HomeMysteryThe Box in the Woods

Cover of The Box in the Woods

Mystery · 2021 · PG-13

The Box in the Woods

by Maureen Johnson

Stevie Bell investigates a cold case at a summer camp. Four teens. Four murders. Forty years ago.

For14+GenreMysteryLength380 pagesRead time~10.6 hoursCommunity ratings0

This analysis was generated by AI from publicly available reader reviews, literary criticism, and book discussions. It has not been verified by a BookLens community reviewer and may contain errors. Be the first to verify →

Content snapshot

Flag an inaccuracy →

What's in this book, at a glance — five things readers want to know before they start.

Violence

Some

Moderate

Language

Barely any

Mild

Sexual Content

None

None

Substance Use

None

None

Emotional Intensity

Some

Moderate

What this book is about

Stevie is offered a summer job at the camp connected to a famous cold case — four teens murdered in the woods in 1978. The case is the original Truly Devious universe extended into summer camp territory: atmospheric, addictive, and with a satisfying resolution.

Notes for sensitive readers

Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.

Reader Verification

Be the first to verify
this rating

Have you read The Box in the Woods? Submit a community rating to confirm or correct the AI estimate. Your review helps other readers make an informed choice.

Rate this book →

Free · ~5 minutes · No account required

Similar reads

More Mystery books from the catalog.

Think this AI estimate is off?

Flag an inaccuracy →

Where to Buy

Affiliate links — BookLens earns a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Buy on Amazon →