--- product_id: 132693188 title: "The Vanishing Stair: The New York Times Bestselling Second Truly Devious Young Adult Mystery Novel" brand: "maureen johnson" price: "151.46 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/132693188-the-vanishing-stair-the-new-york-times-bestselling-second-truly store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # The Vanishing Stair: The New York Times Bestselling Second Truly Devious Young Adult Mystery Novel **Brand:** maureen johnson **Price:** 151.46 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Vanishing Stair: The New York Times Bestselling Second Truly Devious Young Adult Mystery Novel by maureen johnson - **How much does it cost?** 151.46 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/132693188-the-vanishing-stair-the-new-york-times-bestselling-second-truly) ## Best For - maureen johnson enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted maureen johnson brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestseller! In New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson’s second novel in the Truly Devious series, there are more twists and turns than Stevie Bell can imagine. No answer is given freely, and someone will pay for the truth with their life. The Truly Devious case—an unsolved kidnapping and triple murder that rocked Ellingham Academy in 1936—has consumed Stevie for years. It’s the very reason she came to the academy. But then her classmate was murdered, and her parents quickly pull her out of school. For her safety , they say . She must move past this obsession with crime . Stevie’s willing to do anything to get back to Ellingham, be back with her friends, and solve the Truly Devious case. Even if it means making a deal with the despicable Senator Edward King. And when Stevie finally returns, she also returns to David: the guy she kissed, and the guy who lied about his identity—Edward King’s son. But larger issues are at play. Where did the murderer hide? What’s the meaning of the riddle Albert Ellingham left behind? And what, exactly, is at stake in the Truly Devious affair? The Ellingham case isn’t just a piece of history—it’s a live wire into the present. * Junior Library Guild Selection * Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best Books of 2019 * Hypable's Best Books of 2019 * Praise for Book One: “The Agatha Christie-like ecosystem pairs with lacerating contemporary wit, and alternating past and present scenes makes for a multilayered, modern detective story.” — New York Times Book Review “Remember the first time reading Harry Potter and knowing it was special? There’s that same sense of magic in the introduction of teen Sherlock-in-training Stevie Bell.” — USA Today (four stars) “Be still, my Agatha-Christie-loving beating heart.” —Bustle ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Book 2 Of 6 | Truly Devious | | Dimensions | 5.31 x 0.9 x 8 inches | | Grade Level | 9 - 12 | | Isbn 10 | 0062338099 | | Isbn 13 | 978-0062338099 | | Item Weight | 2.31 pounds | | Language | English | | Print Length | 400 pages | | Publication Date | December 10, 2019 | | Publisher | HarperCollins | | Reading Age | 14 years and up | ## Images ![The Vanishing Stair: The New York Times Bestselling Second Truly Devious Young Adult Mystery Novel - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811rQDRNRFL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ COULDN’T STOP READING *by on Reviewed in the United States June 4, 2026* It was amazing! I loved the plot, the switch between time, and ghostly mystery. The snippets of romance and connection between characters were impossible to miss but reading this amazing, jaw-dropping book still got your brain thinking, who did it? Overall, this book is one of my favorite mystery books and, NEVER STOP WRITING MAUREEN! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Mystery Continues and the Clues Pile Up! *by on Reviewed in the United States June 23, 2019* "'Really? You carry crime-scene gloves?''You can get them in any drugstore. Treat yourself.'"4 STARSTW: suicide, dissection lab gore, murder, alcoholism, graphic injuryFun fact: my blog began with a review of Truly Devious. In a way, this series is my origin story, which of course meant that I pre-ordered The Vanishing Stair as soon as I possibly could. This series is part of the Words Gremlin legacy!And oh my god did it deliver.For starters, I want to say that Vi's pronouns were handled correctly this time around, and they were addressed with they/them consistently instead of only in dialogue. It's a small point in some ways, compared to the overall plot, but it was one of the things about Truly Devious that bothered me, and one of the things I was REALLY GLAD that got addressed.Also, they're so stinking cute with Janelle? Between all the drama and murder, those two are so sappy and charming and dorky and it was WHOLESOME.But back to the bigger issues at hand, like, y'know, MURDER. And the 1936 kidnapping, too, of course.I felt like this was a great way of avoiding that terrible second book syndrome where it just doesn't live up to the first. The Vanishing Stair picks up right about where Truly Devious left off, leaving Stevie in the wake of one murder, one disappearance, and one big mystery she hasn't yet cracked. It also introduces new clues, new suspects (at least in my opinion; there's a couple folks lookin' real shady now that I look back...), and new murders.Yes, I say murders. Plural. Because I don't believe for a second that the first one was an accident made in a panic so much as a set-up. Too much doesn't add up for me to believe that [REDACTED SPOILER] died in that particular location if she already knew about it and had been using it enough to make it to that place to begin with. Not to