Carolyn Keene Books In Order
Book links take you to Amazon. As an Amazon Associate I earn money from qualifying purchases.Publication Order of Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Books
The Secret of the Old Clock | (1930) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Hidden Staircase | (1930) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bungalow Mystery | (1930) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery at Lilac Inn | (1930) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of Shadow Ranch | (1931) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of Red Gate Farm | (1931) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Diary | (1932) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nancy's Mysterious Letter | (1932) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sign of the Twisted Candles | (1933) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Password to Larkspur Lane | (1933) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Broken Locket | (1934) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Message in the Hollow Oak | (1935) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery of the Ivory Charm | (1936) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Whispering Statue | (1937) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Haunted Bridge | (1937) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Tapping Heels | (1939) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk | (1940) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion | (1941) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Quest of the Missing Map | (1942) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Jewel Box | (1943) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret in the Old Attic | (1944) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall | (1945) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Tolling Bell | (1946) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Old Album | (1947) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall | (1948) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney | (1949) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Wooden Lady | (1950) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Black Keys | (1951) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery at the Ski Jump | (1952) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Velvet Mask | (1953) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ringmaster's Secret | (1953) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Scarlet Slipper Mystery | (1954) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Witch Tree Symbol | (1955) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Hidden Window Mystery | (1956) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Haunted Showboat | (1957) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion | (1959) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Old Stagecoach | (1960) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery of the Fire Dragon | (1961) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Dancing Puppet | (1962) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Moonstone Castle Mystery | (1963) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes | (1964) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Phantom of Pine Hill | (1965) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery of the 99 Steps | (1966) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Crossword Cipher | (1967) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Spider Sapphire Mystery | (1968) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Invisible Intruder | (1969) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mysterious Mannequin | (1970) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crooked Banister | (1971) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of Mirror Bay | (1972) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Double Jinx Mystery | (1973) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Glowing Eye | (1974) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Forgotten City | (1975) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sky Phantom | (1976) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Strange Message in the Parchment | (1977) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of Crocodile Island | (1978) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Thirteenth Pearl | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Triple Hoax | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Flying Saucer Mystery | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret in the Old Lace | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Greek Symbol Mystery | (1980) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Swami's Ring | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Kachina Doll Mystery | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Twin Dilemma | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Captive Witness | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Winged Lion | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Race Against Time | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sinister Omen | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Elusive Heiress | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Clue in the Ancient Disguise | (1982) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Broken Anchor | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Silver Cobweb | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Haunted Carousel | (1983) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Enemy Match | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mysterious Image | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Eskimo's Secret | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bluebeard Room | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Phantom of Venice | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Double Horror of Fenley Place | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mardi Gras Mystery | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Camera | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Vanishing Veil | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Joker's Revenge | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of Shady Glen | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery of Misty Canyon | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Rising Star | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Search for Cindy Austin | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Disappearing Deejay | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Puzzle at Pineview School | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Girl Who Couldn't Remember | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ghost of Craven Cove | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Safecracker's Secret | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Picture Perfect Mystery | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Silent Suspect | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Photo Finish | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery at Magnolia Mansion | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Haunting of Horse Island | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret at Seven Rocks | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Secret in Time | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery of the Missing Millionairess | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret in the Dark | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Stranger in the Shadows | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery of the Jade Tiger | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Antique Trunk | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Artful Crime | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Legend of Miner's Creek | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Tibetan Treasure | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery of the Masked Rider | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Nutcracker Ballet Mystery | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret at Solaire | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Crime in the Queen's Court | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret Lost at Sea | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Search for the Silver Persian | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Suspect in the Smoke | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Twin Teddy Bears | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery on the Menu | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trouble at Lake Tahoe | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery of the Missing Mascot | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Floating Crime | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Fortune Teller's Secret | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Message in the Haunted Mansion | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue on the Silver Screen | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Scarlet Hand | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Teen Model Mystery | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Riddle in the Rare Book | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Dangerous Solution | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Treasure in the Royal Tower | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Baby-Sitter Burglaries | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sign of the Falcon | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Hidden Inheritance | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Fox Hunt Mystery | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery at the Crystal Palace | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Forgotten Cave | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Riddle of the Ruby Gazelle | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wedding Day Mystery | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
In Search of the Black Rose | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Legend of the Lost Gold | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of Candlelight Inn | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Door-to-Door Deception | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wild Cat Crime | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of Capital Intrigue | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery on Maui | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The E-Mail Mystery | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Missing Horse Mystery | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ghost of the Lantern Lady | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Captured Queen | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
