Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Books in Order
177
Books
1930
First Book
2007
Latest Book
78
Years
Below you'll find the complete list of Nancy Drew Mystery Stories books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
1
The Secret of the Old Clock
Buy on Amazon1930
2
The Hidden Staircase
Buy on Amazon1930
3
The Bungalow Mystery
Buy on Amazon1930
4
The Mystery at Lilac Inn
Buy on Amazon1930
5
The Secret of Shadow Ranch
Buy on Amazon1931
6
The Secret of Red Gate Farm
Buy on Amazon1931
7
The Clue in the Diary
Buy on Amazon1932
8
Nancy's Mysterious Letter
Buy on Amazon1932
9
The Sign of the Twisted Candles
Buy on Amazon1933
10
Password to Larkspur Lane
Buy on Amazon1933
11
The Clue of the Broken Locket
Buy on Amazon1934
12
The Message in the Hollow Oak
Buy on Amazon1935
13
The Mystery of the Ivory Charm
Buy on Amazon1936
14
The Whispering Statue
Buy on Amazon1937
15
The Haunted Bridge
Buy on Amazon1937
16
The Clue of the Tapping Heels
Buy on Amazon1939
17
Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk
Buy on Amazon1940
18
Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion
Buy on Amazon1941
19
The Quest of the Missing Map
Buy on Amazon1942
20
The Clue in the Jewel Box
Buy on Amazon1943
21
The Secret in the Old Attic
Buy on Amazon1944
22
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall
Buy on Amazon1945
23
Mystery of the Tolling Bell
Buy on Amazon1946
24
The Clue in the Old Album
Buy on Amazon1947
25
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
Buy on Amazon1948
26
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
Buy on Amazon1949
27
The Secret of the Wooden Lady
Buy on Amazon1950
28
The Clue of the Black Keys
Buy on Amazon1951
29
Mystery at the Ski Jump
Buy on Amazon1952
30
The Clue of the Velvet Mask
Buy on Amazon1953
31
The Ringmaster's Secret
Buy on Amazon1953
32
The Scarlet Slipper Mystery
Buy on Amazon1954
33
The Witch Tree Symbol
Buy on Amazon1955
34
The Hidden Window Mystery
Buy on Amazon1956
35
The Haunted Showboat
Buy on Amazon1957
36
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion
Buy on Amazon1959
37
The Clue in the Old Stagecoach
Buy on Amazon1960
38
The Mystery of the Fire Dragon
Buy on Amazon1961
39
The Clue of the Dancing Puppet
Buy on Amazon1962
40
The Moonstone Castle Mystery
Buy on Amazon1963
41
The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes
Buy on Amazon1964
42
The Phantom of Pine Hill
Buy on Amazon1965
43
The Mystery of the 99 Steps
Buy on Amazon1966
44
The Clue in the Crossword Cipher
Buy on Amazon1967
45
The Spider Sapphire Mystery
Buy on Amazon1968
46
The Invisible Intruder
Buy on Amazon1969
47
The Mysterious Mannequin
Buy on Amazon1970
48
The Crooked Banister
Buy on Amazon1971
49
The Secret of Mirror Bay
Buy on Amazon1972
50
The Nancy Drew Cookbook: Clues to Good Cooking
Buy on Amazon1973
51
The Double Jinx Mystery
Buy on Amazon1973
52
Mystery of the Glowing Eye
Buy on Amazon1974
53
The Secret of the Forgotten City
Buy on Amazon1975
54
The Sky Phantom
Buy on Amazon1976
55
The Strange Message in the Parchment
Buy on Amazon1977
56
Mystery of Crocodile Island
Buy on Amazon1978
57
The Thirteenth Pearl
Buy on Amazon1979
58
The Triple Hoax
