The Box In The Woods by Maureen Johnson

🌲 The Box in the Woods

🔍 By Maureen Johnson

A spine-tingling standalone mystery in the Truly Devious universe — perfect for returning fans and new sleuths alike!

🧠 Stevie Bell cracked the Ellingham Affair. Now she's about to face a killer who never left the woods...

After solving one of the greatest unsolved cases of the century, Stevie Bell has earned her place in the true crime spotlight. But fame doesn’t mean rest — not when mysteries still whisper from the shadows. So when the owner of a summer camp (formerly known as Camp Bounty Lake, now Camp Wonder Falls) emails her about a chilling cold case from the 1970s, Stevie is intrigued... and very ready for her next challenge. 📧🕵️♀️

Back in 1978, four camp counselors were found murdered in the woods — the case unsolved, the killer dubbed “The Doll Collector.” 🪆🩸

Now, decades later, strange things are happening again:

🔸 A threatening message appears, chalked across a wall.
🔸 A mysterious box is discovered — containing three eerie, blood-splattered dolls.
🔸 And then... the murders begin again.

To investigate, Stevie signs up as a camp counselor and brings along her trusted friends: Nate, Janelle, Vi, and even the ever-dramatic Germaine Batt. But the idyllic summer setting turns sinister fast. With creepy clues and secrets lurking beneath the surface, Stevie realizes this mystery might be even deadlier than the one she faced at Ellingham Academy.

Because someone is watching from the woods, and if Stevie doesn’t solve the case soon, she might be next. 🌲👀🔪

🌟 Why You’ll Love This Book:

✔️ A gripping murder mystery with chilling campfire horror vibes
✔️ Features fan-favorite characters from the Truly Devious series
✔️ Packed with smart twists, dark secrets, and atmospheric suspense
✔️ A standalone story — no need to read the previous books (but it’s extra fun if you have!)

🎒 The Box in the Woods is a smart, witty, and deliciously dark YA mystery that blends true crime obsession, old-school horror, and summer camp nostalgia — all with Maureen Johnson’s signature voice and brilliance.

🔦 Ready to head into the woods?

Be warned: the past never stays buried… and some boxes should never be opened. 🧩💀

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