standalone mystery will delight fans of teen horror flicks and true-crime documentaries, as well as those who prefer their mysteries wrapped up after one volume. Here''s hoping this highly entertaining volume isn''t the last we hear from Stevie Bell." -- Horn Book Magazine Praise for TRULY DEVIOUS: "Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart." -- Bustle "Jumping between past and present, Johnson''s novel is deliciously atmospheric, with a sprawling cast of complex suspects/potential victims, surprising twists, and a dash of romance. As in her Shades of London books, Johnson remains a master at combining jittery tension with sharp, laugh-out-loud observations." -- Publishers Weekly (starred review) "Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was something special? There''s that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell. Parallel mysteries unfold with cleverly written dialogue, page-turning brilliance and a young sleuth just as captivating as Hercule Poirot." -- USA Today (four stars) Praise for THE VANISHING STAIR: "In this second . . . installment, Johnson gives and she takes away: a few major mysteries are satisfying solved, but other long-standing riddles remain tantalizingly indecipherable, and several new ones come into play by the enigmatic end. Readers, hang tight: there''s one more round to come, and if the signs are right, it''ll be to die for." -- Booklist "Ramps up the intrigue. Throughout this volume, Johnson''s compelling would-be Sherlock proves to be as bad at personal relationships as she is adept at solving mysteries. Teen angst soars as John...

Summary

An instant New York Times and Indie bestseller!
From the bestselling author of the Truly Devious books, Maureen Johnson, comes a new stand-alone YA about a teen who uncovers a mystery while working as a tour guide on an island and must solve it before history repeats itself.
The fire wasn’t Marlowe Wexler’s fault. Dates should be hot, but not hot enough to warrant literal firefighters. Akilah, the girl Marlowe has been in love with for years, will never go out with her again. No one dates an accidental arsonist.
With her house-sitting career up in flames, it seems the universe owes Marlowe a new summer job, and that’s how she ends up at Morning House, a mansion built on an island in the 1920s and abandoned shortly thereafter. It’s easy enough, giving tours. Low risk of fire. High chance of getting bored talking about stained glass and nut cutlets and Prohibition.
Oh, and the deaths. Did anyone mention the deaths?
Maybe this job isn’t such a gift after all. Morning House has a horrific secret that’s been buried for decades, and now the person who brought her here is missing.
All it takes is one clue to set off a catastrophic chain of events. One small detail, just like a spark, could burn it all down—if someone doesn’t bury Marlowe first.
* Chicago Public Library Best Teen Fiction 2024 * Horn Book Fanfare 2024 Booklist * Children's Book Council Favorites Award List 2025 * Edgar Award Nominee *

Product details

• Authors: Maureen Johnson
• Publisher: Harper Collins Usa
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 14
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.07.2024
• EAN: 9780063399167
• ISBN: 978-0-06-339916-7
• No. of pages: 370
• Dimensions: 141 mm x 211 mm x 25 mm
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Young people's books from 12 years of age; YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Mysteries & Detective Stories *, YOUNG ADULT FICTION: Romance / Contemporary *