The Nancy Drew Files Books in Order

The Nancy Drew Files is a teen-oriented spin-off of the classic Nancy Drew mysteries, running 124 numbered books from 1986 to 1997 with edgier crime plots and romance for an older audience. Each installment is a self-contained case, so the series reads cleanly in publication order.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Heart of danger

    Heart of danger

    1987 · Carolyn Keene

    When a star investigative reporter who's a friend of the Drews is gunned down, Nancy steps in to finish the dangerous exposé he was chasing. The…

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  2. Cover of Wings of fear

    Wings of fear

    1987 · Carolyn Keene

    A series of sabotage incidents threatens a small airport where Nancy has friends learning to fly. As accidents turn deadly and planes begin to fall…

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  3. Cover of Trial by fire

    Trial by fire

    1987 · Carolyn Keene

    A wave of arson strikes River Heights, and when the fires start hitting close to home, Nancy takes up the investigation. As she digs into who is…

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  4. Cover of The Clue of the Black Keys

    The Clue of the Black Keys

    1951 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy helps a young archaeologist whose discovery of mysterious black keys could unlock the secret to a lost treasure and his late father's research.…

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  5. Cover of Very deadly yours

    Very deadly yours

    1988 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates after a friend who works at a glamorous perfume company begins receiving sinister anonymous notes. As the threats escalate into…

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  6. Cover of Getting burned

    Getting burned

    2006 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a suspicious fire at a local mall that threatens to destroy evidence of a larger crime. As she uncovers connections between the…

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  7. Cover of Treasure trouble

    Treasure trouble

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    A valuable pirate treasure map surfaces in River Heights, leading Nancy on a thrilling hunt. She must outsmart rival treasure hunters and decipher…

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  8. Cover of The clue of the leaning chimney

    The clue of the leaning chimney

    1949 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy looks into the disappearance of a talented potter and a set of valuable antique vases connected to a Chinese ceramics expert. A leaning chimney…

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  9. Cover of Copper Canyon Conspiracy

    Copper Canyon Conspiracy

    1994 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy uncovers a dangerous plot at the majestic Copper Canyon when precious artifacts begin disappearing from an archaeological dig. She must…

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  10. Cover of Love and Betrayal

    Love and Betrayal

    1997 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's investigation into a seemingly romantic relationship takes a dark turn when betrayal and deception come to light. She must separate fact from…

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  11. Cover of Double take

    Double take

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates the mysterious appearance of an identical doppelgänger, leading her into a complex identity swap scheme. She must unravel the…

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  12. Cover of The Scarlet Slipper Mystery

    The Scarlet Slipper Mystery

    1954 · Carolyn Keene

    Two young dancers fleeing political turmoil in their homeland come to River Heights, where their troubles follow them. When one of them vanishes,…

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  13. Cover of The Clue in the Glue

    The Clue in the Glue

    1998 · Carolyn Keene

    A sticky situation at a local art studio becomes complicated when priceless paintings vanish and Nancy stumbles upon clues hidden in glue and…

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  14. Cover of Dressed to steal

    Dressed to steal

    2007 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy goes undercover in the high-stakes world of fashion to catch a jewel thief targeting wealthy socialites at exclusive events. She must navigate…

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  15. Cover of Unicorn uproar

    Unicorn uproar

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    Chaos erupts when a rare unicorn disappears from a petting zoo, drawing Nancy into a case involving animal theft and blackmail. She races to locate…

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  16. Cover of The secret of the golden pavilion

    The secret of the golden pavilion

    1959 · Carolyn Keene

    A Hawaiian vacation turns into a mystery when Nancy inherits a share of a property tied to a golden pavilion and a hidden fortune. Amid island…

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  17. Cover of The Sierra Gold Mystery

    The Sierra Gold Mystery

    1961 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy travels to the Sierra Nevada to help solve the puzzle of a long-lost gold mine and a missing fortune. Investigating an old family claim, she…

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  18. Cover of Dead on Arrival

    Dead on Arrival

    1995 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy examines a mysterious death that official investigators have ruled accidental, but clues suggest foul play. She must gather evidence discreetly…

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  19. Cover of Otherwise Engaged

    Otherwise Engaged

    1997 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's best friend receives a shocking marriage proposal, but Nancy suspects the suitor has hidden motives. Her investigation reveals a scheme…