On the Trail of Trouble | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Gold Doubloons | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery at Moorsea Manor | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Chocolate-Covered Contest | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Key in the Satin Pocket | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Whispers in the Fog | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Legend of the Emerald Lady | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery in Tornado Alley | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret in the Stars | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Music Festival Mystery | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Curse of the Black Cat | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Fiery Chamber | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue on the Crystal Dove | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lost in the Everglades | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Lost Song | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clues Challenge | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mystery of the Mother Wolf | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crime Lab Case | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Case of the Creative Crime | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery by Moonlight | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bike Tour Mystery | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mistletoe Mystery | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
No Strings Attached | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Intrigue at the Grand Opera | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Riding Club Crime | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger on the Great Lakes | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Taste of Danger | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Dana Girls Mystery Stories Books
The Secret at the Hermitage | (1936) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Circle of Footprints | (1937) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Locked Room | (1938) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Cobweb | (1939) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret at the Gatehouse | (1940) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Mysterious Fireplace | (1941) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Rusty Key | (1942) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Portrait in the Sand | (1943) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret in the Old Well | (1944) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Ivy | (1952) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Jade Ring | (1953) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery at the Crossroads | (1954) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ghost in the Gallery | (1955) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue of the Black flower | (1956) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Winking Ruby Mystery | (1957) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Swiss Chalet | (1958) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Haunted Lagoon | (1959) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Bamboo Bird | (1960) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sierra Gold Mystery | (1961) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Lost Lake | (1962) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Stone Tiger | (1963) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Riddle of the Frozen Fountain | (1964) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Silver Dolphin | (1965) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Wax Queen | (1966) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Minstrel’s Guitar | (1967) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Phantom Surfer | (1968) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Curious Coronation | (1976) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Hundred Year Mystery | (1977) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mountain-Peak Mystery | (1978) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Witch's Omen | (1979) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew Files Books
Secrets Can Kill | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deadly Intent | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Murder On Ice | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Smile and Say Murder | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hit and Run Holiday | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
White Water Terror | (1986) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Buried Secrets | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Heart of Danger | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fatal Ransom | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wings of Fear | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
This Side of Evil | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trial by Fire | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Never Say Die | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stay Tuned for Danger | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Circle of Evil | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deadly Doubles | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Two Points To Murder | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
False Moves | (1987) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Recipe for Murder | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Fatal Attraction | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sinister Paradise | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Till Death Do Us Part | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rich and Dangerous | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Playing with Fire | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Most Likely to Die | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Black Widow | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pure Poison | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Death by Design | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sisters in Crime | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Very Deadly Yours | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger in Disguise | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Vanishing Act | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bad Medicine | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Over the Edge | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Last Dance | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Final Scene | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Suspect Next Door | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shadow of a Doubt | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Something to Hide | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wrong Chemistry | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
False Impressions | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trouble in Tahiti | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
High Marks for Malice | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Scent of Danger | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Win, Place or Die | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flirting with Danger | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Date With Deception | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Deep Secrets | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Model Crime | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger For Hire | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trail of Lies | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cold As Ice | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Out of Bounds | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Portrait in Crime | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hot Pursuit | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
High Risk | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Poison Pen | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sweet Revenge | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Easy Marks | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mixed Signals | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wrong Track | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Final Notes | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tall, Dark and Deadly | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Don't Look Twice | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Make No Mistake | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Into Thin Air | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Running Scared | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cutting Edge | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hot Tracks | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Swiss Secrets | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rendezvous in Rome | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Greek Odyssey | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Talent For Murder | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Perfect Plot | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nobody's Business | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Crosscurrents | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger on Parade | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Update on Crime | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dangerous Relations | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Diamond Deceit | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Choosing Sides | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sea of Suspicion | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Let's Talk Terror | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Moving Target | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
False Pretenses | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Designs in Crime | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
No Laughing Matter | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Power of Suggestion | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Making Waves | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
An Instinct for Trouble | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Runaway Bride | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Squeeze Play | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Island of Secrets | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cheating Heart | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dance Till You Die | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Picture of Guilt | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Counterfeit Christmas | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
If Looks Could Kill | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
