Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Series

175 primary works • 175 total works
The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories was the long-running "main" Nancy Drew series, published between 1930 and 2003. Initially, titles were published by Grosset & Dunlap, but with #57 (1979) publication switched to Simon & Schuster. Some people consider these first 56 to be the original series and consider the Simon & Schuster series to be an entirely di…

Book 1

The Secret of the Old Clock
3.98
· 84791 Ratings · 5399 Reviews · published 1930 · 163 editions
Welcome to the first Nancy Drew mystery story. She…
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Book 2

The Hidden Staircase
3.96
· 45446 Ratings · 2518 Reviews · published 1930 · 151 editions
After receiving a call from her good friend Helen …
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Book 3

The Bungalow Mystery
3.95
· 27222 Ratings · 1335 Reviews · published 1930 · 71 editions
While trying to help a friend out of difficulty, N…
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Book 4

The Mystery at Lilac Inn
3.97
· 25572 Ratings · 1302 Reviews · published 1930 · 2 editions
Teenage detective Nancy Drew finds herself in dang…
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Book 5

The Secret of Shadow Ranch
3.95
· 22987 Ratings · 1074 Reviews · published 1931 · 24 editions
Nancy Drew is in Arizona. She's been invited to sp…
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Book 6

The Secret of Red Gate Farm
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· 16208 Ratings · 727 Reviews · published 1931 · 70 editions
When Bess Marvin purchased an expensive bottle of …
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Book 7

The Clue in the Diary
3.96
· 17741 Ratings · 695 Reviews · published 1932 · 52 editions
Nancy and her friends witness an explosion and the…
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Book 8

Nancy's Mysterious Letter
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· 14023 Ratings · 609 Reviews · published 1932 · 1 edition
Nancy receives a letter informing her that she is …
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Book 9

The Sign of the Twisted Candles
3.97
· 17099 Ratings · 624 Reviews · published 1933 · 47 editions
Nancy, as mediator in a generation-old feud, divul…
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Book 10

Password to Larkspur Lane
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· 14623 Ratings · 550 Reviews · published 1933 · 64 editions
A carrier pigeon furnishes Nancy with a clue to a …
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Book 11

The Clue of the Broken Locket
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· 15199 Ratings · 512 Reviews · published 1934 · 3 editions
Another vacation turns into a riddle for Nancy to …
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Book 12

The Message in the Hollow Oak
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· 11376 Ratings · 398 Reviews · published 1935 · 47 editions
Also see: Alternate Cover Editions for this ISBN […
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Book 13

The Mystery of the Ivory Charm
3.85
· 9042 Ratings · 326 Reviews · published 1936 · 42 editions
What secret life-giving power does the exquisite i…
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Book 14

The Whispering Statue
3.93
· 11323 Ratings · 361 Reviews · published 1937 · 55 editions
Nancy is asked to solve a puzzling mystery then en…
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Book 15

The Haunted Bridge
3.93
· 10218 Ratings · 362 Reviews · published 1937 · 15 editions
Nancy Drew is visiting Deer Mountain Lodge to help…
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Book 16

The Clue of the Tapping Heels
3.87
· 8180 Ratings · 309 Reviews · published 1939 · 55 editions
CHALLENGING questions confront Nancy Drew when she…
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Book 17

The Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk
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· 6758 Ratings · 297 Reviews · published 1940 · 46 editions
A trunk that Nancy receives from her father for a …
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Book 18

The Mystery at the Moss-covered Mansion
3.88
· 7563 Ratings · 312 Reviews · published 1941 · 31 editions
Nancy's father Carson Drew enlists her help in tra…
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Book 19

The Quest of the Missing Map
3.90
· 6236 Ratings · 247 Reviews · published 1942 · 52 editions
The nineteenth book in the Nancy Drew series. It w…
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Book 20

The Clue in the Jewel Box
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· 6782 Ratings · 246 Reviews · published 1943 · 28 editions
An antique dealer's revelation about a former quee…
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Book 21

The Secret in the Old Attic
3.98
· 12337 Ratings · 289 Reviews · published 1944 · 31 editions
Nancy Drew #21
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Book 22

The Clue in the Crumbling Wall
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· 7337 Ratings · 230 Reviews · published 1945 · 37 editions
A sprawling estate was willed to a dancer who has …
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Book 23

Mystery of the Tolling Bell
3.91
· 6676 Ratings · 230 Reviews · published 1946 · 1 edition
Nancy becomes involved in a maze of mystery when s…
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Book 24