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  20. Cover of Alien in the Classroom

    Alien in the Classroom

    1998 · Carolyn Keene

    Strange incidents plague a middle school after a new exchange student arrives, and Nancy suspects an alien hoax masks a more sinister plan. She must…

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  21. Cover of Troubled waters

    Troubled waters

    2007 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates pollution and mysterious deaths in a once-pristine harbor, uncovering corporate corruption and environmental sabotage. She must…

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  22. Cover of Babysitting bandit

    Babysitting bandit

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    A series of daring thefts at homes leaves Nancy on the trail of a clever babysitter with a criminal sideline. She must catch the thief before another…

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  23. Cover of The Secret in the Old Attic

    The Secret in the Old Attic

    1944 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy helps an elderly man and his granddaughter who live in a crumbling old house, where stolen songs and a hidden inheritance lie at the heart of…

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  24. Cover of Target for Terror

    Target for Terror

    1995 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy receives a death threat and becomes the target of a dangerous predator with a personal vendetta. She must identify the threatening stranger and…

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  25. Cover of In the Spotlight

    In the Spotlight

    1997 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates sabotage at a high school theatrical production where jealousy and ambition create dangerous motives. She must expose the culprit…

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  26. Cover of Princess Mix-up Mystery

    Princess Mix-up Mystery

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    Royal intrigue unfolds when a visiting princess is replaced by an imposter in a case of elaborate deception. Nancy must determine who orchestrated…

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  27. Cover of Dare at the Fair

    Dare at the Fair

    1998 · Carolyn Keene

    A county fair becomes ground zero for a criminal operation when Nancy discovers a daring heist hidden among carnival games and food vendors. She must…

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  28. Cover of Trails of treachery

    Trails of treachery

    2007 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy takes a backcountry hiking trip that becomes perilous when she discovers clues to a web of betrayal and theft. She must navigate treacherous…

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  29. Cover of Buggy breakout

    Buggy breakout

    2010 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a daring prison escape tied to mysterious happenings in River Heights. She must trace the fugitive's movements and connections to…

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  30. Cover of Playing with fire

    Playing with fire

    1988 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy goes undercover after a string of dangerous incidents threatens a theater production. As accidents on the set turn life-threatening, she must…

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  31. Cover of A Question of Guilt

    A Question of Guilt

    1996 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy defends an innocent person accused of a serious crime by uncovering the real culprit. She must build an airtight case proving her suspect's…

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  32. Cover of Lucky Horseshoes

    Lucky Horseshoes

    1998 · Carolyn Keene

    Superstition surrounds a horse stable when lucky charms disappear and injuries plague competitors, drawing Nancy into a case of horse show sabotage.…

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  33. Cover of Fishing for Clues

    Fishing for Clues

    2007 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's fishing trip turns into a full-scale investigation when she uncovers clues to a kidnapping at a remote lakeside location. She must work…

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  34. Cover of Camp creepy

    Camp creepy

    2010 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy attends summer camp where unsettling pranks escalate into genuinely dangerous situations, suggesting something sinister lurks in the woods. She…

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  35. Cover of Most likely to die

    Most likely to die

    1988 · Carolyn Keene

    At a high school reunion, Nancy and her friends find the festivities turning sinister when threatening messages suggest someone is targeting a former…

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  36. Cover of Islands of Intrigue

    Islands of Intrigue

    1996 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's island vacation becomes complicated when she stumbles upon a mystery involving hidden treasures and island secrets. She must navigate local…

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  37. Cover of Intruder

    Intruder

    2007 · Carolyn Keene

    An unwanted intruder terrorizes River Heights, and Nancy must track down the mysterious invader who seems to be targeting her. She races to identify…

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  38. Cover of Mystery of the Wax Queen

    Mystery of the Wax Queen

    1966 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a mysterious wax museum where a priceless figure vanishes under impossible circumstances. She must uncover whether the theft is a…

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  39. Cover of The black widow

    The black widow

    1988 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy is drawn into a deadly case involving a mysterious woman and a string of crimes that point to a femme fatale dubbed the Black Widow. As the…

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  40. Cover of Thrill on the hill

    Thrill on the hill

    1998 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates thrilling yet suspicious activities at a local ski resort where an accident seems too convenient. She must navigate the slopes of…

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  41. Cover of Mardi Gras Masquerade

