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Reading order
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Books in Order
This page lists the complete Nancy Drew Mystery Stories reading order by Mildred A. Wirt, with book numbers, publication years, and a publication-order view for readers who want to start at the beginning.
Updated 2026-06-22 / 176 books / 1930-2007
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Reading Order
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories Books by Publication Order
1930
The Secret of the Old Clock
#1
1930
The Hidden Staircase
#2
1930
The Bungalow Mystery
#3
1930
The Mystery at Lilac Inn
#4
1931
The Secret of Shadow Ranch
#5
1931
The Secret of Red Gate Farm
#6
1932
The Clue in the Diary
#7
1932
Nancy's Mysterious Letter
#8
1933
The Sign of the Twisted Candles
#9
1933
Password to Larkspur Lane
#10
1934
The Clue of the Broken Locket
#11
1935
The Message in the Hollow Oak
#12
1936
The Mystery of the Ivory Charm
#13
1937
The Whispering Statue
#14
1937
The Haunted Bridge
#15
1939
The Clue of the Tapping Heels
#16
1940
Mystery of the Brass-Bound Trunk
#17
1941
Mystery of the Moss-Covered Mansion
#18
1942
The Quest of the Missing Map
#19
1943
The Clue in the Jewel Box
#20
1944
The Secret in the Old Attic
#21
1945
The Clue in the Crumbling Wall
#22
1946
Mystery of the Tolling Bell
#23
1947
The Clue in the Old Album
#24
1948
The Ghost of Blackwood Hall
#25
1949
The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
#26
1950
The Secret of the Wooden Lady
#27
1951
The Clue of the Black Keys
#28
1952
Mystery at the Ski Jump
#29
1953
The Clue of the Velvet Mask
#30
1953
The Ringmaster's Secret
#31
1954
The Scarlet Slipper Mystery
#32
1955
The Witch Tree Symbol
#33
1956
The Hidden Window Mystery
#34
1957
The Haunted Showboat
#35
1959
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion
#36
1960
The Clue in the Old Stagecoach
#37
1961
The Mystery of the Fire Dragon
#38
1962
The Clue of the Dancing Puppet
#39
1963
The Moonstone Castle Mystery
#40
1964
The Clue of the Whistling Bagpipes
#41
1965
The Phantom of Pine Hill
#42
1966
The Mystery of the 99 Steps
#43
1967
The Clue in the Crossword Cipher
#44
1968
The Spider Sapphire Mystery
#45
1969
The Invisible Intruder
#46
1970
The Mysterious Mannequin
#47
1971
The Crooked Banister
#48
1972
The Secret of Mirror Bay
#49
1973
The Double Jinx Mystery
#50
1974
Mystery of the Glowing Eye
#51
1975
The Secret of the Forgotten City
#52
1976
The Sky Phantom
#53
1977
The Strange Message in the Parchment
#54
1978
Mystery of Crocodile Island
#55
1979
The Thirteenth Pearl
#56
1979
The Triple Hoax
#57
1980
The Flying Saucer Mystery
#58
1980
The Secret in the Old Lace
#59
1980
The Greek Symbol Mystery
#60
1981
The Swami's Ring
#61
1981
The Kachina Doll Mystery
#62
1981
The Twin Dilemma
#63
1981
Captive Witness
#64
1982
Mystery of the Winged Lion
#65
1982
Race Against Time
#66
1982
The Sinister Omen
#67
1982
The Elusive Heiress
#68
1982
Clue in the Ancient Disguise
#69
1983
The Broken Anchor
#70
1983
The Silver Cobweb
#71
1983
The Haunted Carousel
#72
1984
Enemy Match
#73
1984
The Mysterious Image
#74
1984
The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery
#75
1985
The Eskimo's Secret
#76
1985
The Bluebeard Room
#77
1985
The Phantom of Venice
#78
1987
The Double Horror of Fenley Place
#79
1987
The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds
#80
1988
The Mardi Gras Mystery
#81
1988
The Clue in the Camera
#82
1988
The Case of the Vanishing Veil
#83
1988
The Joker's Revenge
#84
1988
The Secret of Shady Glen
#85
1988
The Mystery of Misty Canyon
#86
1989
The Case of the Rising Star
#87
1989
The Search for Cindy Austin
#88
1989
The Case of the Disappearing Deejay
#89
1989
The Puzzle at Pineview School
#90
1989
The Girl Who Couldn't Remember
#91
1989
The Ghost of Craven Cove