The Clue in the Old Album
3.87
· 6591 Ratings · 211 Reviews · published 1947 · 28 editions
Nancy witnesses a purse snatching and chases the t…
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Book 25

The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
3.90
· 7284 Ratings · 303 Reviews · published 1948 · 29 editions
When Mrs. Putney seeks Nancy's help in recovering …
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Book 26

The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
3.91
· 7037 Ratings · 198 Reviews · published 1949 · 1 edition
A rare and valuable Chinese vase is stolen from a …
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Book 27

The Secret of the Wooden Lady
3.93
· 6310 Ratings · 203 Reviews · published 1950 · 37 editions
Adventure abounds on the Bonny Scot in Boston Harb…
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Book 28

The Clue of the Black Keys
3.90
· 5773 Ratings · 178 Reviews · published 1951 · 44 editions
During an archaeological expedition in Mexico, two…
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Book 29

Mystery at the Ski Jump
3.88
· 5948 Ratings · 209 Reviews · published 1952 · 44 editions
When Nancy learns the Drews’ housekeeper has been …
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Book 30

The Clue of the Velvet Mask
3.93
· 6160 Ratings · 196 Reviews · published 1953 · 1 edition
A masquerade party quickly turns into a mystery wh…
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Book 31

The Ringmaster's Secret
3.95
· 6349 Ratings · 180 Reviews · published 1953 · 37 editions
Nancy Drew is given a beautiful gold bracelet and …
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Book 32

The Scarlet Slipper Mystery
3.92
· 7250 Ratings · 215 Reviews · published 1954 · 26 editions
Nancy meets Helene and Henri Fontaine, refugees fr…
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Book 33

The Witch Tree Symbol
3.88
· 7039 Ratings · 221 Reviews · published 1955 · 49 editions
When a neighbor asks Nancy to accompany her to an …
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Book 34

The Hidden Window Mystery
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· 7153 Ratings · 172 Reviews · published 1956 · 3 editions
Nancy is intrigued by a magazine article offering …
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Book 35

The Haunted Showboat
3.89
· 6494 Ratings · 193 Reviews · published 1957 · 15 editions
Nancy, Bess and George visit New Orleans for Mardi…
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Book 36

The Secret of the Golden Pavilion
3.93
· 4860 Ratings · 153 Reviews · published 1959 · 1 edition
Nancy is on the case, once again! Her father’s cli…
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Book 37

The Clue in the Old Stagecoach
3.93
· 6410 Ratings · 134 Reviews · published 1960 · 8 editions
While vacationing at Camp Merriweather near Franci…
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Book 38

The Mystery of the Fire Dragon
3.98
· 5692 Ratings · 168 Reviews · published 1961 · 39 editions
Eloise Drew asks her niece to investigate the disa…
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Book 39

The Clue of the Dancing Puppet
3.93
· 5585 Ratings · 188 Reviews · published 1962 · 24 editions
When the eerie performances of a life-size puppet …
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Book 40

The Moonstone Castle Mystery
3.95
· 5411 Ratings · 173 Reviews · published 1963 · 20 editions
When Nancy Drew receives a valuable moonstone as a…
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Book 41

The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes
3.89
· 5173 Ratings · 173 Reviews · published 1964 · 2 editions
Warnings not to go to Scotland can’t stop Nancy Dr…
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Book 42

The Phantom of Pine Hill
3.90
· 4580 Ratings · 153 Reviews · published 1965 · 31 editions
Nancy, Bess and George visit Emerson for the unive…
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Book 43

The Mystery of the 99 Steps
3.94
· 7829 Ratings · 234 Reviews · published 1966 · 1 edition
Nancy must search for a flight of 99 steps to solv…
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Book 44

The Clue in the Crossword Cipher
3.92
· 5348 Ratings · 159 Reviews · published 1967 · 1 edition
Lovely young Carla Ponce, a resident of Peru, invi…
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Book 45

The Spider Sapphire Mystery
3.87
· 6360 Ratings · 167 Reviews · published 1968 · 2 editions
Librarian's note: This is an earlier/alternative c…
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Book 46

The Invisible Intruder
3.91
· 4957 Ratings · 154 Reviews · published 1969 · 28 editions
"Nancy Drew, forget the ghost hunt!" a male voice …
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Book 47

The Mysterious Mannequin
3.93
· 5713 Ratings · 166 Reviews · published 1970 · 1 edition
The strange disappearance of a young Turkish clien…
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Book 48

The Crooked Banister
3.89
· 5142 Ratings · 137 Reviews · published 1971 · 6 editions
Nancy, Bess and George explore a peculiar house wi…
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Book 49