    Mardi Gras Masquerade

    2008 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy infiltrates New Orleans' festive Mardi Gras celebrations to unmask a criminal operating behind an elaborate masquerade. She must expose the…

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  42. Cover of The Stolen Bones

    The Stolen Bones

    2008 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates the theft of ancient skeletal remains from a museum exhibit, uncovering a black-market antiquities ring. She must trace the stolen…

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  43. Time thief

    2011 · Carolyn Keene

    A mysterious criminal steals priceless objects from across time—using increasingly sophisticated methods—leading Nancy on a temporal treasure hunt.…

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  44. Cover of The Secret of the Minstrel's Guitar

    The Secret of the Minstrel's Guitar

    1967 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates the disappearance of a legendary musical instrument that vanishes from a museum under mysterious circumstances. She must uncover…

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  45. Cover of Pure poison

    Pure poison

    1988 · Carolyn Keene

    When a popular health-food guru and television personality becomes the target of poisoning attempts, Nancy steps in to protect him and find the…

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  46. Cover of Pageant Perfect Crime

    Pageant Perfect Crime

    2008 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy goes undercover at a beauty pageant where the competition turns deadly and sabotage runs rampant. She must identify the culprit eliminating…

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  47. Cover of Dance off

    Dance off

    2011 · Carolyn Keene

    A cutting-edge dance competition becomes the backdrop for Nancy's investigation into theft and deception. She must expose the saboteur threatening…

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  48. Cover of The Ringmaster's Secret

    The Ringmaster's Secret

    1953 · Carolyn Keene

    While visiting a traveling circus, Nancy investigates a mystery surrounding a valuable antique bracelet and a series of suspicious accidents under…

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  49. Cover of Out of Control

    Out of Control

    1997 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy tracks down a reckless and dangerous individual who has spiraled out of control, leaving a trail of destruction. She must catch them before…

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  50. Cover of Perfect cover

    Perfect cover

    2008 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a photographer's murder while navigating the competitive and cutthroat fashion industry. She must expose someone operating…

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  51. Cover of Perfect Escape

    Perfect Escape

    2008 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy discovers a brilliant escape artist isn't just performing vanishing acts—she's using her skills for criminal purposes. Nancy must unmask the…

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  52. Cover of The witch tree symbol

    The witch tree symbol

    1955 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's search for a stolen inheritance leads her into Pennsylvania Dutch country, where a witch-tree symbol marks the trail. Among hex signs and…

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  53. Cover of Danger in disguise

    Danger in disguise

    1989 · Carolyn Keene

    A criminal operates in disguise, leading Nancy on a difficult case where nothing is as it appears. She must see through the deception to identify a…

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  54. Cover of The Gumdrop ghost

    The Gumdrop ghost

    1999 · Carolyn Keene

    A ghostly presence haunts River Heights, but Nancy suspects the supposed supernatural occurrences mask a very human crime. She must separate real…

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  55. Cover of Secret Identity

    Secret Identity

    2008 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy uncovers a dangerous identity theft ring targeting teenagers in River Heights. She must trace the stolen identities and expose the criminals…

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  56. Cover of Vanishing Act

    Vanishing Act

    1989 · Carolyn Keene

    A skilled performer vanishes mid-show, and Nancy must determine whether the illusion is real or a cover for foul play. She races to find the missing…

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  57. Cover of Identity Theft

    Identity Theft

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates identity theft crimes becoming increasingly sophisticated in River Heights. She must identify the criminal mastermind behind the…

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  58. Cover of Third-grade reporter

    Third-grade reporter

    2000 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy gets roped into a young reporter's investigation into school mysteries, helping uncover a real crime within the familiar hallways. She must…

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  59. Cover of Identity Revealed

    Identity Revealed

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's investigation into identity theft leads to shocking revelations about people she thought she knew well. She must confront difficult truths as…

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  60. Cover of Cooking camp disaster

    Cooking camp disaster

    2013 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy attends cooking camp where culinary competitions mask sinister poisoning plots. She must identify which cook has turned recipes into weapons…

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  61. Cover of A model crime

    A model crime

    1990 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates corruption and criminal activity within the glamorous modeling world. She must expose the crimes targeting beautiful young people…

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  62. Cover of The make-believe mystery

