The Box in the Woods

The book was well maintained. Coming to the plot, it was something none couldve guessed. It was fantastic to read. If you have finished The Ellingham- Truly Devious series, surely you will enjoy this one.

I was quite interested to read Maureen Johnson's next book after the tri-part series. The Box in the Woods follows the same characters as her previous three books, but unlike them, this can easily be read as a standalone novel. The plot brings together the past and the present and although i did find the ending a little bit stretched, overall i quite enjoyed it.

The book was delivered in perfectly fine condition. And the story is very gripping. It's a good mystery. Definitely worth a read.

Maureen johnson is love. Such a thrilling story. I must say this is best mystery and thriller I've ever read. #Trulydeviousseries ❤

Best thriller we have purchased in long time. Story line holds through out and visual descriptions.

The books was very nice

Stevie Bell is at it again! In the 1970s four teenagers went into the woods and never returned back. It's been years since anyone has cracked this case. But Stevie Bell is here to solve the mysterious deaths of those four teenagers. Truly Devious has always been my favorite series for obvious reasons. As a true crime fanatic myself I find that these books are just so well written. The Box In the Woods follows the Truly Devious trilogy and can be read as a standalone but I would highly recommend you read the trilogy too. The story was well-written and thought out and the plot twist was just mind-boggling. There are a bunch of diverse characters in terms and kudos to the author for thinking of that. I loved the entire story but felt that it was a bit slow-paced for me. I'd highly recommend this book if you're a true crime fan!

I've read the Truly Devious trilogy and I LOVED it so much!! And I know Maureen Johnson will not disappoint me, I'm really excited to read this book. The book arrived in really good condition , there were no damages. I highly recommend the seller Cloudtail India , if you're buying books.

Loved it! Fun summer mystery novel!

Muito bom o livro é a edição combina com os restantes livros da coleção

I love a good murder mystery and have been a fan of the Truly Devious series since the first book was published. There was an agonising wait for each new book, then one day it was all over but the rereads…or so I thought. Then up pops a brand new Stevie Bell mystery, a stand-alone too so no waiting around for the final solution. There is enough background in this book for you to read it as a stand-alone, even if you haven’t read the original trilogy. It also avoids spoilers so if, having read The Box in the Woods, you want more, you can go back to the start with book #1, Truly Devious. I can also recommend the audio books which I used for re-reading purposes. Narrator, Kate Rudd, really brings the characters to life. Like me, Stevie has been feeling a little flat after fulfilling her long time dream of solving the Ellingham Murders. She receives an invitation from entrepreneur, Carson Buchwald, for her and her friends to work at a summer camp with a side helping of cold case thrown in. The murder of four teenagers, christened the ‘Box in the Woods Murders’ occurred in 1978 at the then-named Camp Wonder Falls. The local town was devastated and never really recovered. When Carson brings in Stevie to solve the murders and help him make a true crime podcast at the same time, the locals are less than enthusiastic. Before very long it becomes obvious the case is not as cold as it appears. This book, like the others, is written from Stevie’s point of view and she is an easy character to bond with. I feel the havoc that solving a mystery wreaks on Stevie’s personal life and the driven nature of her desire, not just to solve, but to provide closure to those close to the victims. Johnson’s mysteries are rarely ‘here are the clues, you could solve it for yourself’ stories. The details unfold to us as they do to Stevie. While I am skilled at picking out salient details and will happily puzzle away at their importance, I have accepted that I will never get to the solution first. I am happy just to let the story unfold. The pleasure is in watching Stevie unpick the mystery, facing increasing danger as she does, but unable to let go until the mystery is solved. Stevie’s two sidekicks are a pleasurable background to the mystery. Johnson’s secondary characters are always interesting. I love Nate, the perennially blocked writer and Janelle the creative inventor. They always seem to be able to offer just the right support and practical assistance. Johnson is an amazingly inclusive writer. She normalises LGBTQ+ characters in a way that could teach some writers of adult fiction a thing or two. Boyfriend, David, also puts in an appearance but is less present than in previous books and there is a hint, just the tiniest hint that Nate also has feelings for Stevie. I’m taking this as a solid indication that more Stevie Bell Mysteries are on the horizon. Yay! The Box in the Woods was is a first rate Young Adult mystery. Out now in hardback, ebook and audio.

So... I’ve always favored Nate. Never been the biggest fan of David. He did change a little in this book, but Nate gets the spotlight and he’s the perfect character ever. The actual plot: it was good! The author sets it up so you think it’s every character, but somehow it isn’t. It’s very well planned, so many amazing plot twists. Personal experience: I started this book at 7:45pm. I finished it at 12am. (I did have interruptions) but I couldn’t put it down. I couldn’t. Also wouldn’t recommend reading at night. It’s not scary, but you will put down the book so many times to process what happened, and at the end you will sit there, so if your looking for a book to fall asleep to, don’t look here. But definitely look here. When I’m looking at new books I always look for the things they never put in so here are some random info based off of personal opinion: Age: 13+ Packaging: very well, not even a scratch Romance: nothing dirty, just cute Books to read before (in order) : truly devious, the vanishing stair, the hand on the wall Also there is a bit of drugs and alcohol added, but nothing intense and hardly mentioned. Anyway, long story short, if you don’t read it, you’ll regret it and this isn’t the “no regrets” thing. You will definitely regret not reading it. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

It’s really good for our child, really enjoyed it