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Nancy Drew Mystery Stories

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories

144 books
Complete series

About this series

Join Nancy Drew as she solves mysteries, uncovers secrets, and outwits criminals. This classic series follows the intelligent teenage detective through various puzzling cases, offering readers a blend of adventure and deduction.

Authors

Subseries
Book cover of The Secret of the Old Clock
#1

The Secret of the Old Clock

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #1
Book cover of The Hidden Staircase
#2

The Hidden Staircase

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #2
Book cover of A Vampire's Slayer
#2

A Vampire's Slayer

Stefan Petrucha

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #2
Book cover of The Bungalow Mystery
#3

The Bungalow Mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #3
Book cover of Together with the Hardy Boys
#3

Together with the Hardy Boys

Gerry Conway

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #3
Book cover of The Mystery at Lilac Inn
#4

The Mystery at Lilac Inn

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #4
Book cover of The Secret at Shadow Ranch
#54.0

The Secret at Shadow Ranch

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #5
Book cover of The Secret of Red Gate Farm
#6

The Secret of Red Gate Farm

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #6
Book cover of The Clue in the Diary
#7

The Clue in the Diary

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #7
Book cover of Nancy's Mysterious Letter
#8

Nancy's Mysterious Letter

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #8
Book cover of Nancy Drew, Girl Detective
#8

Nancy Drew, Girl Detective

Stefan Petrucha

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #8
Book cover of The Sign of the Twisted Candles
#9

The Sign of the Twisted Candles

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #9
Book cover of Password to Larkspur Lane
#10

Password to Larkspur Lane

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #10
Book cover of The make-a-pet mystery
#10

The make-a-pet mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew #10
Book cover of The clue in the old stagecoach / The clue of the broken locket
#11

The clue in the old stagecoach / The clue of the broken locket

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #11
Book cover of The Message in the Hollow Oak
#12

The Message in the Hollow Oak

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #12
Book cover of Dress reversal
#12

Dress reversal

Stefan Petrucha

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #12
Book cover of The Mystery of the Ivory Charm
#13

The Mystery of the Ivory Charm

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #13
Book cover of The Whispering Statue
#14

The Whispering Statue

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #14
Book cover of The Haunted Bridge
#15

The Haunted Bridge

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #15
Book cover of The Clue of the Tapping Heels
#16

The Clue of the Tapping Heels

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #16
Book cover of What Goes Up
#16

What Goes Up

Stefan Petrucha

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #16
Book cover of The Mystery of the Brass Bound Trunk
#17

The Mystery of the Brass Bound Trunk

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #17
Book cover of The mystery at the moss-covered mansion
#18

The mystery at the moss-covered mansion

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #18
Book cover of The Quest of the Missing Map
#19

The Quest of the Missing Map

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #19
Book cover of The Clue in the Jewel Box
#20

The Clue in the Jewel Box

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #20
Book cover of The Secret in the Old Attic
#21

The Secret in the Old Attic

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #21
Book cover of The clue in the crumbling wall
#22

The clue in the crumbling wall

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #22
Book cover of The Mystery of the Tolling Bell
#23

The Mystery of the Tolling Bell

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #23
Book cover of The Clue in the Old Album
#24

The Clue in the Old Album

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #24
Book cover of The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
#25

The Ghost of Blackwood Hall

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #25
Book cover of The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
#26

The Clue of the Leaning Chimney

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #26
Book cover of April Fools Day
#26

April Fools Day

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #26
Book cover of The Secret of the Wooden Lady
#27

The Secret of the Wooden Lady

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #27
Book cover of The Clue of the Black Keys
#28

The Clue of the Black Keys

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #28
Book cover of The Mystery at the Ski Jump
#29

The Mystery at the Ski Jump

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #29
Book cover of The Clue of the Velvet Mask
#30

The Clue of the Velvet Mask

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #30
Book cover of The Ringmaster's Secret
#31

The Ringmaster's Secret

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #31
Book cover of The Scarlet Slipper Mystery
#32

The Scarlet Slipper Mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #32
Book cover of The witch tree symbol
#33

The witch tree symbol

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #33
Book cover of The Hidden Window Mystery
#34

The Hidden Window Mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #34
Book cover of The haunted showboat
#35

The haunted showboat

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #35
Book cover of The secret of the golden pavilion
#36

The secret of the golden pavilion

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #36
Book cover of The clue in the old stagecoach
#37

The clue in the old stagecoach

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #37
Book cover of The mystery of the fire dragon
#38

The mystery of the fire dragon

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #38
Book cover of The Clue of the Dancing Puppet
#39

The Clue of the Dancing Puppet

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #39
Book cover of The Moonstone Castle mystery
#40

The Moonstone Castle mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #40
Book cover of The clue of the whistling bagpipes
#41