    The make-believe mystery

    2000 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy must distinguish fantasy from reality when investigating mysterious occurrences tied to a beloved children's book come to life. She races to…

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  63. Cover of The secret of the scarecrow

    The secret of the scarecrow

    2013 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a scarecrow theft that leads to a broader mystery involving rural intrigue and hidden secrets. She must solve a puzzling case…

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  64. Cover of Dude ranch detective

    Dude ranch detective

    2000 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy works a dude ranch mystery involving stolen property and dangerous deceptions. She must catch the criminal operating among the cowboys and…

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  65. Cover of Model Menace

    Model Menace

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy exposes dangerous crimes hiding behind beautiful faces in the competitive modeling industry. She must identify a killer targeting models and…

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  66. Cover of The Flower Show Fiasco

    The Flower Show Fiasco

    2014 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates sabotage and theft at a prestigious flower show where competition turns sinister. She must expose who destroyed competitors'…

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  67. Cover of The final scene

    The final scene

    1989 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's investigation backstage at a theater production reveals a murder conspiracy among performers. She must identify the killer and expose what…

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  68. Cover of Candy is dandy

    Candy is dandy

    2000 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a chocolate factory where sweet appearances hide dangerous secrets and possible murder. She must expose the criminal operating…

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  69. Cover of Model suspect

    Model suspect

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a model's murder in the fashion world, where suspects are everywhere and secrets run deep. She must prove which seemingly innocent…

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  70. Cover of A musical mess

    A musical mess

    2014 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy attends a music competition where performers become targets and the stage becomes dangerous. She must expose who is eliminating rivals and…

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  71. Cover of The suspect next door

    The suspect next door

    1989 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a suspicious neighbor with ties to a serious crime, uncovering disturbing secrets in her quiet street. She must gather evidence…

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  72. Cover of The Chinese New Year mystery

    The Chinese New Year mystery

    2000 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy celebrates Chinese New Year with her friend but gets drawn into a mystery connected to ancient traditions and modern crime. She must solve a…

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  73. Cover of Green-Eyed Monster

    Green-Eyed Monster

    2009 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates jealousy, greed, and competition among River Heights teenagers when crimes erupt from envious emotions. She must expose the…

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  74. Cover of Museum mayhem

    Museum mayhem

    2014 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates theft and murder at a museum where priceless artifacts and valuable secrets go missing. She must expose who stole from the…

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  75. Cover of Dinosaur alert!

    Dinosaur alert!

    2001 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's visit to a natural history museum becomes complicated when dinosaur fossils vanish and danger emerges. She must solve a paleontological…

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  76. Cover of Green with Envy

    Green with Envy

    2010 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates escalating crimes sparked by intense envy among local teenagers. She must stop the jealous perpetrator before their destructive…

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  77. Butterfly blues

    2015 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates the mysterious death of butterfly sanctuary workers, uncovering dark secrets tied to conservation. She must expose who killed for…

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  78. Cover of Flower power

    Flower power

    2001 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's investigation into flower power takes a dark turn when environmental activists become suspects in a serious crime. She must determine which…

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  79. Cover of Seeing Green

    Seeing Green

    2010 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates envy-driven crimes when competition and jealousy spiral into violence. She must stop the person driven by seeing green to hurt…

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  80. Cover of The phantom of Pine Hill

    The phantom of Pine Hill

    1965 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a ghostly apparition haunting an abandoned mansion, but discovers a very real crime hiding behind supernatural tales. She must…

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  81. Cover of The wrong chemistry

    The wrong chemistry

    1989 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a chemistry lab accident that becomes a murder investigation when she realizes the crime was perfectly calculated. She must expose…

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  82. Cover of Secret Sabotage

    Secret Sabotage

    2010 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy uncovers sabotage targeting her friends' activities, discovering a conspiracy designed to cause maximum harm. She must identify the saboteur…

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  83. Cover of The Mystery of the 99 Steps

    The Mystery of the 99 Steps

    1965 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy solves a cryptic mystery involving mysterious 99 steps leading to hidden secrets and dangerous criminals. She must navigate the treacherous…

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  84. Cover of FALSE IMPRESSIONS NANCY DREW #43 (Nancy Drew Files, No 43)

    FALSE IMPRESSIONS NANCY DREW #43 (Nancy Drew Files, No 43)

