Carolyn Keene

Carolyn Keene

Carolyn Keene also writes as: Mildred A. Wirt.

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Carolyn Keene Stats: The highest rated book by Carolyn Keene on Book Notification is The Bungalow Mystery, the 3rd novel in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. The second-highest rated book is The Mystery at Lilac Inn (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #4).

The most read book by Carolyn Keene on Book Notification is The Secret of the Old Clock, the first novel in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. The second most read book is The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #2).

Below is a complete list of Carolyn Keene books in publication and chronological order, broken down by series. The most popular series by Carolyn Keene is the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Series.

List of Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Nancy Drew Mystery Stories books are The Secret of the Old Clock, The Hidden Staircase, and The Bungalow Mystery.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
8.5
The Secret of the Old Clock
1930
Go
2
8
The Hidden Staircase
1930
Go
3
9.3
The Bungalow Mystery
1930
Go
4
9.3
The Mystery at Lilac Inn
1930
Go
5
9.1
The Secret of Shadow Ranch
1931
Go
6
8.7
The Secret of Red Gate Farm
1931
Go
7
9.2
The Clue in the Diary
1932
Go
8
9.2
Nancy's Mysterious Letter
1932
Go
9
9
The Sign of the Twisted Candles
1933
Go
10
9
Password to Larkspur Lane
1933
Go
11
9
The Clue of the Broken Locket
1934
Go
12
9
The Message in the Hollow Oak
1935
Go
13
9
The Mystery of the Ivory Charm
1936
Go
14
9
The Whispering Statue
1937
Go
15
9
The Haunted Bridge
1937
Go
16
9
The Clue of the Tapping Heels
1939
Go
17
9
Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk
1940
Go
18
9
Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion
1941
Go
19
9
The Quest of the Missing Map
1942
Go
20
9
The Clue in the Jewel Box
1943
Go
21
9.2
The Secret in the Old Attic
1944
Go
22
9
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall
1945
Go
23
9
Mystery of the Tolling Bell
1946
Go
24
9
The Clue in the Old Album
1947
Go
25
9
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
1948
Go
26
8.4
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
1949
Go
27
9
The Secret of the Wooden Lady
1950
Go
28
9
The Clue of the Black Keys
1951
Go
29
9
Mystery at the Ski Jump
1952
Go
30
9
The Clue of the Velvet Mask
1953
Go
31
9
The Ringmaster's Secret
1953
Go
32
8
The Scarlet Slipper Mystery
1954
Go
33
9
The Witch Tree Symbol
1955
Go
34
9
The Hidden Window Mystery
1956
Go
35
8
The Haunted Showboat
1957
Go
36
8.7
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion
1959
Go
37
8.7
The Clue in the Old Stagecoach
1960
Go
38
8.7
The Mystery of the Fire Dragon
1961
Go
39
8
The Clue of the Dancing Puppet
1962
Go
40
8.7
The Moonstone Castle Mystery
1963
Go
41
8.7
The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes
1964
Go
42
8.7
The Phantom of Pine Hill
1965
Go
43
8.7
The Mystery of the 99 Steps
1966
Go
44
8.7
The Clue in the Crossword Cipher
1967
Go
45
8.7
The Spider Sapphire Mystery
1968
Go
46
8.7
The Invisible Intruder
1969
Go
47
8.7
The Mysterious Mannequin
1970
Go
48
8
The Crooked Banister
1971
Go
49
8.7
The Secret of Mirror Bay
1972
Go
50
8.7
The Double Jinx Mystery
1973
Go
51
8.7
Mystery of the Glowing Eye
1974
Go
52
8.7
The Secret of the Forgotten City
1975
Go
53
10
The Sky Phantom
1976
Go
54
8.7
The Strange Message in the Parchment
1977
Go
55
8.7
Mystery of Crocodile Island
1978
Go
56
9
The Thirteenth Pearl
1979
Go
57
8
The Triple Hoax
1979
Go
58
7.3
The Flying Saucer Mystery
1980
Go
59
9
The Secret in the Old Lace
1980
Go
60
8.7
The Greek Symbol Mystery
1980
Go
61
8.7
The Swami's Ring
1981
Go
62
8.7
The Kachina Doll Mystery
1981
Go
63
8.7
The Twin Dilemma
1981
Go
64
8.7
Captive Witness
1981
Go
65
Mystery of the Winged Lion
1982
Go
66
Race Against Time
1982
Go
67
The Sinister Omen
1982
Go
68
6
The Elusive Heiress
1982
Go
69
Clue in the Ancient Disguise
1982
Go
70
The Broken Anchor
1983
Go
71
The Silver Cobweb
1983
Go
72
10
The Haunted Carousel
