OngoingongoingTruly Devious
The original Ellingham Academy mystery is a complete trilogy, while Stevie Bell's self-contained cases continue beyond it.
Quick answer
- Start with
- Truly Devious
- Main books
- 3
- Total works
- 6
- Status
- Ongoingongoing
- Read in order
- Yes
- Genre
- YA Mystery, YA Thriller
- Commitment
- short
- Latest
- The Velvet Knife
Main Series Reading Order
Book 02The Vanishing Stair
Main
Book 03The Hand on the Wall
Main
Complete Stevie Bell Reading Order
The original trilogy is complete, but the broader Stevie Bell mystery sequence continues.
- 1. Truly Devious
Main
- 2. The Vanishing Stair
Main
- 3. The Hand on the Wall
Main
- 4. The Box in the Woods
Standalone · recommended
- 5. Nine Liars
Standalone · recommended
- 6. The Velvet Knife
Standalone · recommended
Reader fit
YA MysteryYA ThrillerTeen DetectiveTrue-Crime-Style Investigation
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Truly Devious a trilogy?
The original Ellingham Academy mystery is a complete trilogy: Truly Devious, The Vanishing Stair, and The Hand on the Wall.
How many Truly Devious or Stevie Bell books are there?
There are 3 books in the original trilogy and 6 confirmed books in the broader Stevie Bell reading sequence; 6 are published as of 2026-10-10.
Is The Box in the Woods part of the original trilogy?
No. It is a standalone Stevie Bell continuation after the original trilogy, with sequence position 4 and no original-trilogy position.
What is the latest Stevie Bell book?
The Velvet Knife is the sixth book in the Stevie Bell sequence and was released on September 29, 2026.
Is the Truly Devious series finished?
The original trilogy is complete, but the broader Stevie Bell mystery sequence is ongoing.