    1990 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a counterfeiting ring operating in River Heights, uncovering false impressions that mask serious crime. She must expose the…

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  85. Cover of The walkie-talkie mystery

    The walkie-talkie mystery

    2001 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates walkie-talkie communications revealing secret plans among local teenagers. She must intercept the hidden messages and expose who…

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  86. Cover of Serial Sabotage

    Serial Sabotage

    2010 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy tracks systemic sabotage targeting her community, uncovering a deliberate campaign of destruction. She must identify the mastermind behind the…

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  87. Cover of Scent of danger

    Scent of danger

    1990 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a murderer leaving a distinctive scent trail through River Heights. She must identify the killer using unique evidence before they…

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  88. Cover of The purple fingerprint

    The purple fingerprint

    2001 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy discovers a mysterious purple fingerprint at a crime scene that doesn't match anyone in her database. She must identify the unexpected criminal…

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  89. Cover of Sabotage Surrender

    Sabotage Surrender

    2011 · Carolyn Keene

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  90. Cover of California Schemin'

    California Schemin'

    2011 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates California-based crime and deception involving con artists and elaborate schemes. She must expose the perpetrators operating on…

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  91. Cover of Mystery at Malachite Mansion

    Mystery at Malachite Mansion

    2011 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy uncovers a mystery at an ornate mansion hiding valuable secrets and dangerous criminals. She must solve the riddle of Malachite Mansion and…

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  92. Cover of Stalk, Don't Run

    Stalk, Don't Run

    2012 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy becomes the target of a stalker who won't let her go, forcing her to track down her obsessive pursuer. She must identify and stop the person…

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  93. Cover of Flirting with danger

    Flirting with danger

    1988 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy goes undercover investigating dangerous situations where flirtation becomes a tool for criminal purposes. She must expose the perpetrator using…

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  94. Cover of Date with deception

    Date with deception

    1990 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates romance and deception when a relationship reveals hidden criminal connections. She must expose the person using love as a…

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  95. Cover of The Crazy Carnival Case

    The Crazy Carnival Case

    2002 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates bizarre occurrences at a traveling carnival where genuine danger lurks behind the fun and games. She must expose the criminal…

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  96. Danger for hire

    1990 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a criminal rental operation where danger is the product being sold. She must expose who runs the illegal enterprise and stop them…

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  97. Cover of Big Worry in Wonderland

    Big Worry in Wonderland

    2003 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy gets drawn into a fantasy adventure gone wrong where wonderland park becomes a crime scene. She must solve a mystery woven through the park's…

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  98. Cover of Trail of Lies

    Trail of Lies

    1990 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy exposes a criminal's web of lies and false trails designed to mislead investigators. She must follow the truth despite deliberate deceptions…

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  99. Cover of The Stinky Cheese Surprise

    The Stinky Cheese Surprise

    2003 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a seemingly silly caper involving stinky cheese that masks a more serious operation. She must look beyond the absurd surface to…

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  100. Cover of The thirteenth pearl

    The thirteenth pearl

    1979 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates the theft of thirteen valuable pearls belonging to a mysterious collector. She must uncover the theft connection and expose who…

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  101. Cover of Turkey Trouble

    Turkey Trouble

    2003 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates holiday-related crimes when Thanksgiving becomes complicated by theft and conspiracy. She must expose the criminal targeting the…

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  102. Cover of Into thin air

    Into thin air

    1991 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates disappearances in high altitude locations where thin air and dangerous conditions mask foul play. She must solve a case unfolding…

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  103. Cover of High Survival

    High Survival

    1991 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates survival situations gone wrong where extreme conditions become cover for crime. She must expose who orchestrated danger disguised…

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  104. Cover of The Greek Symbol Mystery

    The Greek Symbol Mystery

    1981 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy decodes an ancient Greek symbol leading to mystery, treasure, or criminal connections. She must interpret the cryptic symbol to uncover buried…

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  105. Cover of The lighthouse mystery

    The lighthouse mystery

    2004 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates strange occurrences at a lighthouse where isolation breeds danger and criminal activity. She must expose who is using the remote…

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  106. Cover of Space Case

    Space Case

    2004 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates aerospace-related mysteries where space and science become entangled with crime. She must solve a puzzle involving outer space…

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  107. Cover of The twin dilemma mystery