The clue of the whistling bagpipes

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #41
Book cover of The phantom of Pine Hill
#42

The phantom of Pine Hill

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #42
Book cover of The Mystery of the 99 Steps
#43

The Mystery of the 99 Steps

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #43
Book cover of The clue in the crossword cipher
#44

The clue in the crossword cipher

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #44
Book cover of The spider sapphire mystery
#45

The spider sapphire mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #45
Book cover of The Invisible Intruder
#46

The Invisible Intruder

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #46
Book cover of The Mysterious Mannequin
#47

The Mysterious Mannequin

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #47
Book cover of The Crooked Banister
#48

The Crooked Banister

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #48
Book cover of The Secret of Mirror Bay
#49

The Secret of Mirror Bay

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #49
Book cover of The Double Jinx Mystery
#50

The Double Jinx Mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #50
Book cover of Mystery of the Glowing Eye
#51

Mystery of the Glowing Eye

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #51
Book cover of The secret of the forgotten city
#52

The secret of the forgotten city

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #52
Book cover of The sky phantom
#53

The sky phantom

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #53
Book cover of The Strange Message in the Parchment
#54

The Strange Message in the Parchment

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #54
Book cover of Mystery of Crocodile Island
#55

Mystery of Crocodile Island

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #55
Book cover of The Thirteenth Pearl
#56

The Thirteenth Pearl

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #56
Book cover of The triple hoax
#57

The triple hoax

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #57
Book cover of The flying saucer mystery
#58

The flying saucer mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #58
Book cover of The secret in the old lace
#59

The secret in the old lace

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #59
Book cover of The Greek Symbol Mystery
#60

The Greek Symbol Mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #60
Book cover of The swami's ring
#61

The swami's ring

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #61
Book cover of The Kachina Doll Mystery
#62

The Kachina Doll Mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #62
Book cover of The Twin Dilemma
#63

The Twin Dilemma

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #63
Book cover of The twin dilemma mystery
#63

The twin dilemma mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #63
Book cover of Captive Witness
#64

Captive Witness

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #64
Book cover of The mystery of the winged lion
#65

The mystery of the winged lion

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #65
Book cover of Race against time
#66

Race against time

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew: Girl Detective #2
Book cover of The sinister omen
#67

The sinister omen

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #67
Book cover of The Elusive Heiress
#68

The Elusive Heiress

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mysteries #68
Book cover of Clue in the ancient disguise
#69

Clue in the ancient disguise

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #69
Book cover of The broken anchor
#70

The broken anchor

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #70
Book cover of The Silver Cobweb
#71

The Silver Cobweb

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #71
Book cover of The Haunted Carousel
#72

The Haunted Carousel

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #72
Book cover of Enemy Match
#73

Enemy Match

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #73
Book cover of The mysterious image
#74

The mysterious image

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #74
Book cover of The emerald-eyed cat mystery
#75

The emerald-eyed cat mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #75
Book cover of The Eskimo's secret
#76

The Eskimo's secret

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #76
Book cover of The bluebeard room
#77

The bluebeard room

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #77
Book cover of The phantom of Venice
#78

The phantom of Venice

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #78
Book cover of The Double Horror of Fenley Place
#79

The Double Horror of Fenley Place

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #79
Book cover of The case of the disappearing diamonds
#80

The case of the disappearing diamonds

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #80
Book cover of The Mardi Gras mystery
#81

The Mardi Gras mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #81
Book cover of The Clue in the Camera
#82

The Clue in the Camera

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #82
Book cover of Case of the Vanishing Veil
#83

Case of the Vanishing Veil

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #83
Book cover of The Joker's Revenge
#84

The Joker's Revenge

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #84
Book cover of The Secret of Shady Glen
#85

The Secret of Shady Glen

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #85
Book cover of The Mystery of Misty Canyon
#86

The Mystery of Misty Canyon

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #86
Book cover of The Case of the Rising Stars
#87

The Case of the Rising Stars

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #87
Book cover of The Search for Cindy Austin
#88

The Search for Cindy Austin

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #88
Book cover of The Case of the Disappearing Deejay
#89

The Case of the Disappearing Deejay

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #89
Book cover of The Puzzle at Pineview School
#90

The Puzzle at Pineview School

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #90
Book cover of The Girl Who Couldn't Remember
#91

The Girl Who Couldn't Remember

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #91
Book cover of The Ghost of Craven Cove
#92

The Ghost of Craven Cove

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #92
Book cover of The Case of the Safecracker's Secret
#93

The Case of the Safecracker's Secret

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #93
Book cover of Picture Perfect Mystery
#94

Picture Perfect Mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #94
Book cover of The Silent Suspect
#95

The Silent Suspect

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #95
Book cover of The Case of the Photo Finish
#96

The Case of the Photo Finish

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #96
Book cover of The Mystery at Magnolia Mansion
#97