1983
Go
73
Enemy Match
1984
Go
74
The Mysterious Image
1984
Go
75
The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery
1984
Go
76
6
The Eskimo's Secret
1985
Go
77
The Bluebeard Room
1985
Go
78
The Phantom of Venice
1985
Go
79
The Double Horror of Fenley Place
1987
Go
80
The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds
1987
Go
81
The Mardi Gras Mystery
1988
Go
82
The Clue in the Camera
1988
Go
83
The Case of the Vanishing Veil
1988
Go
84
The Joker's Revenge
1988
Go
85
6
The Secret of Shady Glen
1988
Go
86
The Mystery of Misty Canyon
1988
Go
87
The Case of the Rising Star
1989
Go
88
The Search for Cindy Austin
1989
Go
89
The Case of the Disappearing Deejay
1989
Go
90
The Puzzle at Pineview School
1989
Go
91
The Girl Who Couldn't Remember
1989
Go
92
The Ghost of Craven Cove
1989
Go
93
The Case of the Safecracker's Secret
1990
Go
94
The Picture Perfect Mystery
1990
Go
95
The Silent Suspect
1990
Go
96
The Case of the Photo Finish
1990
Go
97
The Mystery at Magnolia Mansion
1990
Go
98
The Haunting of Horse Island
1990
Go
99
The Secret at Seven Rocks
1991
Go
100
A Secret in Time
1991
Go
101
The Mystery of the Missing Millionairess
1991
Go
102
The Secret in the Dark
1991
Go
103
The Stranger in the Shadows
1991
Go
104
The Mystery of the Jade Tiger
1991
Go
105
The Clue in the Antique Trunk
1992
Go
106
The Case of the Artful Crime
1992
Go
107
The Legend of Miner's Creek
1992
Go
108
The Secret of the Tibetan Treasure
1992
Go
109
The Mystery of the Masked Rider
1992
Go
110
The Nutcracker Ballet Mystery
1992
Go
111
The Secret at Solaire
1993
Go
112
Crime in the Queen's Court
1993
Go
113
The Secret Lost at Sea
1993
Go
114
The Search for the Silver Persian
1993
Go
115
The Suspect in the Smoke
1993
Go
116
6
The Case of the Twin Teddy Bears
1993
Go
117
Mystery on the Menu
1994
Go
118
Trouble at Lake Tahoe
1994
Go
119
The Mystery of the Missing Mascot
1994
Go
120
The Case of the Floating Crime
1994
Go
121
The Fortune Teller's Secret
1994
Go
122
The Message in the Haunted Mansion
1994
Go
123
The Clue on the Silver Screen
1995
Go
124
The Secret of the Scarlet Hand
1995
Go
125
The Teen Model Mystery
1995
Go
126
The Riddle in the Rare Book
1995
Go
127
The Case of the Dangerous Solution
1995
Go
128
The Treasure in the Royal Tower
1995
Go
129
The Baby-Sitter Burglaries
1996
Go
130
The Sign of the Falcon
1996
Go
131
The Hidden Inheritance
1996
Go
132
The Fox Hunt Mystery
1996
Go
133
The Mystery at the Crystal Palace
1996
Go
134
The Secret of the Forgotten Cave
1996
Go
135
The Riddle of the Ruby Gazelle
1997
Go
136
The Wedding Day Mystery
1997
Go
137
In Search of the Black Rose
1997
Go
138
The Legend of the Lost Gold
1997
Go
139
The Secret of Candlelight Inn
1997
Go
140
The Door-to-Door Deception
1997
Go
141
The Wild Cat Crime
1998
Go
142
6
The Case of Capital Intrigue
1998
Go
143
8
Mystery on Maui
1998
Go
144
The E-Mail Mystery
1998
Go
145
The Missing Horse Mystery
1998
Go
146
The Ghost of the Lantern Lady
1998
Go
147
The Case of the Captured Queen
1999
Go
148
On the Trail of Trouble
1999
Go
149
The Clue of the Gold Doubloons
1999
Go
150
Mystery at Moorsea Manor
1999
Go
151
The Chocolate-Covered Contest
1999
Go
152
The Key in the Satin Pocket
2000
Go
153
Whispers in the Fog
2000
Go
154
The Legend of the Emerald Lady
2000
Go
155
6
The Mystery in Tornado Alley
2000
Go
156
The Secret in the Stars
2000
Go
157
The Music Festival Mystery
2000
Go
158
The Curse of the Black Cat
2001
Go
159
6
The Secret of the Fiery Chamber
2001
Go
160
The Clue on the Crystal Dove
2001
Go
161
Lost in the Everglades
2001
Go
162
The Case of the Lost Song
2001
Go
163
The Clues Challenge
2001
Go
164
The Mystery of the Mother Wolf
2002
Go
165
The Crime Lab Case
2002
Go
166
The Case of the Creative Crime
2002
Go
167
Mystery by Moonlight
2002
Go
168
6
The Bike Tour Mystery
2002
Go
169
7.5
The Mistletoe Mystery
2002
Go
170
No Strings Attached
2003
Go
171
Intrigue at the Grand Opera
2003
Go
172
The Riding Club Crime
2003
Go
173
Danger on the Great Lakes
2003
Go
174
6
A Taste of Danger
2003
Go
175
Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland
2003
Go
176
The Lost Files of Nancy Drew
2007
Go

