New Releases by Carolyn Keene

In the sleepy town of River Heights, teenage sleuth Nancy Drew answers a desperate plea from friend Helen Corning about eerie disturbances at Twin Elms, the grand old mansion of elderly sisters Rosemary and Floretta Turnbull. Valuables vanish, ghostly music haunts the night, chandeliers sway mysteriously, and masked figures lurk—rumors swirl of Civil War ghosts. Fearless Nancy investigates, as her father Carson Drew vanishes amid a feud with miser Nathan Gombet over riverfront land. The second Nancy Drew Mystery Stories novel, this teen detective classic probes courage versus deception in a decaying manor. Its core twist—a secret staircase tunneling to Gombet''s identical stone house—reveals "hauntings" as a swindle to scare out the owners. Nancy alone unravels the plot, rescues her father, and affirms reason over superstition. Young mystery lovers will thrill to Nancy''s solo daring, page by gripping page.

The young detective Nancy Drew’s sleuthing skills are once again put to the test when her friend’s inheritance of diamonds—forty thousand dollars worth—is stolen during a lunch. Nancy struggles to uncover enough clues to break open the case before the police arrest her friend’s guardian, the last person known to have the diamonds. Can Nancy solve the case and exonerate an innocent person before it’s too late? The Mystery at Lilac Inn was ghostwritten by Mildred Wirt Benson, one of the many ghostwriters who wrote Nancy Drew stories under the pen name Carolyn Keene. It was first published in 1930, and was almost entirely rewritten in 1961 by Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. This Standard Ebooks edition follows the first edition text. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Nancy Drew’s reputation as an amateur detective precedes her when two elderly sisters ask her to look into a haunting at their mansion. Can Nancy help them find the source of the strange happenings before the sisters are forced to sell the house? The Hidden Staircase is the second of the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories. Carolyn Keene was a pseudonym used by the series’ authors; this particular book was written by Mildred Wirt Benson, who claimed it was her favorite Nancy Drew story that she wrote. It was first published in 1930, and later revised in 1959. This Standard Ebooks edition follows the text of the first edition. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

Nancy must figure out the connection between a mysterious diary and a suspicious house fire.

Nancy and her friends must unravel the secrets of mysterious conspiracy and track down a ring of counterfeiters.

While visiting Ned Nickerson at college, Nancy must ask him some sensitive questions after a scandal breaks out that could lead to his expulsion. and she uncovers a secret obsession that puts more than broken hearts at stake.

When a star model disappears, Nancy’s Aunt Eloise insists that she replace the model in a fashion show. Nancy reluctantly accepts the invitation, only to discover that several of the clothes for the show have been stolen! Once on the trail of her elusive enemies, Nancy discovers clue after clue pointing to a diabolical scheme that she must stop before there’s a fashion disaster that can’t be fixed…

Nancy grapples with sabotaged cars, suspicious accidents, and a desperate letter to an advice column figure in this summertime mystery.

Nancy goes undercover as an investigative reporter after threats are made on the life of handsome WRVH-TV News anchorman Hal Taylor. The evening news is filled with violence, ambition, and greed—and that’s just behind the camera! Can Nancy get to the bottom of who’s after Hal in time?

On a tour of the National Aquarium in Baltimore, Nancy is asked to look into a series of threats against the staff. But the controversial curator, whose stand against industrial pollution had sparked conflict, is immediately killed. Nancy races to solve the crime before the murderer strikes again.

The Internet...a world without rules, without boundaries. And it’s all just a click away... Ryan Corrigan is not what most people would call a “cool” guy. He’s usually called something more like geek or cyber-nerd. Maybe it’s because he and his mom move almost every year, so he never gets a chance to make friends. Or maybe it’s because he spends most of his time glued to his computer. It’s his friend. But now Ryan’s “friend” has gotten him into some big trouble. If Ryan doesn’t find a real ally fast, he could end up in jail—or worse, a victim of a terrible “accident.” Different people in different places—the one thing they have in common is a new address on the Internet: Danger.com. Where all your fears come true…

Nancy and Ned are off to Southern California to visit Josh Kline and his younger sister, Rachel. But when Rachel disappears from her high school commencement, Nancy learns that the girl has graduated into a world of trouble. She''s fallen into an ultra-rich, ultra-chic, ultra-dangerous LA scene. One of the guys Rachel''s been hanging out with has a taste for hot cars and a distaste for all the rules. He''s a prime suspect in a wave of burglaries in the Hollywood hills, but a secret society calling itself the Kats warns Nancy off the case. Rachel''s playing with fire, and Nancy knows she has to find out what makes the Kat clique tick before Josh''s little sister gets burned.

Nancy and her friend, Bree, discover that Tahiti is no paradise as they search for the truth behind the death of Bree’s mother in a freak accident five years ago.

A desperate call from an old friend brings Nancy to Seattle to investigate a possible murder.

A weekend on the slopes is just what Nancy and Ned need to rekindle their romance. Joined by Bess and George, they head for the mountains—and run straight into deadly peril. First, Nancy''s towline breaks, then she and Ned careen toward the edge of a cliff in an out-of-control Jeep! Among the suspects is a good-looking ski instructor who George is already falling for. Nancy’s got to move fast—before an avalanche of murder buries them all!

