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Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Books in Order
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: March 2026
Quick Answer
What order should I read the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series? Start with "The Secret of the Old Clock" (1930) and follow publication order through all 177 books.
The complete Nancy Drew Mystery Stories reading order is listed below in publication sequence.
Publication Order
The Secret of the Old Clock
1930
The Hidden Staircase
1930
The Bungalow Mystery
1930
The Mystery at Lilac Inn
1930
The Secret of Shadow Ranch
1931
The Secret of Red Gate Farm
1931
The Clue in the Diary
1932
Nancy's Mysterious Letter
1932
The Sign of the Twisted Candles
1933
Password to Larkspur Lane
1933
The Clue of the Broken Locket
1934
The Message in the Hollow Oak
1935
The Mystery of the Ivory Charm
1936
The Whispering Statue
1937
The Haunted Bridge
1937
The Clue of the Tapping Heels
1939
Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk
1940
Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion
1941
The Quest of the Missing Map
1942
The Clue in the Jewel Box
1943
The Secret in the Old Attic
1944
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall
1945
Mystery of the Tolling Bell
1946
The Clue in the Old Album
1947
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
1948
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
1949
The Secret of the Wooden Lady
1950
The Clue of the Black Keys
1951
Mystery at the Ski Jump
1952
The Clue of the Velvet Mask
1953
The Ringmaster's Secret
1953
The Scarlet Slipper Mystery
1954
The Witch Tree Symbol
1955
The Hidden Window Mystery
1956
The Haunted Showboat
1957
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion
1959
The Clue in the Old Stagecoach
1960
The Mystery of the Fire Dragon
1961
The Clue of the Dancing Puppet
1962
The Moonstone Castle Mystery
1963
The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes
1964
The Phantom of Pine Hill
1965
The Mystery of the 99 Steps
1966
The Clue in the Crossword Cipher
1967
The Spider Sapphire Mystery
1968
The Invisible Intruder
1969
The Mysterious Mannequin
1970
The Crooked Banister
1971
The Secret of Mirror Bay
1972
The Nancy Drew Cookbook: Clues to Good Cooking
1973
The Double Jinx Mystery
1973
Mystery of the Glowing Eye
1974
The Secret of the Forgotten City
1975
The Sky Phantom
1976
The Strange Message in the Parchment
1977
Mystery of Crocodile Island
1978
The Thirteenth Pearl
1979
The Triple Hoax
1979
The Flying Saucer Mystery
1980
The Secret in the Old Lace
1980
The Greek Symbol Mystery
1980
The Swami's Ring
1981
The Kachina Doll Mystery
1981
The Twin Dilemma
1981
Captive Witness
1981
Mystery of the Winged Lion
1982
Race Against Time
1982
The Sinister Omen
1982
The Elusive Heiress
1982
Clue in the Ancient Disguise
1982
The Broken Anchor
1983
The Silver Cobweb
1983
The Haunted Carousel
1983
Enemy Match
1984
The Mysterious Image
1984
The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery
1984
The Eskimo's Secret
1985
The Bluebeard Room
1985
The Phantom of Venice
1985
The Double Horror of Fenley Place
1987
The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds
1987
The Mardi Gras Mystery
1988
The Clue in the Camera
1988
The Case of the Vanishing Veil
1988
The Joker's Revenge
1988
The Secret of Shady Glen
1988
The Mystery of Misty Canyon
1988
The Case of the Rising Star
1989
The Search for Cindy Austin
1989
The Case of the Disappearing Deejay
1989
The Puzzle at Pineview School
1989
The Girl Who Couldn't Remember
1989
The Ghost of Craven Cove
1989
The Case of the Safecracker's Secret
1990
The Picture Perfect Mystery
1990
The Silent Suspect
1990
The Case of the Photo Finish
1990
The Mystery at Magnolia Mansion
1990
The Haunting of Horse Island
1990
The Secret at Seven Rocks
1991
A Secret in Time
1991
The Mystery of the Missing Millionairess
1991
The Secret in the Dark
1991
The Stranger in the Shadows
1991
The Mystery of the Jade Tiger
1991
The Clue in the Antique Trunk
1992
The Case of the Artful Crime
1992
The Legend of Miner's Creek
1992
The Secret of the Tibetan Treasure
1992
The Mystery of the Masked Rider
1992
The Nutcracker Ballet Mystery
1992
The Secret at Solaire
1993
Crime in the Queen's Court
1993
The Secret Lost at Sea
1993
The Search for the Silver Persian
1993
The Suspect in the Smoke
1993
The Case of the Twin Teddy Bears
1993
Mystery on the Menu
1994
Trouble at Lake Tahoe
1994
The Mystery of the Missing Mascot
1994
The Case of the Floating Crime
1994
The Fortune Teller's Secret
1994
The Message in the Haunted Mansion
1994
The Clue on the Silver Screen
1995
The Secret of the Scarlet Hand
1995
The Teen Model Mystery
1995
The Riddle in the Rare Book
1995
The Case of the Dangerous Solution
1995
The Treasure in the Royal Tower
1995
The Baby-Sitter Burglaries
1996
The Sign of the Falcon
1996
The Hidden Inheritance
1996
The Fox Hunt Mystery
1996
The Mystery at the Crystal Palace
1996
The Secret of the Forgotten Cave
1996
The Riddle of the Ruby Gazelle
1997
The Wedding Day Mystery
1997
In Search of the Black Rose
1997
The Legend of the Lost Gold
1997
The Secret of Candlelight Inn
1997
The Door-to-Door Deception
1997
The Wild Cat Crime
1998
The Case of Capital Intrigue
1998
Mystery on Maui
1998
The E-Mail Mystery
1998
The Missing Horse Mystery
1998
The Ghost of the Lantern Lady
1998
The Case of the Captured Queen
1999
On the Trail of Trouble
1999
The Clue of the Gold Doubloons
1999
Mystery at Moorsea Manor
1999
The Chocolate-Covered Contest
1999
The Key in the Satin Pocket
2000
Whispers in the Fog
2000
The Legend of the Emerald Lady
2000
The Mystery in Tornado Alley
2000
The Secret in the Stars
2000
The Music Festival Mystery
2000
The Curse of the Black Cat
2001
The Secret of the Fiery Chamber
2001
The Clue on the Crystal Dove
2001
Lost in the Everglades
2001
The Case of the Lost Song
2001
The Clues Challenge
2001
The Mystery of the Mother Wolf
2002
The Crime Lab Case
2002
The Case of the Creative Crime
2002
Mystery by Moonlight
2002
The Bike Tour Mystery
2002
The Mistletoe Mystery
2002
No Strings Attached
2003
Intrigue at the Grand Opera
2003
The Riding Club Crime
2003
Danger on the Great Lakes
2003
A Taste of Danger
2003
Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland
2003
The Lost Files of Nancy Drew
2007
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