Buy on Amazon1979
59
The Flying Saucer Mystery
Buy on Amazon1980
60
The Secret in the Old Lace
Buy on Amazon1980
61
The Greek Symbol Mystery
Buy on Amazon1980
62
The Swami's Ring
Buy on Amazon1981
63
The Kachina Doll Mystery
Buy on Amazon1981
64
The Twin Dilemma
Buy on Amazon1981
65
Captive Witness
Buy on Amazon1981
66
Mystery of the Winged Lion
Buy on Amazon1982
67
Race Against Time
Buy on Amazon1982
68
The Sinister Omen
Buy on Amazon1982
69
The Elusive Heiress
Buy on Amazon1982
70
Clue in the Ancient Disguise
Buy on Amazon1982
71
The Broken Anchor
Buy on Amazon1983
72
The Silver Cobweb
Buy on Amazon1983
73
The Haunted Carousel
Buy on Amazon1983
74
Enemy Match
Buy on Amazon1984
75
The Mysterious Image
Buy on Amazon1984
76
The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery
Buy on Amazon1984
77
The Eskimo's Secret
Buy on Amazon1985
78
The Bluebeard Room
Buy on Amazon1985
79
The Phantom of Venice
Buy on Amazon1985
80
The Double Horror of Fenley Place
Buy on Amazon1987
81
The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds
Buy on Amazon1987
82
The Mardi Gras Mystery
Buy on Amazon1988
83
The Clue in the Camera
Buy on Amazon1988
84
The Case of the Vanishing Veil
Buy on Amazon1988
85
The Joker's Revenge
Buy on Amazon1988
86
The Secret of Shady Glen
Buy on Amazon1988
87
The Mystery of Misty Canyon
Buy on Amazon1988
88
The Case of the Rising Star
Buy on Amazon1989
89
The Search for Cindy Austin
Buy on Amazon1989
90
The Case of the Disappearing Deejay
Buy on Amazon1989
91
The Puzzle at Pineview School
Buy on Amazon1989
92
The Girl Who Couldn't Remember
Buy on Amazon1989
93
The Ghost of Craven Cove
Buy on Amazon1989
94
The Case of the Safecracker's Secret
Buy on Amazon1990
95
The Picture Perfect Mystery
Buy on Amazon1990
96
The Silent Suspect
Buy on Amazon1990
97
The Case of the Photo Finish
Buy on Amazon1990
98
The Mystery at Magnolia Mansion
Buy on Amazon1990
99
The Haunting of Horse Island
Buy on Amazon1990
100
The Secret at Seven Rocks
Buy on Amazon1991
101
A Secret in Time
Buy on Amazon1991
102
The Mystery of the Missing Millionairess
Buy on Amazon1991
103
The Secret in the Dark
Buy on Amazon1991
104
The Stranger in the Shadows
Buy on Amazon1991
105
The Mystery of the Jade Tiger
Buy on Amazon1991
106
The Clue in the Antique Trunk
Buy on Amazon1992
107
The Case of the Artful Crime
Buy on Amazon1992
108
The Legend of Miner's Creek
Buy on Amazon1992
109
The Secret of the Tibetan Treasure
Buy on Amazon1992
110
The Mystery of the Masked Rider
Buy on Amazon1992
111
The Nutcracker Ballet Mystery
Buy on Amazon1992
112
The Secret at Solaire
Buy on Amazon1993
113
Crime in the Queen's Court
Buy on Amazon1993
114
The Secret Lost at Sea
Buy on Amazon1993
115
The Search for the Silver Persian
Buy on Amazon1993
116
The Suspect in the Smoke
Buy on Amazon1993
117
The Case of the Twin Teddy Bears
Buy on Amazon1993
118
Mystery on the Menu
Buy on Amazon1994
119
Trouble at Lake Tahoe
Buy on Amazon1994
120
The Mystery of the Missing Mascot
Buy on Amazon1994
121
The Case of the Floating Crime
Buy on Amazon1994
122
The Fortune Teller's Secret
Buy on Amazon1994
123
The Message in the Haunted Mansion
Buy on Amazon1994
124
The Clue on the Silver Screen