List of Dana Girls Mystery Stories Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Dana Girls Mystery Stories books are The Secret at the Hermitage, The Mystery of the Stone Tiger, and The Circle of Footprints.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
By the Light of the Study Lamp
1934
Go
2
The Secret at Lone Tree Cottage
1934
Go
3
In the Shadow of the Tower
1934
Go
4
A Three-Cornered Mystery
1935
Go
5
The Secret at the Hermitage
1936
Go
6
The Circle of Footprints
1937
Go
7
The Mystery of the Locked Room
1938
Go
8
The Clue in the Cobweb
1939
Go
9
The Secret at the Gatehouse
1940
Go
10
The Mysterious Fireplace
1941
Go
11
The Clue of the Rusty Key
1942
Go
12
The Portrait in the Sand
1943
Go
13
The Secret in the Old Well
1944
Go
14
The Clue in the Ivy
1952
Go
15
The Secret of the Jade Ring
1953
Go
16
Mystery at the Crossroads
1954
Go
17
The Ghost in the Gallery
1955
Go
18
The Clue of the Black Flower
1956
Go
19
The Winking Ruby Mystery
1957
Go
20
The Secret of the Swiss Chalet
1958
Go
21
The Haunted Lagoon
1959
Go
22
The Mystery of the Bamboo Bird
1960
Go
23
The Sierra Gold Mystery
1961
Go
24
The Secret of the Lost Lake
1962
Go
25
The Mystery of the Stone Tiger
1963
Go
26
The Riddle of the Frozen Fountain
1964
Go
27
The Secret of the Silver Dolphin
1965
Go
28
Mystery of the Wax Queen
1966
Go
29
The Secret of the Minstrel’s Guitar
1967
Go
30
The Phantom Surfer
1968
Go
31
The Curious Coronation
1976
Go
32
The Hundred Year Mystery
1977
Go
33
Mountain-Peak Mystery
1978
Go
34
The Witch's Omen
1979
Go

List of Nancy Drew Files Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Nancy Drew Files books are Murder On Ice, Deadly Intent, and Buried Secrets.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Secrets Can Kill
1986
Go
2
Deadly Intent
1986
Go
3
Murder On Ice
1986
Go
4
Smile and Say Murder
1986
Go
5
Hit and Run Holiday
1986
Go
6
White Water Terror
1986
Go
7
Deadly Doubles
1987
Go
8
Two Points To Murder
1987
Go
9
False Moves
1987
Go
10
Buried Secrets
1987
Go
11
Heart of Danger
1987
Go
12
Fatal Ransom
1987
Go
13
Wings of Fear
1987
Go
14
This Side of Evil
1987
Go
15
Trial by Fire
1987
Go
16
Never Say Die
1987
Go
17
Stay Tuned for Danger
1987
Go
18
Circle of Evil
1987
Go
19
Sisters in Crime
1988
Go
20
Very Deadly Yours
1988
Go
21
Recipe for Murder
1988
Go
22
Fatal Attraction
1988
Go
23
Sinister Paradise
1988
Go
24
Till Death Do Us Part
1988
Go
25
Rich and Dangerous
1988
Go
26
Playing with Fire
1988
Go
27
Most Likely to Die
1988
Go
28
The Black Widow
1988
Go
29
Pure Poison
1988
Go
30
Death by Design
1988
Go
31
Trouble in Tahiti
1989
Go
32
High Marks for Malice
1989
Go
33
Danger in Disguise
1989
Go
34
Vanishing Act
1989
Go
35
Bad Medicine
1989
Go
36
Over the Edge
1989
Go
37
Last Dance
1989
Go
38
The Final Scene
1989
Go
39
The Suspect Next Door
1989
Go
40
Shadow of a Doubt
1989
Go
41
Something to Hide
1989
Go
42
The Wrong Chemistry
1989
Go
43
False Impressions
1989
Go
44
Scent of Danger
1990
Go
45
Out of Bounds
1990
Go
46
Win, Place or Die
1990
Go
47
Flirting with Danger
1990
Go
48
Date With Deception
1990
Go
49
Portrait in Crime
1990
Go
50
Deep Secrets
1990
Go
51
A Model Crime
1990
Go
52
Danger For Hire
1990
Go
53
Trail of Lies
1990
Go
54
Cold As Ice
1990
Go
55
Don't Look Twice
1991
Go
56
Make No Mistake
1991
Go
57
Into Thin Air
1991
Go
58
Hot Pursuit
1991
Go
59
High Risk
1991
Go
60
Poison Pen
1991
Go
61
Sweet Revenge
1991
Go
62
Easy Marks
1991
Go
63
Mixed Signals
1991
Go
64
Wrong Track
1991
Go
65
Final Notes
1991
Go
66
Tall, Dark and Deadly
1991
Go
67
Nobody's Business
1992
Go
68
Crosscurrents
1992
Go
69
Running Scared
1992
Go
70
Cutting Edge
1992
Go
71
Hot Tracks
1992
Go
72
Swiss Secrets
1992
Go
73
Rendezvous in Rome
1992
Go
74
Greek Odyssey
1992
Go
75
A Talent For Murder
1992
Go
76
The Perfect Plot
1992
Go
77
Danger on Parade
1992
Go
78
Update on Crime
1992
Go
79
No Laughing Matter
1993
Go
80
Power of Suggestion
1993
Go
81
Making Waves
1993
Go
82
Dangerous Relations
1993
Go
83
Diamond Deceit
1993
Go
84
Choosing Sides
1993
Go
85
Sea of Suspicion
1993
Go
86
Let's Talk Terror
1993
Go
87
Moving Target
1993
Go
88
False Pretenses
1993
Go
89
Designs in Crime
1993
Go
90
Stage Fright
1993
Go
91
If Looks Could Kill
1994
Go
92
My Deadly Valentine
1994
Go
93
Hotline to Danger
1994
Go
94
Illusions of Evil
1994
Go
95
An Instinct for Trouble
1994
Go
96
The Runaway Bride
1994
Go
97
Squeeze Play
1994
Go
98
Island of Secrets
1994
Go
99
The Cheating Heart
1994
Go
100
Dance Till You Die
1994
Go
101
The Picture of Guilt
1994
Go
102
Counterfeit Christmas
1994
Go
103
Heart of Ice
1995
Go
104
Kiss and Tell
1995
Go
105
Stolen Affections
1995
Go
106
Flying Too High
1995
Go
107
Anything for Love
1995
Go
108
Captive Heart
1995
Go
109
Love Notes
1995
Go
110
Hidden Meanings
1995
Go
111
The Stolen Kiss
1995
Go
112
For Love or Money
1995
Go
113
Wicked Ways
1996
Go
114
Rehearsing for Romance
1996
Go
115
Running Into Trouble
1996
Go
116
Under His Spell
1996
Go
117
Skipping a Beat
1996
Go
118
Betrayed by Love
1996
Go
119
Against the Rules
1997
Go
120
Dangerous Loves
1997
Go
121
Natural Enemies
1997
Go
122
Strange Memories
1997
Go
123
Wicked for the Weekend
1997
Go
124
Crime at the Chat Café
1997
Go

