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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 soar...
