About the book
After solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates her first mystery outside of Ellingham Academy in this spine-chilling and hilarious stand-alone mystery from New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson.
Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After catching a killer at her high school, she’s back at home for a normal (that means boring) summer.
But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls—the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case.
Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders.
But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not make it out alive.
* Cosmopolitan Best YA Books of 2021 * People Magazine Best Books of Summer 2021*
- Cold Case Mystery: Stevie investigates the infamous 1978 \"Box in the Woods Murders,\" a gruesome crime that has haunted the town of Barlow Corners for decades.
- Student Sleuth: Fresh off her success at Ellingham Academy, Stevie Bell puts her investigative skills to the test at a summer camp with a dark past.
- True Crime Podcast: Stevie’s invited to help produce a podcast about the murders, giving her unprecedented access to a crime scene that’s anything but cold.
- Funny Mystery: Packed with the witty, hilarious voice that fans of Maureen Johnson love, this thriller proves that even a student detective needs a break for a good murder.
Editions of Box in the Woods
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780063032613
- EBook
- ISBN 9780063032620
Read an Excerpt
After solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates her first mystery outside of Ellingham Academy in this spine-chilling and hilarious stand-alone mystery from New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson.
Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After catching a killer at her high school, she’s back at home for a normal (that means boring) summer.
But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls—the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case.
Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders.
But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not make it out alive.
* Cosmopolitan Best YA Books of 2021 * People Magazine Best Books of Summer 2021*
- Cold Case Mystery: Stevie investigates the infamous 1978 \"Box in the Woods Murders,\" a gruesome crime that has haunted the town of Barlow Corners for decades.
- Student Sleuth: Fresh off her success at Ellingham Academy, Stevie Bell puts her investigative skills to the test at a summer camp with a dark past.
- True Crime Podcast: Stevie’s invited to help produce a podcast about the murders, giving her unprecedented access to a crime scene that’s anything but cold.
- Funny Mystery: Packed with the witty, hilarious voice that fans of Maureen Johnson love, this thriller proves that even a student detective needs a break for a good murder.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Box in the Woods about?
After solving the case of Truly Devious, Stevie Bell investigates her first mystery outside of Ellingham Academy in this spine-chilling and hilarious stand-alone mystery from New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson.
Amateur sleuth Stevie Bell needs a good murder. After catching a killer at her high school, she’s back at home for a normal (that means boring) summer.
But then she gets a message from the owner of Sunny Pines, formerly known as Camp Wonder Falls—the site of the notorious unsolved case, the Box in the Woods Murders. Back in 1978, four camp counselors were killed in the woods outside of the town of Barlow Corners, their bodies left in a gruesome display. The new owner offers Stevie an invitation: Come to the camp and help him work on a true crime podcast about the case.
Stevie agrees, as long as she can bring along her friends from Ellingham Academy. Nothing sounds better than a summer spent together, investigating old murders.
But something evil still lurks in Barlow Corners. When Stevie opens the lid on this long-dormant case, she gets much more than she bargained for. The Box in the Woods will make room for more victims. This time, Stevie may not make it out alive.
* Cosmopolitan Best YA Books of 2021 * People Magazine Best Books of Summer 2021*
- Cold Case Mystery: Stevie investigates the infamous 1978 \"Box in the Woods Murders,\" a gruesome crime that has haunted the town of Barlow Corners for decades.
- Student Sleuth: Fresh off her success at Ellingham Academy, Stevie Bell puts her investigative skills to the test at a summer camp with a dark past.
- True Crime Podcast: Stevie’s invited to help produce a podcast about the murders, giving her unprecedented access to a crime scene that’s anything but cold.
- Funny Mystery: Packed with the witty, hilarious voice that fans of Maureen Johnson love, this thriller proves that even a student detective needs a break for a good murder.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Box in the Woods?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy > Children’s / Teenage fiction: Dark fantasy
Where can I read a sample of Box in the Woods?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780063032613
Is Box in the Woods part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Truly Devious
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Box in the Woods?
Maureen Johnson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Box in the Woods is available as paperback(ISBN 9780063032613) and ebook(ISBN 9780063032620)
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