Truly Devious
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Truly Devious

by Maureen Johnson

This playlist captures the enigmatic and atmospheric essence of "Truly Devious," blending suspenseful instrumentals with evocative vocal tracks that mirror the book's mystery, the eerie setting of Ellingham Academy, and the emotional tension between characters. The instrumental selections range from moody classical to ambient electronic, while the vocal tracks explore themes of secrets, puzzles, and psychological depth, providing a diverse yet cohesive listening experience that parallels the novel's twists and character dynamics.

16 tracks
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Jun 20, 2026
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Without Sinking

Erupting Light

Hildur Guðnadóttir · Without Sinking

1
Apricity

Weavers

Aukai · Apricity

2
Fragment

Fragment II

Library Tapes · Fragment

3
Cosmic Drift

Hidden Pathways

Team Astro · Cosmic Drift

4
Voyeur

Puzzle Pieces

Saint Motel · Voyeur

5
Echoes of the Past

Echoes of the Past

Beachwax · Echoes of the Past

6
Nightfall Reverie

Nightfall Reverie

Louis Nightwell · Nightfall Reverie

7
Piano Is Evil

The Killing Type

Amanda Palmer · Piano Is Evil

8
Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

I Can’t Imagine (Why You Feel This Way)

Sharon Van Etten · Sharon Van Etten & The Attachment Theory

9
Secrets And Lies

Secrets And Lies

Ruelle · Secrets And Lies

10
Lovin' Things

Midnight Confessions

The Grass Roots · Lovin' Things

11
Dead Letters

In the Shadows

The Rasmus · Dead Letters

12
A I A: Alien Observer

Alien Observer

Grouper · A I A: Alien Observer

13
Lost and Found

Lost and Found

LEAH TORRES · Lost and Found

14
Art of the Freestyle

Paper Planes

Horseshoe G.A.N.G. · Art of the Freestyle

15
Again Again

Stone by Stone

Luminary Flux · Again Again

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