Buy on Amazon1995
125
The Secret of the Scarlet Hand
Buy on Amazon1995
126
The Teen Model Mystery
Buy on Amazon1995
127
The Riddle in the Rare Book
Buy on Amazon1995
128
The Case of the Dangerous Solution
Buy on Amazon1995
129
The Treasure in the Royal Tower
Buy on Amazon1995
130
The Baby-Sitter Burglaries
Buy on Amazon1996
131
The Sign of the Falcon
Buy on Amazon1996
132
The Hidden Inheritance
Buy on Amazon1996
133
The Fox Hunt Mystery
Buy on Amazon1996
134
The Mystery at the Crystal Palace
Buy on Amazon1996
135
The Secret of the Forgotten Cave
Buy on Amazon1996
136
The Riddle of the Ruby Gazelle
Buy on Amazon1997
137
The Wedding Day Mystery
Buy on Amazon1997
138
In Search of the Black Rose
Buy on Amazon1997
139
The Legend of the Lost Gold
Buy on Amazon1997
140
The Secret of Candlelight Inn
Buy on Amazon1997
141
The Door-to-Door Deception
Buy on Amazon1997
142
The Wild Cat Crime
Buy on Amazon1998
143
The Case of Capital Intrigue
Buy on Amazon1998
144
Mystery on Maui
Buy on Amazon1998
145
The E-Mail Mystery
Buy on Amazon1998
146
The Missing Horse Mystery
Buy on Amazon1998
147
The Ghost of the Lantern Lady
Buy on Amazon1998
148
The Case of the Captured Queen
Buy on Amazon1999
149
On the Trail of Trouble
Buy on Amazon1999
150
The Clue of the Gold Doubloons
Buy on Amazon1999
151
Mystery at Moorsea Manor
Buy on Amazon1999
152
The Chocolate-Covered Contest
Buy on Amazon1999
153
The Key in the Satin Pocket
Buy on Amazon2000
154
Whispers in the Fog
Buy on Amazon2000
155
The Legend of the Emerald Lady
Buy on Amazon2000
156
The Mystery in Tornado Alley
Buy on Amazon2000
157
The Secret in the Stars
Buy on Amazon2000
158
The Music Festival Mystery
Buy on Amazon2000
159
The Curse of the Black Cat
Buy on Amazon2001
160
The Secret of the Fiery Chamber
Buy on Amazon2001
161
The Clue on the Crystal Dove
Buy on Amazon2001
162
Lost in the Everglades
Buy on Amazon2001
163
The Case of the Lost Song
Buy on Amazon2001
164
The Clues Challenge
Buy on Amazon2001
165
The Mystery of the Mother Wolf
Buy on Amazon2002
166
The Crime Lab Case
Buy on Amazon2002
167
The Case of the Creative Crime
Buy on Amazon2002
168
Mystery by Moonlight
Buy on Amazon2002
169
The Bike Tour Mystery
Buy on Amazon2002
170
The Mistletoe Mystery
Buy on Amazon2002
171
No Strings Attached
Buy on Amazon2003
172
Intrigue at the Grand Opera
Buy on Amazon2003
173
The Riding Club Crime
Buy on Amazon2003
174
Danger on the Great Lakes
Buy on Amazon2003
175
A Taste of Danger
Buy on Amazon2003
176
Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland
Buy on Amazon2003
177
The Lost Files of Nancy Drew
Buy on Amazon2007
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series is publication order: 1. The Secret of the Old Clock (1930), 2. The Hidden Staircase (1930), 3. The Bungalow Mystery (1930), 4. The Mystery at Lilac Inn (1930), 5. The Secret of Shadow Ranch (1931), and 172 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series by Carolyn Keene contains 177 books. The series began in 1930 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series is written by Carolyn Keene. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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