List of Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys: Super Mystery Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys: Super Mystery books are Double Crossing, Mystery Train, and Hits and Misses.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Double Crossing
1988
Go
2
A Crime for Christmas
1988
Go
3
Dangerous Games
1989
Go
4
Shock Waves
1989
Go
5
The Last Resort
1989
Go
6
The Paris Connection
1990
Go
7
Buried in Time
1990
Go
8
Mystery Train
1990
Go
9
Best of Enemies
1991
Go
10
High Survival
1991
Go
11
New Year's Evil
1991
Go
12
Tour of Danger
1992
Go
13
Spies and Lies
1992
Go
14
Tropic of Fear
1992
Go
15
Courting Disaster
1993
Go
16
Hits and Misses
1993
Go
17
Evil in Amsterdam
1993
Go
18
Desperate Measures
1994
Go
19
Passport to Danger
1994
Go
20
Danger Down Under
1994
Go
21
Hollywood Horror
1994
Go
22
Copper Canyon Conspiracy
1994
Go
23
Dead on Arrival
1995
Go
24
Target for Terror
1995
Go
25
Secrets of the Nile
1995
Go
26
A Question of Guilt
1996
Go
27
Islands of Intrigue
1996
Go
28
Murder on the Fourth of July
1996
Go
29
High Stakes
1996
Go
30
Nightmare in New Orleans
1997
Go
31
Royal Revenge
1997
Go
32
Out of Control
1997
Go
33
Exhibition of Evil
1997
Go
34
At All Costs
1997
Go
35
Process of Elimination
1998
Go
36
Operation Titanic
1998
Go

List of River Heights Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top River Heights books are Love Times Three, Guilty Secrets, and Going Too Far.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Love Times Three
1989
Go
2
Guilty Secrets
1989
Go
3
Going Too Far
1990
Go
4
Stolen Kisses
1990
Go
5
Between the Lines
1990
Go
6
Lessons in Love
1990
Go
7
Cheating Hearts
1990
Go
8
The Trouble with Love
1990
Go
9
Lies and Whispers
1991
Go
10
Mixed Emotions
1991
Go
11
Broken Hearts
1991
Go
12
Hard to Handle
1991
Go
13
Junior Class Trip
1991
Go
14
A Mind of Her Own
1991
Go
15
Love and Games
1992
Go
16
Friends And Rivals
1992
Go
17
The Jealousy Trap
1992
Go