The Mystery at Magnolia Mansion

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #97
Book cover of The haunting of Horse Island
#98

The haunting of Horse Island

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #98
Book cover of The Secret at Seven Rocks
#99

The Secret at Seven Rocks

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #99
Book cover of A Secret in Time
#100

A Secret in Time

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #100
Book cover of The Mystery of the missing millionairess
#101

The Mystery of the missing millionairess

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #101
Book cover of The clue in the antique trunk
#105

The clue in the antique trunk

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #105
Book cover of The legend of Miner's Creek
#107

The legend of Miner's Creek

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #107
Book cover of The Mystery of the Missing Mascot
#109

The Mystery of the Missing Mascot

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #109
Book cover of The nutcracker ballet mystery
#110

The nutcracker ballet mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #110
Book cover of The Case of the Twin Teddy Bears
#116

The Case of the Twin Teddy Bears

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #116
Book cover of The message in the haunted mansion
#122

The message in the haunted mansion

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #122
Book cover of The riddle in the rare book
#126

The riddle in the rare book

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #126
Book cover of The Treasure in the Royal Tower
#128

The Treasure in the Royal Tower

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #128
Book cover of The sign of the falcon
#130

The sign of the falcon

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #130
Book cover of Fox Hunt Mystery
#132

Fox Hunt Mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #132
Book cover of The mystery at the Crystal Palace
#133

The mystery at the Crystal Palace

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #133
Book cover of Secret of the Forgotten Cave
#134

Secret of the Forgotten Cave

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #134
Book cover of In search of the black rose
#137

In search of the black rose

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #137
Book cover of The door-to-door deception
#140

The door-to-door deception

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #140
Book cover of The wild cat crime
#141

The wild cat crime

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #141
Book cover of The E-mail mystery
#144

The E-mail mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #144
Book cover of The missing horse mystery
#145

The missing horse mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #145
Book cover of The case of the captured queen
#147

The case of the captured queen

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #147
Book cover of Mystery at Moorsea Manor
#150

Mystery at Moorsea Manor

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #150
Book cover of The legend of the emerald lady
#154

The legend of the emerald lady

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #154
Book cover of The mystery in Tornado Alley
#155

The mystery in Tornado Alley

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #155
Book cover of The secret in the stars
#156

The secret in the stars

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #156
Book cover of The music festival mystery
#157

The music festival mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #157
Book cover of The curse of the black cat
#158

The curse of the black cat

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #158
Book cover of The secret of the fiery chamber
#159

The secret of the fiery chamber

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #159
Book cover of The clue on the crystal dove
#160

The clue on the crystal dove

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #160
Book cover of Lost in the Everglades
#161

Lost in the Everglades

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #161
Book cover of The case of the lost song
#162

The case of the lost song

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #162
Book cover of The clues challenge
#163

The clues challenge

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #163
Book cover of The mystery of the mother wolf
#164

The mystery of the mother wolf

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #164
Book cover of The crime lab case
#165

The crime lab case

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #165
Book cover of The Bike Tour Mystery
#168

The Bike Tour Mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #168
Book cover of The mistletoe mystery
#169

The mistletoe mystery

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #169
Book cover of The riding club crime
#172

The riding club crime

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #172
Book cover of A taste of danger
#174

A taste of danger

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #174
Book cover of Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland
#175

Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #175
Book cover of Nancy Drew The New Case Files Boxed Set

Nancy Drew The New Case Files Boxed Set

Stefan Petrucha

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is the correct reading order for the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories?

    The original Nancy Drew Mystery Stories are generally best read in publication order, which largely aligns with the numbered sequence. While each book presents a self-contained mystery, reading them sequentially allows for a subtle progression in character development and an appreciation of the series' evolution.

  • Are there any TV shows or movies based on the Nancy Drew books?

    The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories have inspired numerous adaptations across different media, including several film series, television shows, and even video games. These adaptations often interpret the character and her adventures in various ways, from classic detective stories to more modern takes.

  • Who wrote the Nancy Drew books?

    The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories were written by a series of ghostwriters under the collective pseudonym Carolyn Keene. This practice was common for Stratemeyer Syndicate productions, ensuring a consistent output and brand identity for the popular series.

  • How do the Nancy Drew books change over time?

    The early Nancy Drew books underwent significant revisions in the 1950s and 1960s, with many stories being rewritten and shortened to update language, remove outdated cultural references, and simplify plots. Later books in the series also saw changes in tone and complexity, reflecting evolving trends in children's literature.

  • What order should I read Nancy Drew?

    The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories are best read in publication order. The first book is "The Secret of the Old Clock." The second is "The Hidden Staircase."

  • How many books are in the Nancy Drew series?

    There are 136 main entries in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. The series is not yet marked complete.