My Deadly Valentine | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hotline to Danger | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Illusions of Evil | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love Notes | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hidden Meanings | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Stolen Kiss | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
For Love or Money | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Heart of Ice | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Kiss and Tell | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stolen Affections | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flying Too High | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Anything for Love | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Captive Heart | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Rehearsing for Romance | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Running Into Trouble | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Under His Spell | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Skipping a Beat | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wicked Ways | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Betrayed by Love | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Against the Rules | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dangerous Loves | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Natural Enemies | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Strange Memories | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wicked for the Weekend | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Crime at the Chat Café | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys: Super Mystery Books
Double Crossing | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Crime for Christmas | (1988) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dangerous Games | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Shock Waves | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Last Resort | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Paris Connection | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Buried in Time | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery Train | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Best of Enemies | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
High Survival | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
New Year's Evil | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tour of Danger | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Spies and Lies | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tropic of Fear | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Courting Disaster | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hits and Misses | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Evil in Amsterdam | (1993) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Desperate Measures | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Passport to Danger | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger Down Under | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hollywood Horror | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Copper Canyon Conspiracy | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dead on Arrival | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Target for Terror | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Secrets of the Nile | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Question of Guilt | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Islands of Intrigue | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Murder on the Fourth of July | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
High Stakes | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nightmare in New Orleans | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Royal Revenge | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Out of Control | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Exhibition of Evil | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
At All Costs | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Process of Elimination | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Operation Titanic | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of River Heights Books
Love Times Three | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Guilty Secrets | (1989) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Going Too Far | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stolen Kisses | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Between the Lines | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lessons in Love | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cheating Hearts | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Trouble with Love | (1990) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lies and Whispers | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mixed Emotions | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Broken Hearts | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hard to Handle | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Junior Class Trip | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Mind of Her Own | (1991) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Love and Games | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Friends And Rivals | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Jealousy Trap | (1992) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Notebooks Books
The Slumber Party Secret | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lost Locket | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret Santa | (1994) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bad Day for Ballet | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Soccer Shoe Clue | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ice Cream Scoop | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trouble at Camp Treehouse | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Best Detective | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Thanksgiving Surprise | (1995) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Not Nice on Ice | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Pen Pal Puzzle | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Puppy Problem | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Wedding Gift Goof | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Funny Face Fight | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crazy Key Clue | (1996) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ski Slope Mystery | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Whose Pet Is Best? | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Stolen Unicorn | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lemonade Raid | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hannah's Secret | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Princess on Parade | (1997) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue in the Glue | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Alien in the Classroom | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Hidden Treasures | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dare at the Fair | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lucky Horseshoes | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trouble Takes the Cake | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thrill on the Hill | (1998) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lights! Camera! Clues! | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
It's No Joke! | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Fine-Feathered Mystery | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Black Velvet Mystery | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Gumdrop Ghost | (1999) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Trash or Treasure? | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Third-Grade Reporter | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Make-Believe Mystery | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dude Ranch Detective | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Candy Is Dandy | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Chinese New Year Mystery | (2000) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dinosaur Alert! | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Flower Power | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Circus Act | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Walkie Talkie Mystery | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Purple Fingerprint | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dashing Dog Mystery | (2001) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Snow Queen's Surprise | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crook Who Took the Book | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Crazy Carnival Case | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sand Castle Mystery | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Scarytales Sleepover | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Old-Fashioned Mystery | (2002) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Big Worry In Wonderland | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Recipe for Trouble | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Stinky Cheese Surprise | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Day Camp Disaster | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Turkey Trouble | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Carousel Mystery | (2003) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Dollhouse Mystery | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bike Race Mystery | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Lighthouse Mystery | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Space Case | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret in the Spooky Woods | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Snowman Surprise | (2004) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Bunny-Hop Hoax | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Strike-Out Scare | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Zoo Clue | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Singing Suspects | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Apple Bandit | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Kitten Caper | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew on Campus Books
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Girl Detective Books
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Girl Detective Super Mystery Books
Where's Nancy? | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Once Upon a Crime | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Real Fake | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Books