List of Nancy Drew: Notebooks Books in Publication Order

Nancy solves third grade mysteries with friends, missing items, and unfair tricks.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Slumber Party Secret
1994
Go
2
The Lost Locket
1994
Go
3
The Secret Santa
1994
Go
4
Bad Day for Ballet
1995
Go
5
The Soccer Shoe Clue
1995
Go
6
The Ice Cream Scoop
1995
Go
7
Trouble at Camp Treehouse
1995
Go
8
The Best Detective
1995
Go
9
The Thanksgiving Surprise
1995
Go
10
Not Nice on Ice
1996
Go
11
The Pen Pal Puzzle
1996
Go
12
The Puppy Problem
1996
Go
13
The Wedding Gift Goof
1996
Go
14
The Funny Face Fight
1996
Go
15
The Crazy Key Clue
1996
Go
16
The Ski Slope Mystery
1997
Go
17
Whose Pet Is Best?
1997
Go
18
The Stolen Unicorn
1997
Go
19
The Lemonade Raid
1997
Go
20
Hannah's Secret
1997
Go
21
Princess on Parade
1997
Go
22
The Clue in the Glue
1998
Go
23
Alien in the Classroom
1998
Go
24
The Hidden Treasures
1998
Go
25
Dare at the Fair
1998
Go
26
The Lucky Horseshoes
1998
Go
27
Trouble Takes the Cake
1998
Go
28
Thrill on the Hill
1998
Go
29
Lights! Camera! Clues!
1999
Go
30
It's No Joke!
1999
Go
31
The Fine-Feathered Mystery
1999
Go
32
The Black Velvet Mystery
1999
Go
33
The Gumdrop Ghost
1999
Go
34
Trash or Treasure?
2000
Go
35
Third-Grade Reporter
2000
Go
36
The Make-Believe Mystery
2000
Go
37
Dude Ranch Detective
2000
Go
38
Candy Is Dandy
2000
Go
39
The Chinese New Year Mystery
2000
Go
40
Dinosaur Alert!
2001
Go
41
Flower Power
2001
Go
42
Circus Act
2001
Go
43
The Walkie Talkie Mystery
2001
Go
44
The Purple Fingerprint
2001
Go
45
The Dashing Dog Mystery
2001
Go
46
The Snow Queen's Surprise
2002
Go
47
The Crook Who Took the Book
2002
Go
48
The Crazy Carnival Case
2002
Go
49
The Sand Castle Mystery
2002
Go
50
The Scarytales Sleepover
2002
Go
51
The Old-Fashioned Mystery
2002
Go
52
Big Worry In Wonderland
2003
Go
53
Recipe for Trouble
2003
Go
54
The Stinky Cheese Surprise
2003
Go
55
The Day Camp Disaster
2003
Go
56
Turkey Trouble
2003
Go
57
The Carousel Mystery
2003
Go
58
The Dollhouse Mystery
2004
Go
59
The Bike Race Mystery
2004
Go
60
The Lighthouse Mystery
2004
Go
61
Space Case
2004
Go
62
The Secret in the Spooky Woods
2004
Go
63
The Snowman Surprise
2004
Go
64
The Bunny-Hop Hoax
2005
Go
65
Strike-Out Scare
2005
Go
66
Zoo Clue
2005
Go
67
The Singing Suspects
2005
Go
68
The Apple Bandit
2005
Go
69
The Kitten Caper
2005
Go

List of Nancy Drew on Campus in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Nancy Drew on Campus books are Secret Rules, New Lives, New Loves, and On Her Own.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
New Lives, New Loves
1995
Go
2
On Her Own
1995
Go
3
Don't Look Back
1995
Go
4
Tell Me the Truth
1995
Go
5
Secret Rules
1996
Go
6
It's Your Move
1996
Go
7
False Friends
1996
Go
8
Getting Closer
1996
Go
9
Broken Promises
1996
Go
10
Party Weekend
1996
Go
11
In the Name of Love
1996
Go
12
Just the Two of Us
1996
Go
13
Campus Exposures
1996
Go
14
Hard to Get
1996
Go
15
Loving and Losing
1996
Go
16
Going Home
1996
Go
17
New Beginnings
1997
Go
18
Keeping Secrets
1997
Go
19
Love On-Line
1997
Go
20
Jealous Feelings
1997
Go
21
Love and Betrayal
1997
Go
22
In and Out of Love
1997
Go
23
Otherwise Engaged
1997
Go
24
In the Spotlight
1997
Go
25
Snowbound
1998
Go

List of Nancy Drew: Girl Detective Books in Publication Order

Nancy Drew solves local mysteries, from thefts and vandalism to possible kidnappings and missing documents.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Without a Trace
2004
Go
2
6
A Race Against Time
2004
Go
3
False Notes
2004
Go
4
High Risk
2004
Go
5
Lights, Camera...
2004
Go
6
Action!
2004
Go
7
The Stolen Relic
2004
Go
8
The Scarlet Macaw Scandal
2004
Go
9
Stop the Clock
2005
Go
10
Secret of the Spa
2005
Go
11
Uncivil Acts
2005
Go
12
Riverboat Ruse
2005
Go
13
Trade Wind Danger
2005
Go
14
Bad Times, Big Crimes
2005
Go
15
Framed
2005
Go
16
Dangerous Plays
2006
Go
17
En Garde
2006
Go
18
Pit of Vipers
2006
Go
19
The Orchid Thief
2006
Go
20
Getting Burned
2006
Go
21
Close Encounters
2006
Go
22
Dressed to Steal
2007
Go
23
Troubled Waters
2007
Go
24
Murder on the Set
2007
Go
25
Trails of Treachery
2007
Go
26
Fishing for Clues
2007
Go
27
Intruder!
2007
Go
28
Mardi Gras Masquerade
2008
Go
29
The Stolen Bones
2008
Go
30
Identity Revealed
2009
Go

List of Nancy Drew: Girl Detective Super Mystery Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Where's Nancy?
2005
Go
2
Once Upon a Crime
2006
Go
3
Real Fake
2007
Go

