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Book #3 · Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Mystery of the Midnight Rider
At a horse show, someone will stop at nothing to win. Can Nancy uncover the truth?
190 pages· 31,189 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
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Book Series · 28 Books
Nancy Drew Diaries Books
In order from Mystery of the Midnight Rider to Vans & Villains. Part of Nancy Drew Mystery Stories.
The Nancy Drew Diaries series is a set of 28 chapter books by Carolyn Keene, published between 2013 and 2026. Written for ages 8–12, most books run about 190 pages.
Where the story begins
First Book in the Series
In reading order
Nancy Drew Diaries Series
28 books · Published 2013–2026
#3
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Mystery of the Midnight Rider
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
At a horse show, someone will stop at nothing to win. Can Nancy uncover the truth?
#6
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Secret at Mystic Lake
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
A bike tour turns perilous with theft, sabotage, and a missing guide.
#13
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The Ghost of Grey Fox Inn
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
A haunted inn, missing rings, and a mystery to solve.
#21
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Danger at the Iron Dragon
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Nancy's Jiu-Jitsu class uncovers a sinister plot. Can she solve it before it's too late?
#25
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What Disappears in Vegas . . .
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2024
A bride vanishes in Vegas. Is it cold feet or foul play? Nancy must uncover the truth.
#26
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Superstitions of The Scottish Play
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2025
A theater production faces mysterious accidents. Can the truth be uncovered before opening night?
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Curse of the Arctic Star
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
A cruise ship's maiden voyage turns perilous. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur?
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Strangers on a Train
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Mystery follows young detectives from a cruise ship to Alaska's wilds. Can they solve it before danger strikes again?
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Once Upon a Thriller
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2013
Crimes mimic mystery novels. Who's behind the plot?
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Sabotage at Willow Woods
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
Nancy Drew uncovers sabotage in a heated city council campaign.
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The Phantom of Nantucket
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2014
A dream trip to Nantucket turns into a race against time to stop a dangerous threat.
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The Magician's Secret
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A magician's trick makes murder evidence vanish. Can Nancy solve the mystery before it's too late?
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The Clue at Black Creek Farm
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A farm's produce is poisoned. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur?
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A Script for Danger
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A movie set is sabotaged. Can Nancy uncover the culprit before disaster strikes?
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The Red Slippers
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015
A ballerina's career is threatened by sabotage. Can the mystery be solved in time?
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The Sign in the Smoke
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2016
A camp's ghostly legend turns real, pulling Nancy into a chilling mystery.
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Riverboat Roulette
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
Charity funds vanish mid-gala. Can Nancy solve the mystery before the ship docks?
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The Professor and the Puzzle
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017
A student falls at a Greek gala. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur?
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The Haunting on Heliotrope Lane
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
Is Izzy possessed after visiting a haunted house, or is there a logical explanation?
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Famous Mistakes
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2018
A comedian's notebook vanishes, sparking a mystery. Can Nancy uncover the saboteur before it's too late?
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The Stolen Show
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019
Teen sleuths uncover jewel smuggling at a dog show. Can they outsmart the thieves?
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Hidden Pictures
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
Can three friends uncover the truth behind mysterious photos before it's too late?
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The Vanishing Statue
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2020
A stolen statue, a mysterious party—can Nancy uncover the truth before it's too late?
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A Nancy Drew Christmas
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12
A young detective investigates a series of mysterious events at a ski resort.
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A Capitol Crime
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2021
Nancy races to find her missing father in D.C. before it's too late.
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The Blue Lady of Coffin Hall
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2022
A fire at Coffin Hall leads to ghostly suspicions and a quest for truth.
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Captain Stone's Revenge
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023
A sailing trip turns into a treasure hunt as mysterious sabotage threatens a new club.
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Vans & Villains
Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2026
A road trip turns mysterious as shadows follow and tensions rise.
Good to know
Common Questions
How many books are in the Nancy Drew Diaries series?
There are 28 books in the Nancy Drew Diaries series. It began with Mystery of the Midnight Rider in 2013, and the newest book, Vans & Villains, was published in 2026.
What order should you read the Nancy Drew Diaries books in?
Start with Mystery of the Midnight Rider and follow the series order — the books above are numbered #1 through #28.
What ages are the Nancy Drew Diaries books best for?
The series is best for ages 8–12, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
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