    The twin dilemma mystery

    1981 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy unravels a mystery involving identical twins where confusion masks serious criminal activity. She must determine which twin is guilty and…

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  108. Cover of The Bunny-Hop Hoax

    The Bunny-Hop Hoax

    2005 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a charity fundraiser hoax involving fake bunny mascots and hidden criminal purposes. She must expose who is using the children's…

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  109. Cover of The mystery of the winged lion

    The mystery of the winged lion

    1982 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates the theft of a rare winged lion statue leading to dangerous criminals and hidden secrets. She must recover the stolen artifact and…

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  110. Cover of Tall, dark and deadly

    Tall, dark and deadly

    1991 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates an attraction featuring a tall, dark stranger with sinister intentions. She must expose the dangerous criminal before they claim…

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  111. Cover of The sinister omen

    The sinister omen

    1982 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates omens of danger tied to a mysterious curse or ominous prophecy. She must separate superstition from reality to expose the real…

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  112. Cover of Running scared

    Running scared

    1992 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy tracks a terrified fugitive through River Heights, uncertain whether they're victim or criminal. She must uncover the truth before the…

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  113. Cover of Cutting edge

    Cutting edge

    1992 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates cutting-edge technology being misused for criminal purposes. She must expose the perpetrator using advanced methods to commit…

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  114. Cover of The silvercobweb

    The silvercobweb

    1983 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates mysterious occurrences connected to a silver cobweb clue leading to hidden criminals. She must unravel the cryptic connection to…

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  115. Cover of The haunted carousel

    The haunted carousel

    1983 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates disturbing activities at a defunct carousel where haunted legends mask dangerous crimes. She must expose the criminal using the…

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    Greek odyssey

    1992 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy's Greek odyssey turns dangerous when investigation abroad reveals international crime connections. She must solve a case unfolding across the…

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  117. Cover of The emerald-eyed cat mystery

    The emerald-eyed cat mystery

    1984 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a rare emerald-eyed cat's disappearance, uncovering a valuable theft connected to criminal activity. She must recover the cat and…

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  118. The Eskimo's secret

    1985 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates Inuit cultural secrets and Arctic mysteries involving theft and deception. She must solve a case rooted in Northern traditions and…

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  119. Cover of Update on crime

    Update on crime

    1992 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates crime prevention strategies going dangerously wrong when murder enters the equation. She must expose who kills using law…

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  120. Cover of The clue in the camera

    The clue in the camera

    1988 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates crimes captured on film where photographs provide crucial clues. She must interpret the visual evidence to expose the criminal…

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  121. Cover of Sea of Suspicion

    Sea of Suspicion

    1993 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates dangerous maritime mysteries where ocean-going criminals and maritime conspiracies emerge. She must solve a case unfolding on the…

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  122. Cover of The Girl Who Couldn't Remember

    The Girl Who Couldn't Remember

    1989 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy helps a mysterious girl plagued by amnesia recover her memory while uncovering her connection to a serious crime. She must determine who the…

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  123. Cover of If Looks Could Kill

    If Looks Could Kill

    1993 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates murder when killers begin eliminating people through dangerous means. She must stop a lethal criminal before their deadly…

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  124. Cover of The ghost of Craven Cove

    The ghost of Craven Cove

    1989 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a ghostly legend hiding a real crime at a cove with sinister history. She must separate folklore from fact to expose the criminal…

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  125. Cover of Hotline to Danger

    Hotline to Danger

    1994 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy becomes a crisis hotline investigator when calls for help reveal dangerous crimes in progress. She must trace dangerous callers and stop…

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  126. Cover of Illusions of evil

    Illusions of evil

    1994 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates illusions and deceptions designed to mislead her about the identity of a criminal. She must see through the elaborate false…

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  127. Cover of A secret in time

    A secret in time

    1991 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a time-travel mystery or temporal anomaly hiding a real crime rooted in the past. She must solve a case that transcends time to…

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  128. Cover of Dance till you die

    Dance till you die

    1994 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates while carefully controlling her desire to dance with danger. She must solve a case without letting her investigation spiral into…

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  129. Cover of The case of the artful crime

    The case of the artful crime

    1992 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates theft involving valuable artwork and criminal artistry. She must expose the skilled criminal artist using talent as cover for…