Sleepover Sleuths | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Scream for Ice Cream | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pony Problems | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Cinderella Ballet Mystery | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Case of the Sneaky Snowman | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Fashion Disaster | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Circus Scare | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Lights, Camera . . . Cats! | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Halloween Hoax | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ticket Trouble | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ski School Sneak | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Valentine's Day Secret | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Chick-napped! | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Zoo Crew | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mall Madness | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Thanksgiving Thief | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Wedding Day Disaster | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Earth Day Escapade | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
April Fool's Day | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Treasure Trouble | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Double Take | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Unicorn Uproar | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Babysitting Bandit | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Princess Mix-up Mystery | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Buggy Breakout | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Camp Creepy | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cat Burglar Caper | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Time Thief | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Designed for Disaster | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dance Off | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Make-a-Pet Mystery | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cape Mermaid Mystery | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Pumpkin Patch Puzzle | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cupcake Chaos | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cooking Camp Disaster | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Secret of the Scarecrow | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Flower Show Fiasco | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Musical Mess | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Museum Mayhem | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Butterfly Blues | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery (II) Books
Terror on Tour | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger Overseas | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Club Dread | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gold Medal Murder | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bonfire Masquerade | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stage Fright | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Perfect Mystery Books
Pageant Perfect Crime | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Perfect Cover | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Perfect Escape | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Identity Mystery Books
Secret Identity | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Identity Theft | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Identity Revealed | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Model Mystery Books
Model Crime | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Model Menace | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Model Suspect | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Eco Mystery Books
Green-Eyed Monster | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Green with Envy | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Seeing Green | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Sabotage Mystery Books
Secret Sabotage | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Serial Sabotage | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sabotage Surrender | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Malibu Mayhem Books
California Schemin' | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery at Malachite Mansion | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stalk, Don't Run | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew Diaries Books
Curse of the Arctic Star | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Strangers on a Train | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mystery of the Midnight Rider | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Once Upon a Thriller | (2013) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sabotage at Willow Woods | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Secret at Mystic Lake | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Phantom of Nantucket | (2014) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Magician's Secret | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Clue at Black Creek Farm | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Script for Danger | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Red Slippers | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Sign in the Smoke | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nancy Drew Diaries Supersleuth Collection | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Ghost of Grey Fox Inn | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Riverboat Roulette | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Professor and the Puzzle | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Haunting on Heliotrope Lane | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Famous Mistakes | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Nancy Drew Christmas | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Stolen Show | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Hidden Pictures | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Vanishing Statue | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger at the Iron Dragon | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Capitol Crime | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Captain Stone's Revenge | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew Clue Chapter Books
Pool Party Puzzler | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Last Lemonade Standing | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
A Star Witness | (2015) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Big Top Flop | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Movie Madness | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Pets on Parade | (2016) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Candy Kingdom Chaos | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
World Record Mystery | (2017) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Springtime Crime | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Boo Crew | (2018) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Tortoise and the Scare | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Turkey Trot Plot | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Puppy Love Prank | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Big Island Burglary | (2020) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Great Goat Gaffe | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Duck Derby Debacle | (2021) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Recipe Ruckus | (2022) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bird Bonanza | (2023) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew Graphic Novels
The Demon of River Heights | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Writ in Stone | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Haunted Dollhouse | (2005) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Girl Who Wasn't There | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Fake Heir | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Mr. Cheeters Is Missing | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Charmed Bracelet | (2006) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Global Warning | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Ghost in the Machinery | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Disoriented Express | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Monkey-Wrench Blues | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Dress Reversal | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Doggone Town | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Sleight of Dan | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Tiger Counter | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
What Goes Up... | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Night of the Living Chatchke | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
City under the Basement | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Cliffhanger | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
High School Musical Mystery | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
High School Musical Mystery II | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery Books
Terror on Tour | (2007) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger Overseas | (2008) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Club Dread | (2009) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Gold Medal Murder | (2010) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Bonfire Masquerade | (2011) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Stage Fright | (2012) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew CW Books
Publication Order of Nancy Drew Files Books
Nancy Drew Files Vol. I: Secrets Can Kill; Deadly Intent; Murder on Ice | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Nancy Drew Files Vol. II: Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror | (2019) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys: Be A Detective Books
The Secret of the Knight's Sword | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Danger on Ice | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Feathered Serpent | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Secret Cargo | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Alaskan Mystery | (1984) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Missing Money Mystery | (1985) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew: Picture Book Books
Publication Order of The Dana Girls Mystery Stories, Second Set Books
The Curious Coronation | (1976) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
The Hundred Year Mystery | (1977) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Publication Order of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, Super Sleuths! Books
Super Sleuths! | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Super Sleuths! Vol. 2 | (1981) | Hardcover Paperback Kindle |
Perhaps best known for their infamous Nancy Drew series of novels, Carolyn Keene was to be the American pseudonym that would spawn an entire industry. Leaving behind a legacy, there is much speculation as to who the original author was behind this pen-name. Many believe it to be Harriet Stratemeyer who begun the company which was to produce this ongoing series of books.