mention there's a decoy involved in her death that I don't think for a second that she had the time or the foresight to set up on her own.And that second murder? Highly suspicious and I don't like that I'm blaming the particular person I'm blaming for it, because that person has so far done no visible harm, only acted in the best interests of Stevie and the other Ellingham students.All this means there's still pieces missing, which makes sense. This is a murder mystery series, after all, with one over-arching mystery tied into all the smaller mysteries along the way! (@ Maureen: please give me the answers, tell me if I'm right I'M SCARED TO BE RIGHT BUT WANT TO KNOWWWWW)On the flipside, there were things actually really truly solved through Stevie's investigation and via flashbacks, including the riddle from the first book: what's always on a staircase, but never on a stair?I won't spoil that for you here (feel free to DM me on Twitter @wordsgremlin if you want to know, though...), but HOLY SMOKES. It's a simpler answer than you think it is, and I figured it out only seconds before reading the actual reveal. So many pieces have fallen into place regarding the 1936 mystery, and yet there are also still pieces ahead, ones that are bound to have heavy impact on the third book.In short, I was actually satisfied this time, not left totally hanging like last time, when nothing really was solved save for one subplot. This was PHENOMENAL about tying up loose ends while chasing new threads, and it gives me the sense that the conclusion is going to be an intense as hell ride.But I did give this four stars, and in short, that comes down to a tiny bit of disappointment (I did think a little bit more would be resolved, so I was left a little hanging), and because of David Eastham.I am unbelievably bored of David Eastham.I know there's some things between him and his dad that are enough to make any kid want to act out and get away. I know there's a history there that isn't a positive one. But also, most of his interactions with Stevie are super flirty, or he's being flippant and rude. They shared one moment I did like in the wake of something tragic, but on the whole, their interactions left me wanting David to just go away, and for Stevie to find someone who can be honest with her and she can be honest with them. Maybe I'm picky about my love interests, or maybe I'm just tired of the charming jerk. Could be either one.Looking over the whole thing, though, I'm absolutely delighted I've read this book, and absolutely CRUSHED the next one isn't available yet. Part of me knows to just be patient and wait for it to arrive. The other part of me is finding that to be very, very difficult because I NEED the answers, NEED to know if I'm right about who's to blame for the current Ellingham problems, NEED to know the full truth about the 1936 kidnappings. Basically, I need more riddles, and I need more answers, and this series is hitting the spot with both. If you haven't picked it up yet, I'd recommend hopping to it as soon as you can. Full steam ahead on that murder train, you know? ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Talk about an explosive sequel! *by on Reviewed in the United States April 30, 2019* Wow! Wowowowowowowowow!What. The. Hell. Maureen. Johnson?!I'm equal parts impressed and miffed at that crazy cliffhanger ending, because she ALWAYS does that. She's the queen of cliffhangers, but she doesn't always come through! (hint hint Shades of London hint hint) So this kind of bothers me to tell you the truth, at the same time, it leaves me unable to wait for next year! It definitely does not help when I've read this in one sitting, so I couldn't even enjoy it past a few hours. I read it all very quickly, eating it all up, that once it was over I was left feeling lost, confused and super annoyed!Stevie really came through this book. I love the fact that this book focused on the mystery, with more time given to past events, and less on drama and romance. I am very glad that there was less secondary characters drama or backstories or subplots - don't get me wrong, I love the secondary characters, especially Nate, but I don't really care about his writing a book or about Janelle building something amazing or her relationship with the weird pronoun person. I just needed focus on this freaking crazy mystery! And man did Stevie come through, with a little help from her friends, mainly David and an oddball author, who is somewhat of an expert on this mystery.It's pretty genius what Johnson did with this mystery though. How she took it, changed it all up, threw one hell of a curveball at us, and had us flailing. A very integral part of the mystery basically went up in smoke. It's brilliant how sometimes a silly act of rebellion gets involved in a much bigger thing taking over the whole case. It's even more insane, how once we figure out what actually happened, we're simultaneously furious, upset and sympathetic with/of the villain! And we really go deep into the lives of those characters involved in the crime and the mystery in the past, we go deep and personal, and what seemed like a rosy, happy life in the first book, ends up becoming much more complex.Very well done Maureen. Very well done.Finally, Stevie and David. I mean, oh my God. Please, just kiss and make up once and for all! Enough drama, because I love you two together, and when they're good...they're REALLY good.Talk about an explosive sequel. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/132693188-the-vanishing-stair-the-new-york-times-bestselling-second-truly](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/132693188-the-vanishing-stair-the-new-york-times-bestselling-second-truly) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-10-21*