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  130. Flying Too High

    1995 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates danger at high altitudes when an airplane-related mystery emerges. She must solve a case unfolding in the skies before it reaches…

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  131. Cover of The legend of Miner's Creek

    The legend of Miner's Creek

    1992 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a historical legend about a lost miner's fortune that masks modern criminal activity. She must solve a case rooted in frontier…

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  132. Cover of The secret of the Tibetan treasure

    The secret of the Tibetan treasure

    1992 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates Tibetan mysteries and ancient treasures hidden by a secret society. She must decode historical secrets and expose those protecting…

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  133. Cover of Captive Heart

    Captive Heart

    1995 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates when someone becomes a captive of their own emotional attachments or criminal romance. She must expose the dangerous relationships…

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  134. The mystery of the masked rider

    1992 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a masked rider mystery involving disguised criminals and hidden identities. She must expose who wears the mask and what crimes…

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  135. Cover of The suspect in the smoke

    The suspect in the smoke

    1993 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates crimes concealed by smoke and clever misdirection. She must see through the confusion to identify the criminal hiding in plain…

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  136. Cover of Running into trouble

    Running into trouble

    1996 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates dangerous circumstances when criminals come rushing into her investigation. She must solve a case before trouble overtakes her…

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  137. Cover of Mystery on the menu

    Mystery on the menu

    1993 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy goes undercover in the restaurant business where menu items hide criminal recipes and dangerous schemes. She must expose the perpetrator…

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  138. Cover of Dangerous loves

    Dangerous loves

    1984 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates romance and seduction used as weapons to manipulate victims into crime or danger. She must expose the person using dangerous love…

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  139. Cover of Wicked for the weekend

    Wicked for the weekend

    1900 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates weekending activities gone dangerously wrong when criminals prey on travelers. She must solve a case unfolding during a getaway…

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  140. Cover of The Case of the Dangerous Solution

    The Case of the Dangerous Solution

    1995 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a dangerous chemical compound being misused for criminal purposes including murder. She must expose the person weaponizing…

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  141. Cover of The wild cat crime

    The wild cat crime

    1998 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates wildlife crimes where a wild cat theft or wildcat criminal operation endangers the community. She must stop the dangerous…

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  142. Cover of The clue of the gold doubloons

    The clue of the gold doubloons

    1999 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates pirate-related mysteries involving doubloons and treasure connected to contemporary crime. She must decode historical clues to…

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  143. Cover of Mystery at Moorsea Manor

    Mystery at Moorsea Manor

    1999 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a mansion mystery where atmospheric dread and manor secrets hide dangerous criminals. She must solve a case unfolding within…

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  144. Cover of Whispers in the fog

    Whispers in the fog

    2000 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates crimes concealed by fog and confusion near a coastal location. She must navigate through mist and mystery to expose the criminal…

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  145. Cover of The legend of the emerald lady

    The legend of the emerald lady

    2000 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates an emerald lady legend connected to theft and obsession involving precious gems. She must solve a case rooted in mythical beauty…

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  146. Cover of The mystery in Tornado Alley

    The mystery in Tornado Alley

    2000 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates tornado alley mysteries where storms and chaos mask dangerous criminal activity. She must solve a case unfolding amid severe…

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  147. Cover of The curse of the black cat

    The curse of the black cat

    2001 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a cursed black cat mystery where superstition and danger intertwine. She must prove whether curses are real or if criminals…

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  148. Cover of The case of the creative crime

    The case of the creative crime

    2002 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a creative criminal using artistic talent to plan and execute sophisticated crimes. She must expose the talented perpetrator…

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  149. Cover of The bike tour mystery

    The bike tour mystery

    2002 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy joins a bike tour where pedaling turns dangerous when criminals target cyclists. She must solve a case unfolding along the touring route.

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  150. Cover of The riding club crime

    The riding club crime

    2003 · Carolyn Keene

    Nancy investigates a riding club mystery where equestrian events become dangerous crime scenes. She must expose the criminal stalking riders and…

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Companion & related books

Short-story collections and companion titles in this series.

Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the The Nancy Drew Files books in?

Publication order — Widely recommended by readers and reflected in the publisher's case numbering (Simon & Schuster/Archway numbered each book 1-124) Start with “Heart of danger.”

How many books are in the The Nancy Drew Files series?

We list 150 books by Carolyn Keene , published between 1900–2015.

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