The Secret of Mirror Bay
3.88
· 3803 Ratings · 111 Reviews · published 1972 · 3 editions
Eloise Drew invites her niece and the cousins to a…
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Book 50

The Double Jinx Mystery
3.87
· 4067 Ratings · 107 Reviews · published 1973 · 26 editions
A bird of ill omen is mysteriously left on the Dre…
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Book 51

Mystery of the Glowing Eye
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· 4288 Ratings · 138 Reviews · published 1974 · 5 editions
When Nancy Drew eagerly agrees to help her lawyer …
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Book 52

The Secret of the Forgotten City
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· 4094 Ratings · 134 Reviews · published 1975 · 5 editions
Gold! There are rumors that long ago a treasure wa…
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Book 53

The Sky Phantom
3.82
· 3836 Ratings · 114 Reviews · published 1976 · 5 editions
Nancy goes to the Excello Flying School in the Mid…
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Book 54

The Strange Message in the Parchment
3.85
· 3921 Ratings · 134 Reviews · published 1974 · 1 edition
A sheep farmer receives a mysterious telephone cal…
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Book 55

Mystery of Crocodile Island
3.84
· 4415 Ratings · 119 Reviews · published 1978 · 7 editions
In a response to a friend's call for help, Nancy's…
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Book 56

The Thirteenth Pearl
3.88
· 4853 Ratings · 136 Reviews · published 1978 · 12 editions
A pearl necklace that is unusual and valuable has …
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Book 57

The Triple Hoax
3.87
· 2687 Ratings · 67 Reviews · published 1979 · 2 editions
Aunt Eloise invites Nancy, Bess, and George to New…
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Book 58

The Flying Saucer Mystery
3.70
· 2388 Ratings · 106 Reviews · published 1985 · 18 editions
When Nancy and her friends ride deep into the Sawn…
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Book 59

The Secret in the Old Lace
3.88
· 2917 Ratings · 89 Reviews · published 1980 · 1 edition
Nancy Drew has entered a contest to solve an old m…
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Book 60

The Greek Symbol Mystery
3.81
· 2015 Ratings · 58 Reviews · published 1981 · 15 editions
When she is told that a large inheritance from a G…
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Book 61

The Swami's Ring
3.84
· 1731 Ratings · 41 Reviews · published 1981 · 22 editions
When Nancy searches through the knapsack of an amn…
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Book 62

The Kachina Doll Mystery
3.89
· 2006 Ratings · 68 Reviews · published 1981 · 31 editions
When Nancy arrives at the McGuires’ fitness ranch …
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Book 63

The Twin Dilemma
3.88
· 2108 Ratings · 54 Reviews · published 1981 · 28 editions
When a star model disappears, Aunt Eloise insists …
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Book 64

Captive Witness
4.01
· 2349 Ratings · 92 Reviews · published 1981 · 21 editions
On a student tour through Europe, Nancy discovers …
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Book 65

Mystery of the Winged Lion
3.68
· 580 Ratings · 19 Reviews · published 1982 · 17 editions
While on vacation in Venice, Nancy and her entoura…
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Book 66

Race Against Time
3.78
· 625 Ratings · 22 Reviews · published 1982 · 23 editions
Nancy is asked to recover Shooting Star, a valuabl…
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Book 67

The Sinister Omen
3.78
· 674 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1984 · 20 editions
Librarian's note: this is an alternative cover edi…
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Book 68

The Elusive Heiress
3.81
· 728 Ratings · 26 Reviews · published 1971 · 15 editions
Librarian's note: An earlier/alternate edition wit…
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Book 69

Clue in the Ancient Disguise
3.71
· 480 Ratings · 20 Reviews · published 1982 · 7 editions
In searching through his recently deceased grandfa…
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Book 70

The Broken Anchor
3.82
· 642 Ratings · 20 Reviews · published 1983 · 15 editions
A quest for pirate treasure takes clever detective…
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Book 71

The Silver Cobweb
3.72
· 556 Ratings · 22 Reviews · published 1983 · 14 editions
Nancy's latest mystery involves golf pros, opera s…
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Book 72

The Haunted Carousel
3.78
· 982 Ratings · 30 Reviews · published 1983 · 13 editions
Nancy Drew finds more than one mystery to solve wh…
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Book 73

Enemy Match
3.75
· 485 Ratings · 19 Reviews · published 1984 · 11 editions
Nancy helps an old friend, Nina Ford, learn what h…
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Book 74

The Mysterious Image
3.76
· 447 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1984 · 17 editions
Nancy is asked to find a missing actress, Clare Gr…
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Book 75

