
Carolyn Keene
Carolyn Keene is the pseudonym for the authors of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories series. Under this pen name, numerous authors have penned over 170 books since 1930, captivating young readers with thrilling mysteries and adventures. The series, including notable titles like "The Secret of Red Gate Farm" and "Mystery of Crocodile Island," has become a cultural phenomenon, selling millions of copies worldwide and inspiring adaptations across various media.
Books by Carolyn Keene
28 books available
1949

Nancy Drew 26: The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
by Carolyn Keene
3.9(7,039)

The Clue of the Leaning Chimney
by Carolyn Keene
3.9(5,757)
Nancy Drew must unravel a perplexing trail of stolen Chinese vases, missing persons, and a cryptic leaning chimney to save a pottery shop owner from financial ruin, only to discover it leads to even deeper mysteries.
1933

The Sign of the Twisted Candles
by Carolyn Keene
4.0(12,715)
Nancy Drew unravels a decades-old family feud and unearths a hidden birthright, transforming the life of a young woman caught in its bitter grip.

Password to Larkspur Lane
by Carolyn Keene
4.0(10,609)
When a cryptic message arrives via carrier pigeon, Nancy Drew is propelled into a shadowy mystery surrounding a sinister retreat and the secrets it holds.
1930

The Bungalow Mystery
by Carolyn Keene
3.9(19,424)
Nancy Drew's quick thinking and courage are tested when a deserted bungalow hides more than just secrets, endangering her life as she uncovers a friend's problem.

The Mystery at Lilac Inn
by Carolyn Keene
4.0(18,097)
Teenage detective Nancy Drew's summer at Lilac Inn turns perilous as she untangles a web of clues to unmask a cunning jewel thief.

The Hidden Staircase
by Carolyn Keene
4.0(32,849)
Nancy Drew must unravel the secrets of a haunted mansion and its vanishing treasures while confronting a vengeful client of her father, all before a hidden staircase reveals its next victim.




