List of Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew books are Scream for Ice Cream, Case of the Sneaky Snowman, and Sleepover Sleuths.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Sleepover Sleuths
2006
Go
2
Scream for Ice Cream
2006
Go
3
Pony Problems
2006
Go
4
The Cinderella Ballet Mystery
2006
Go
5
Case of the Sneaky Snowman
2006
Go
6
The Fashion Disaster
2007
Go
7
The Circus Scare
2007
Go
8
Lights, Camera . . . Cats!
2007
Go
9
The Halloween Hoax
2007
Go
10
Ticket Trouble
2007
Go
11
Ski School Sneak
2007
Go
12
Valentine's Day Secret
2007
Go
13
Chick-napped!
2008
Go
14
The Zoo Crew
2008
Go
15
Mall Madness
2008
Go
16
Thanksgiving Thief
2008
Go
17
Wedding Day Disaster
2008
Go
18
Earth Day Escapade
2009
Go
19
April Fool's Day
2009
Go
20
Treasure Trouble
2009
Go
21
Double Take
2009
Go
22
Unicorn Uproar
2009
Go
23
Babysitting Bandit
2009
Go
24
Princess Mix-up Mystery
2009
Go
25
Buggy Breakout
2010
Go
26
Camp Creepy
2010
Go
27
Cat Burglar Caper
2010
Go
28
Time Thief
2011
Go
29
Designed for Disaster
2011
Go
30
Dance Off
2011
Go
31
The Make-a-Pet Mystery
2012
Go
32
Cape Mermaid Mystery
2012
Go
33
The Pumpkin Patch Puzzle
2012
Go
34
Cupcake Chaos
2013
Go
35
Cooking Camp Disaster
2013
Go
36
The Secret of the Scarecrow
2013
Go
37
The Flower Show Fiasco
2014
Go
38
A Musical Mess
2014
Go
39
Museum Mayhem
2014
Go
40
Butterfly Blues
2015
Go

List of Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery (Books II) in Publication Order (with Franklin W. Dixon)

Three teen detectives solve crimes in various locations.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Terror on Tour (With: Franklin W. Dixon)
2007
Go
2
Danger Overseas (With: Franklin W. Dixon)
2008
Go
3
Club Dread (With: Franklin W. Dixon)
2009
Go
4
Gold Medal Murder (With: Franklin W. Dixon)
2010
Go
5
Bonfire Masquerade (With: Franklin W. Dixon)
2011
Go
6
Stage Fright (With: Franklin W. Dixon)
2012
Go

List of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Perfect Mystery Books in Publication Order

Nancy Drew solves mysteries, going undercover in a pageant and online to expose bullies and clear names.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Pageant Perfect Crime
2008
Go
2
Perfect Cover
2008
Go
3
6
The Perfect Escape
2008
Go

List of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Identity Mystery Books in Publication Order

A girl and her friends investigate cyberbullies in a virtual reality site.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
6
Secret Identity
2008
Go
2
Identity Theft
2009
Go
3
Identity Revealed
2009
Go

List of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Model Mystery Books in Publication Order

Nancy investigates sabotage targeting her friend Sydney's wedding events.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Model Crime
2009
Go
2
Model Menace
2009
Go
3
Model Suspect
2009
Go

List of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Eco Mystery Books in Publication Order

Nancy Drew investigates ecological abuses and a fraudulent company at a Costa Rican resort.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Green-Eyed Monster
2009
Go
2
Green with Envy
2010
Go
3
Seeing Green
2010
Go

List of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Sabotage Mystery Books in Publication Order

A girl detective solves mysterious cases, including sabotage and theft.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Secret Sabotage
2010
Go
2
Serial Sabotage
2010
Go
3
Sabotage Surrender
2011
Go

List of Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Malibu Mayhem Books in Publication Order

Nancy investigates a spa guru possibly dumping ocean garbage, with friends, while on vacation.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
California Schemin'
2011
Go
2
Mystery at Malachite Mansion
2011
Go
3
Stalk, Don't Run
2012
Go

List of Nancy Drew Diaries Books in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top Nancy Drew Diaries books are Curse of the Arctic Star, Strangers on a Train, and A Nancy Drew Christmas.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
7
Curse of the Arctic Star
2013
Go
2
6
Strangers on a Train
2013
Go
3
8
Mystery of the Midnight Rider
2013
Go
4
6
Once Upon a Thriller
2013
Go
5
6
Sabotage at Willow Woods
2014
Go
6
6
Secret at Mystic Lake
2014
Go
7
6
The Phantom of Nantucket
2014
Go
8
4
The Magician's Secret
2015
Go
9
6
The Clue at Black Creek Farm
2015
Go
10
8
A Script for Danger
2015
Go
11
8
The Red Slippers
2015
Go
12
9
The Sign in the Smoke
2016
Go
13
8
The Ghost of Grey Fox Inn
2016
Go
14
7
Riverboat Roulette
2017
Go
15
8
The Professor and the Puzzle
2017
Go
16
4
The Haunting on Heliotrope Lane
2018
Go
17
4
Famous Mistakes
2018
Go
18
7.3
A Nancy Drew Christmas
2018
Go
19
7
The Stolen Show
2019
Go
20
6
Hidden Pictures
2020
Go
21
8
The Vanishing Statue
2020
Go
22
4
Danger at the Iron Dragon
2021
Go
23
4
A Capitol Crime
2021
Go
24
8
The Blue Lady of Coffin Hall
2022
Go
25
6
Captain Stone's Revenge
2023
Go
26
What Disappears in Vegas...
2024
Go
27
Superstitions of "The Scottish Play"
2025
Go
28
Vans & Villains
2026
Go