Early and Personal Life
With the real identity of ‘Carolyn Keene’ being largely unknown, there are many that have their theories as to who she was originally. The first officially recognized writer using this particular pen-name was Mildred Wirt Benson who would use it to continue the franchise. This was from the years of 1929 to 1947 as she produced over 23 original works for the popular line of books. In regards to the name of Keene itself, it originally came from the ‘Stratemeyer Syndicate’ that were formed to publish the long-running line of novels. Edward Stratemeyer was the initial founder of the syndicate and it was his daughter, Harriet, that was to later rewrite many of the books adding new titles along the way. This then all would lead up to creating the legacy of Nancy Drew and the impact it has had on literature to this day.
Having created a vast and expansive body of work under this particular pseudonym, this is has now become an institution. Creating the books, various ghostwriters have managed to lend their own unique take on the much beloved character over the years. Following the release of a film, this trend shows no signs of stopping as the books will continue for many years yet.
Writing Career
The first Nancy Drew book was published in 1930 on the 28th of April with the release of ‘The Secret of the Old Clock’. Following this an industry was born and it hasn’t stopped since, as young people worldwide have flocked around the franchise with its ever relatable central character. With over 175 books and counting in the series it’s an ongoing brand that has an enduring appeal for its audience. Changing titles in 2003, they retitled the series ‘Nancy Drew (All New) Girl Detective’ in order to combat low-sales. This appeared to work and, after a film that was released in 2007 featuring Emma Roberts as the eponymous character, interest in the brand was renewed. The name of Carolyn Keene, along with the books themselves, have become brands that work hand-in-hand with one another. Both are instrumental to each others success and it’s a winning formula that many others have been inspired by over the years.
As a number of authors have used the name Carolyn Keene throughout the years, it doesn’t have any one distinct voice. Overall though, it still retains to the rules of the character who has seen many transformations of her own with each passing decade. Reflecting the era, she adapts to suit the mood of the time, something that is not only found within the books, but upon the cover designs as well. It would appear that this isn’t going away anytime soon either, as the international appeal surrounding the franchise continues with more books under the name of her ‘diaries’ now, set to be released on the horizon.
The Secret of the Old Clock
First published on the 28th of April, 1930, this was to be the book that launched an entire industry of Nancy Drew novels. Introducing the character for the first time, it set-up the world and the environment she was going to be residing within for the many books to come. It also allowed the readers to get a sense of what to expect and what was to come with the character arcs over the oncoming series.
Looking to help a family known as the Turners, Nancy Drew now eighteen years old hopes to provide assistance after their relative Josiah Crowley passed away recently. Helping her with this particular case is her friend Helen Corning who also wants to offer her assistance in the case. They also do it as they don’t appreciate the Tophams, a group of nouveau-riche snobs looking to make their way through social-climbing, as they are the heirs presumptive following the death. Learning that a clock is the key to her quest, she seeks to uncover the mystery behind it and locate its whereabouts. The only thing that stands in her way is the Tophams as they will do all it takes to prevent her from doing so and discovering the truth. Will she be able to find the clock in time and can she uncover it from the burglars after it’s stolen from them? Can she get past the Tophams and restore the rightful heirs, as she goes about using her wits to stop them from getting their way? What will become of them all along with Nancy Drew and her friend as they attempt to discover the secret of the old clock?
The Triple Hoax
Following on from ‘The Thirteenth Pearl’ and preceding ‘The Flying Saucer Mystery’ this was to be the 57th book in the series. First published in 1979, it managed to continue the tone of the novels whilst maintaining Nancy’s overall character that readers had come to love. Not only that, but it also worked in keeping the arcs in place whilst taking different styles of its own as well.
Along with Georgie, Bess and her Aunt Eloise, Nancy Drew this time goes to New York in order to provide assistance to a friend. It is here that they see a group of magicians that have come to be known as the ‘Hoaxters’ perform their act. Foul play is suspected though after Nancy notices something suspicious when they take the wallets and bags of audience members before returning them. Going down to Mexico she learns of a missing child before returning to find them threatening her to stay away from the case. Will she be able to find out what’s going on before it’s too late, or will they get away with it? Where exactly did the missing child go? What became of the group known as the Hoaxters as they attempt to undertake the triple hoax?
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