The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery
3.80
· 621 Ratings · 19 Reviews · published 1984 · 9 editions
Carson Drew asks Nancy to help an old friend, Jule…
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Book 76

The Eskimo's Secret
3.63
· 457 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1985 · 11 editions
Nancy suspects that sabotage in a chain of West Co…
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Book 77

The Bluebeard Room
3.69
· 877 Ratings · 45 Reviews · published 1985 · 17 editions
The young sleuth travels to Cornwall, England to u…
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Book 78

The Phantom of Venice
3.71
· 982 Ratings · 54 Reviews · published 1985 · 21 editions
Nancy travels to Venice to investigate the kidnapp…
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Book 79

The Double Horror of Fenley Place
3.87
· 682 Ratings · 28 Reviews · published 1987 · 13 editions
Nancy visits a movie set and finds terror on locat…
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Book 80

The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds
3.79
· 453 Ratings · 13 Reviews · published 1987 · 8 editions
The daughter of mystery writer Beatrice Crown is c…
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Book 81

The Mardi Gras Mystery
3.89
· 483 Ratings · 18 Reviews · published 1988 · 9 editions

What could be more fun than a masked Mardi Gras ba…

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Book 82

The Clue in the Camera
3.87
· 458 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 1988 · 6 editions
What starts as a fun trip to San Francisco develop…
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Book 83

The Case of the Vanishing Veil
3.89
· 1034 Ratings · 35 Reviews · published 1988 · 14 editions
A Boston Wedding...

A Veiled Threat...

A Dangerous E…

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Book 84

The Joker's Revenge
3.83
· 491 Ratings · 12 Reviews · published 1988 · 11 editions
Undercover as store employees to track a malicious…
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Book 85

The Secret of Shady Glen
3.87
· 708 Ratings · 35 Reviews · published 1988 · 15 editions
A cemetery of dark secrets... and Nancy's in the m…
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Book 86

The Mystery of Misty Canyon
3.81
· 455 Ratings · 14 Reviews · published 1988 · 10 editions
Nancy learns that Tammy Calloway, a former rodeo c…
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Book 87

The Case of the Rising Star
3.91
· 437 Ratings · 10 Reviews · published 1989 · 11 editions
Nancy, George, and Bess attend the Mystery Lovers …
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Book 88

The Search for Cindy Austin
3.82
· 330 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 1989 · 7 editions
When Cindy Austin, the mischievous daughter of two…
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Book 89

The Case of the Disappearing Deejay
3.73
· 376 Ratings · 10 Reviews · published 1989 · 9 editions
When Dan Wildman, one of River Heights hottest roc…
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Book 90

The Puzzle at Pineview School
3.85
· 336 Ratings · 12 Reviews · published 1989 · 7 editions
The Pineview girls’ soccer team attempts to raise …
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Book 91

The Girl Who Couldn't Remember
3.89
· 431 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1989 · 8 editions
A trip to Wisconsin's Lake Minosha is supposed to …
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Book 92

The Ghost of Craven Cove
3.86
· 431 Ratings · 24 Reviews · published 1989 · 9 editions
Nancy, Bess, and George have been invited by their…
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Book 93

The Case of the Safecracker's Secret
3.85
· 307 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 1990 · 8 editions
Someone has broken into the safety depository at t…
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Book 94

The Picture Perfect Mystery
3.84
· 366 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 1990 · 8 editions
When a con artist switches contracts with famed lo…
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Book 95

The Silent Suspect
3.86
· 400 Ratings · 9 Reviews · published 1990 · 8 editions
In San Francisco Nancy Drew helps an architect inv…
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Book 96

The Case of the Photo Finish
3.84
· 299 Ratings · 6 Reviews · published 1990 · 8 editions
Nancy hunts for a saboteur when, upon the arrival …
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Book 97

The Mystery at Magnolia Mansion
3.92
· 449 Ratings · 16 Reviews · published 1990 · 7 editions
Someone is trying to drive famed author Amelia Bea…
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Book 98

The Haunting of Horse Island
3.81
· 380 Ratings · 10 Reviews · published 1990 · 7 editions
Nancy gallops full speed into danger when she, Bes…
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Book 99

The Secret at Seven Rocks
3.74
· 419 Ratings · 14 Reviews · published 1991 · 11 editions
Nancy, George, and Bess are looking forward to the…
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Book 100

A Secret in Time
4.00
· 519 Ratings · 15 Reviews · published 1991 · 7 editions
Working together with the police, Nancy Drew conco…
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