Nancy poses as a student and goes undercover to investigate a series of thefts at Bedford High.

Revenge rides a dark horse—and Nancy’s the target! Nancy is going to visit one of her best friends, Colleen, who is horse crazy and has her own horses. With one of the best of them, Nightingale, she is going to race in the Midwest International Horse Show. The prizewinning filly is worth a cool $200,000, and that kind of cash can breed plenty of greed, ambition, and danger. Soon Nancy has her hands full trying to stop the mysterious culprit, The Masked Rider, who wants to kill Nightingale.

The famous clock from the first Nancy Drew mystery returns in this thrilling adventure.

This resort has the recipe for disaster! Nancy’s thrilled that she, Bess, George, and Hannah will be attending the grand opening of the newly renovated Gourmet Getaway. Not only will they be able to eat four-star meals prepared by master chefs, they’ll get to take cooking classes with them, too. But before the table’s even set, problems start plaguing the resort, both in and out of the kitchen. Nancy can’t believe it’s just bad luck, but who’s causing all the problems? Nancy puts her cooking on the back burner so she can devote her attention to solving the mystery. Can she manage to find out who’s behind the trouble before more sabotage is served?

How many strings will fray before a family business falls apart? Nancy, George, and Bess are going on a vacation to Paris, and Nancy’s father pulled a few strings to get the girls some quaint accommodations: a tiny top-floor flat in a small three-story house on the Ile Saint Louis. The first floor of the building is a puppet theater, museum, and shop, owned by twenty-seven-year-old Mimi Loiseau, who lives on the second floor. Mimi’s great-grandmother had always hinted at a unique family treasure, but she died before she could tell Mimi what, or where, it was. Now someone is stealing puppets and vandalizing apartments. Could this someone be looking for the long-lost treasure? Nancy’s on the scene just in time to help save Mimi’s business—and to make sure they all get home in one piece!

In a winter wonderland, Nancy takes a walk on the wild side! Nancy, Bess, and George are staying at a rustic lodge in Wyoming, looking forward to fun winter sports like skiing and dogsledding. But their vacation plunges into mystery when Rainbow, the lodge’s tame pet wolf, suddenly disappears, leaving her five newborn pups motherless. Then Nancy learns that the lodge owners are creating a wolf sanctuary on their land—and not everybody is happy. Was stealing Rainbow meant to be a warning? As Nancy investigates, her suspects include a hostile neighbor, a young wolf expert, and a handsome ranch hand. And if she’s not careful, someone in the white wilderness will snow her under for good!

Dream trip? Or a nightmare of trouble? When Hannah Gruen inherits a farm from a distant cousin, the Drews, with Bess and George, drive off for a scenic Oklahoma vacation. The plan is to sell the property and pack up whatever mementos Hannah wants to keep. But a terrifying encounter with a tornado is just the beginning of trouble. In a duffel bag Nancy discovers what looks like a ransom note—and a gruff intruder appears, insisting that the bag is his! Is he planning a kidnapping? Nancy contacts the local police, but they think it’s a prank. When charming Derek Owens, a tornado chaser at the local university, offers to help, Nancy accepts faster than a lightning flash. But the clues she discovers lead her deeper into peril, and Nancy’s soon fighting for her life—in the eye of a monster storm!

Nancy, Bess, and George are on an Alaskan cruise when things start to go awry.

Someone is using email to sabotage Nancy’s father’s law firm—and Nancy’s searching cyberspace to put an end to this web of greed, deception, and betrayal.

When a series of rare-book thefts strikes the Bloom’s Bookstore & Coffeehouse in River Heights, Nancy Drew finds her only clue in the handwriting of a dead woman.

George is upset. Everyone’s going on a field trip except her. Why? Because the teacher says she was passing notes in class. But she wasn’t. Someone was passing notes to her! Maybe if Nancy can find out who did write the notes, the teacher will change her mind. The funny thing is, Nancy has to find someone who really likes George!

Nancy’s puppy finds an old key in Bess’s backyard, and after Bess puts the key in the house, it disappears! Who took it? What’s the big secret? Nancy’s asking the questions, and the answer could be a real surprise.

WHAT''S ON TV? IS IT NANCY DREW? It''s the Amazing Pet Contest, and the winner gets to go on Mr. Lizard''s Funhouse . . . on TV! Katie''s got a singing parrot. David''s got a gross rat. And Nancy''s got Chocolate Chip, her soccer-playing puppy. . . . But Chip won''t do her trick. Something''s wrong, and Nancy''s afraid she''s sick. She also thinks it just wouldn''t be fair if Chip doesn''t get to go on TV because somebody played a dirty trick on her!

Nancy Drew can’t wait to participate as a flower skater in the Champions on Ice show. She even signs up extra early! But when someone erases her name from the list, Nancy is crushed—and launches an investigation to find the culprit and get herself back in the show.

Nancy, Bess, and George pick the perfect subject for their class science project: ice cream! But when they study ice cream at two ice cream shops, they find a conspiracy to close one of the shops.