List of Nancy Drew Clue Chapter Books in Publication Order

Follows Nancy Drew and her friends solving local mysteries, aimed at younger readers.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
10
Pool Party Puzzler
2015
Go
2
10
Last Lemonade Standing
2015
Go
3
10
A Star Witness
2015
Go
4
Big Top Flop
2016
Go
5
Movie Madness
2016
Go
6
Pets on Parade
2016
Go
7
Candy Kingdom Chaos
2017
Go
8
World Record Mystery
2017
Go
9
Springtime Crime
2018
Go
10
Boo Crew
2018
Go
11
The Tortoise and the Scare
2019
Go
12
Turkey Trot Plot
2019
Go
13
Puppy Love Prank
2020
Go
14
The Big Island Burglary
2020
Go
15
The Great Goat Gaffe
2021
Go
16
Duck Derby Debacle
2021
Go
17
Recipe Ruckus
2022
Go
18
Bird Bonanza
2023
Go
19
Chimpanzee Spree
2024
Go

List of Nancy Drew Graphic Novels in Publication Order

Ranked by popularity, the top graphic novels are The Demon of River Heights, Writ in Stone, and The Haunted Dollhouse.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Demon of River Heights
2005
Go
2
Writ in Stone
2005
Go
3
The Haunted Dollhouse
2005
Go
4
The Girl Who Wasn't There
2006
Go
5
The Fake Heir
2006
Go
6
Mr. Cheeters Is Missing
2006
Go
7
The Charmed Bracelet
2006
Go
8
Global Warning
2007
Go
9
Ghost in the Machinery
2007
Go
10
The Disoriented Express
2007
Go
11
Monkey-Wrench Blues
2007
Go
12
Dress Reversal
2008
Go
13
Doggone Town
2008
Go
14
Sleight of Dan
2008
Go
15
Tiger Counter
2008
Go
16
What Goes Up...
2009
Go
17
Night of the Living Chatchke
2009
Go
18
City under the Basement
2009
Go
19
Cliffhanger
2009
Go
20
High School Musical Mystery
2010
Go
21
High School Musical Mystery II
2010
Go

List of Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys: Be A Detective Books in Publication Order (with Franklin W. Dixon)

Ranked by popularity, the top Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys: Be A Detective books are The Secret of the Knight's Sword, Danger on Ice, and The Feathered Serpent.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Secret of the Knight's Sword
1984
Go
2
Danger on Ice
1984
Go
3
The Feathered Serpent
1984
Go
4
Secret Cargo
1984
Go
5
The Alaskan Mystery
1984
Go
6
The Missing Money Mystery
1985
Go

List of Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, Super Sleuths! Books in Publication Order (with Paul Frame, with Franklin W. Dixon)

Three friends investigate mysteries like anonymous gifts and stolen treasure.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Super Sleuths! (With: Paul Frame, Franklin W. Dixon)
1981
Go
2
Super Sleuths! Vol. 2 (With: Paul Frame, Franklin W. Dixon)
1981
Go

List of Nancy Drew Companion Books in Publication Order

Nancy Drew shares her sleuthing secrets with the Detective Club, including tips on handwriting, fingerprints, and catching ghosts.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Nancy Drew Cookbook: Clues to Good Cooking
1973
Go
2
The Nancy Drew Sleuth Book
1979
Go

List of Nancy Drew CW Books in Publication Order (with Micol Ostow)

Nancy Drew investigates sinister curses threatening her town.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Nancy Drew: The Curse (With: Micol Ostow)
2020
Go

List of Nancy Drew Files Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Nancy Drew Files Vol. I: Secrets Can Kill; Deadly Intent; Murder on Ice
2019
Go
2
Nancy Drew Files Vol. II: Smile and Say Murder; Hit and Run Holiday; White Water Terror
2019
Go

List of Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery Books in Publication Order (with Franklin W. Dixon)

Ranked by popularity, the top Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery books are Stage Fright, Terror on Tour, and Danger Overseas.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Terror on Tour
2007
Go
2
Danger Overseas
2008
Go
3
Club Dread
2009
Go
4
Gold Medal Murder
2010
Go
5
Bonfire Masquerade
2011
Go
6
Stage Fright
2012
Go

List of Nancy Drew Picture Books in Publication Order

Illustrated cases of Nancy Drew, solving mysteries surrounding pets and puppets.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Mystery of the Lost Dogs
1977
Go
2
The Secret of the Twin Puppets
1977
Go

List of The Dana Girls Mystery Stories, Second Set Books in Publication Order

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
The Curious Coronation
1976
Go
2
The Hundred Year Mystery
1977
Go

List of Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Graphic Novels in Publication Order (with Sarah Kinney)

Three friends solve local mysteries together.

ReadTitle Avg.YearBook Link
1
Enter the Dragon Mystery
2013
Go
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Carolyn Keene

Carolyn Keene is known for writing in the Mystery, Young Adult Fiction, and Children's Books genres.

Carolyn Keene is the pen name used by the authors of The Dana Girls mystery series and the Nancy Drew mystery series, each of which was produced by the Stratemeyer Syndicate. Additionally, the Keene pseudonym is credited with the Nancy Drew Notebooks and the Nancy Drew spinoff, called River Heights.