#92
1990
The Case of the Safecracker's Secret
#93
1990
The Picture Perfect Mystery
#94
1990
The Silent Suspect
#95
1990
The Case of the Photo Finish
#96
1990
The Mystery at Magnolia Mansion
#97
1990
The Haunting of Horse Island
#98
1991
The Secret at Seven Rocks
#99
1991
A Secret in Time
#100
1991
The Mystery of the Missing Millionairess
#101
1991
The Secret in the Dark
#102
1991
The Stranger in the Shadows
#103
1991
The Mystery of the Jade Tiger
#104
1992
The Clue in the Antique Trunk
#105
1992
The Case of the Artful Crime
#106
1992
The Legend of Miner's Creek
#107
1992
The Secret of the Tibetan Treasure
#108
1992
The Mystery of the Masked Rider
#109
1992
The Nutcracker Ballet Mystery
#110
1993
The Secret at Solaire
#111
1993
Crime in the Queen's Court
#112
1993
The Secret Lost at Sea
#113
1993
The Search for the Silver Persian
#114
1993
The Suspect in the Smoke
#115
1993
The Case of the Twin Teddy Bears
#116
1994
Mystery on the Menu
#117
1994
Trouble at Lake Tahoe
#118
1994
The Mystery of the Missing Mascot
#119
1994
The Case of the Floating Crime
#120
1994
The Fortune Teller's Secret
#121
1994
The Message in the Haunted Mansion
#122
1995
The Clue on the Silver Screen
#123
1995
The Secret of the Scarlet Hand
#124
1995
The Teen Model Mystery
#125
1995
The Riddle in the Rare Book
#126
1995
The Case of the Dangerous Solution
#127
1995
The Treasure in the Royal Tower
#128
1996
The Baby-Sitter Burglaries
#129
1996
The Sign of the Falcon
#130
1996
The Hidden Inheritance
#131
1996
The Fox Hunt Mystery
#132
1996
The Mystery at the Crystal Palace
#133
1996
The Secret of the Forgotten Cave
#134
1997
The Riddle of the Ruby Gazelle
#135
1997
The Wedding Day Mystery
#136
1997
In Search of the Black Rose
#137
1997
The Legend of the Lost Gold
#138
1997
The Secret of Candlelight Inn
#139
1997
The Door-to-Door Deception
#140
1998
The Wild Cat Crime
#141
1998
The Case of Capital Intrigue
#142
1998
Mystery on Maui
#143
1998
The E-Mail Mystery
#144
1998
The Missing Horse Mystery
#145
1998
The Ghost of the Lantern Lady
#146
1999
The Case of the Captured Queen
#147
1999
On the Trail of Trouble
#148
1999
The Clue of the Gold Doubloons
#149
1999
Mystery at Moorsea Manor
#150
1999
The Chocolate-Covered Contest
#151
2000
The Key in the Satin Pocket
#152
2000
Whispers in the Fog
#153
2000
The Legend of the Emerald Lady
#154
2000
The Mystery in Tornado Alley
#155
2000
The Secret in the Stars
#156
2000
The Music Festival Mystery
#157
2001
The Curse of the Black Cat
#158
2001
The Secret of the Fiery Chamber
#159
2001
The Clue on the Crystal Dove
#160
2001
Lost in the Everglades
#161
2001
The Case of the Lost Song
#162
2001
The Clues Challenge
#163
2002
The Mystery of the Mother Wolf
#164
2002
The Crime Lab Case
#165
2002
The Case of the Creative Crime
#166
2002
Mystery by Moonlight
#167
2002
The Bike Tour Mystery
#168
2002
The Mistletoe Mystery
#169
2003
No Strings Attached
#170
2003
Intrigue at the Grand Opera
#171
2003
The Riding Club Crime
#172
2003
Danger on the Great Lakes
#173
2003
A Taste of Danger
#174
2003
Werewolf in a Winter Wonderland
#175
2007
The Lost Files of Nancy Drew
#176
Questions readers ask
What is the correct Nancy Drew Mystery Stories reading order?
The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories reading order on this page follows the numbered series order where available, with publication years shown beside each book.
How many Nancy Drew Mystery Stories books are there?
This catalog currently lists 176 Nancy Drew Mystery Stories books published across 1930-2007.
Who writes the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories books?
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories is listed as a book series by Mildred A. Wirt.
Should I read Nancy Drew Mystery Stories in publication order?
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