Age Group: 12+ Years

Description: Stevie Bell arrives at Ellingham Academy, a remote school for gifted teens, determined to solve the infamous 1930s cold case involving the founder’s kidnapped family. As she digs into the school’s dark past and mysterious ransom note signed “Truly, Devious,” a new death proves that danger still lingers. With dual timelines and layered puzzles, this page-turner blends true-crime obsession with the challenges of fitting in and being authentic. Fans of atmospheric mysteries and clever clues will love this whodunit, where secrets from decades ago threaten the present.