Edward Stratemeyer hired authors starting with Mildred Wirt, to pen the manuscripts for the Nancy Drew stories. Authors got paid $125 for every book and were required by the contract they signed to give up all rights to the work and maintain confidentially.

Mildred is credited as being the primary writer of Nancy Drew under this pen name. Other ghostwriters that wrote Nancy Drew mysteries include James Duncan Lawrence, Leslie McFarlane, Nancy Axelrad, Walter Karig, Charles S. Strong, and Susan Wittig Albert, among many others.

Harriet rewrote original books and added some new titles after Mildred’s withdrawal from writing books in the series.

Also involved in the writing process were Harriet Stratemeyer Adams’ daughters, who provided input on the books and sometimes helped selecting book titles. Harriet Otis Smith (the Syndicate’s secretary), who invented Bess and George, and editors at Grosset & Dunlap.

Read The Secret of the Old Clock, the original Nancy Drew mystery, and the first book of the iconic mystery series which introduced readers to America’s favorite teen sleuth.

The accidental rescue of this little girl that lives with her two great aunts leads to this adventurous search for one will that’s missing.

Longtime fans and aspiring detectives alike are going to enjoy solving this case along with Nancy in an action packed and suspenseful thriller.

The Hidden Staircase was adapted into a movie in 2019.

Nancy, after getting a call from Helen Corning (her friend), agrees to help solve a rather baffling mystery. Helen’s Aunt Rosemary has been living with her mom at the old family mansion, and they’ve noticed a number of odd things. They’ve hear the thumps, music, and creaking noises in the night, and seen some spooky shadows on the walls. So could the house be haunted?

Right when she hangs the phone up, this odd man visits Nancy’s house to warn her and her dad that they’re in danger due to a case that she’s working on buying property for a railroad company. This warning leads her and her dad to look for the missing Willie Wharton (a landowner) that can prove he signed his land away to the railroad and save the railroad from getting sued. Is Nancy going to be able to find this missing landowner and learn how these mysteries are connected?

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  1. Elly Griffiths, author of the Ruth Galloway Series.
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  3. Holly Jackson, author of the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder Series.
  4. Elle Cosimano, author of the Finlay Donovan Series.
  5. Karen M. McManus, author of the One of Us Series.
  6. Edgar Allan Poe, author of the Edgar Allan Poe Tales.
  7. Peter Lovesey, author of the Peter Diamond Series.
  8. Meg Cabot, author of the Princess Diaries Series.
  9. Maureen Johnson, author of the Truly Devious Series.
  10. Simon Brett, author of the Fethering Mystery Series.

Carolyn Keene: F.A.Q

What was the first book Carolyn Keene wrote?

The first book written by Carolyn Keene was The Secret of the Old Clock, published in 1930.

What was the most recent book Carolyn Keene wrote?

Their most recently released work was Vans & Villains on January 20th, 2026.

What is the most popular book by Carolyn Keene?

Based on the number of readers on Book Notification, the most popular Carolyn Keene book is The Secret of the Old Clock. Here are their most popular books and their average ratings:
  1. The Secret of the Old Clock (8.48)
  2. The Hidden Staircase (8.00)
  3. The Bungalow Mystery (9.33)
  4. The Secret of Shadow Ranch (9.14)
  5. The Sign of the Twisted Candles (9.00)

What genres does Carolyn Keene Write?

Carolyn Keene primarily writes in the Children's Books, Mystery, and Young Adult Fiction genres. Their work includes sub-genres such as Amateur Sleuth Mystery, Whodunit, and Young Adult Mystery.

Are there upcoming new books by Carolyn Keene?

Carolyn Keene does not have any upcoming books with a set publication date within the next few months at this time.

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How many books has Carolyn Keene written?

Carolyn Keene has written 661 books across 42 series.
  • 176 books in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Series
  • 34 books in the Dana Girls Mystery Stories Series
  • 124 books in the Nancy Drew Files Series
  • 36 books in the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys: Super Mystery Series
  • 17 books in the River Heights Series
  • 69 books in the Nancy Drew: Notebooks Series
  • 25 Nancy Drew on Campus
  • 30 books in the Nancy Drew: Girl Detective Series
  • 3 books in the Nancy Drew: Girl Detective Super Mystery Series
  • 40 books in the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Series
  • 6 books in the Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery (Series II)
  • 3 books in the Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Perfect Mystery Series
  • 3 books in the Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Identity Mystery Series
  • 3 books in the Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Model Mystery Series
  • 3 books in the Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Eco Mystery Series
  • 3 books in the Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Sabotage Mystery Series
  • 3 books in the Nancy Drew: Girl Mystery Malibu Mayhem Series
  • 28 books in the Nancy Drew Diaries Series
  • 19 books in the Nancy Drew Clue Chapter Series
  • 21 Nancy Drew Graphic Novels
  • 6 books in the Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys: Be A Detective Series
  • 2 books in the Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, Super Sleuths! Series
  • 2 Nancy Drew Companion Books
  • 1 book in the Nancy Drew CW Series
  • 2 books in the Nancy Drew Files Series
  • 6 books in the Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery Series
  • 2 Nancy Drew Picture Books
  • 2 books in The Dana Girls Mystery Stories, Second Set Series
  • 1 book in the Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew Graphic Novel Series

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