{"product_id":"nine-liars-9780063032705","title":"Nine Liars","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eStevie Bell, the detective who solved the case of Truly Devious, is now taking her detecting skills abroad to solve a mystery from 1990s England. In 1995, nine friends from Cambridge University played a drunken game of hide-and-seek and two were found murdered with an ax. One of the remaining seven saw something she couldn't explain, and the case was assumed to be a burglary gone wrong. Stevie must solve the mystery and find the killer before more lives are lost. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 464 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 09 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: HarperCollins Publishers Inc\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStevie Bell, the brilliant detective who solved the case of Truly Devious, embarks on an international adventure as she unravels a mysterious mystery from the 1990s in England. This thrilling and humorous standalone mystery is written by the New York Times bestselling author Maureen Johnson.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSenior year at Ellingham Academy is proving to be a challenging time for Stevie Bell. Her boyfriend, David, is studying in London, leaving her feeling adrift. Her friends are preoccupied with college applications, leaving Stevie with nothing to distract her from the persistent questions swirling in her mind. However, relief comes in the form of David's invitation for Stevie and her friends to join him for study abroad.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDuring their time in London, Stevie meets David's new friend, Izzy, who introduces her to a double-murder cold case from 1995. Nine friends from Cambridge University had gathered at a country house for a drunken game of hide-and-seek. The next day, two of them were found brutally murdered in the woodshed, their bodies battered with an ax. The initial assumption was that it was a burglary gone wrong, but one of the remaining seven friends saw something that she couldn't explain. This was no ordinary break-in. There was a cover-up, and someone was hiding the truth about what happened in the woodshed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSeven suspects. Two murders. One killer still playing a deadly game. Stevie Bell is determined to uncover the truth and bring justice to the victims. With her keen detective skills and unwavering determination, she navigates through a web of lies and deceit, piecing together the clues to solve the mystery. Along the way, she encounters unexpected twists and turns, and even finds herself in danger.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this captivating and suspenseful tale, Maureen Johnson once again delivers a thrilling and entertaining mystery that will keep readers on the edge of their seats. Stevie Bell is a relatable and compelling protagonist, and her journey to solve the case is filled with heartache, humor, and unexpected revelations. The 1990s setting adds an extra layer of intrigue, and the atmospheric writing transports readers back to a time of mystery and intrigue.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're a fan of Maureen Johnson's previous works or are new to her writing, this standalone mystery is a must-read. Prepare to be immersed in a world of mystery, suspense, and laughter as Stevie Bell takes her detecting skills abroad and solves the case of a lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 438g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 135 x 203 x 35 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780063032705\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maureen Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44895993757946,"sku":"9780063032705","price":6.41,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1702658944362_book.jpg?v=1702725809","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/nine-liars-9780063032705","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}