Books like Nancy Drew ghost stories

Nancy Drew ghost stories by Carolyn Keene reads as lighthearted, mysterious. These 12 books share its genome — matched by how they actually read, not just their shelf label.

The Crisscross Shadow

Franklin W. Dixon · 1953

Both explore adventure & secrets

75% genome match

The Mystery of the Strange Messages

Enid Blyton · 1969

Both explore friendship & secrets

83% genome match

The Moonstone Castle mystery

Carolyn Keene · 1963

Both explore friendship & adventure

78% genome match

Bus Station Mystery

Gertrude Chandler Warner · 1974

Both explore adventure & secrets

81% genome match

Trixie Belden and the Black Jacket Mystery

Kathryn Kenny · 1961

Both explore friendship & adventure

80% genome match

El misterio del ojo esmeralda

Elisabetta Dami · 2000

Both explore adventure & friendship

77% genome match

Christina's Ghost

Betty Ren Wright · 1985

Both explore friendship & supernatural

79% genome match

The TALE OF THE RESTLESS HOUSE (ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK 3)

John Peel · 1995

Both explore friendship & secrets

79% genome match

Spellbound

Christopher Pike · 1988

Both explore secrets & supernatural

76% genome match

The Mystery of the Flaming Footprints

Robert Arthur · 1971

Both explore friendship & adventure

77% genome match

Ghosts of Fear Street - Why I'm Not Afraid of Ghosts

Nina Kiriki Hoffman · 1997

Both explore bravery & friendship

77% genome match

The Gatehouse Mystery

Julie Campbell · 1951

Both explore friendship & adventure

75% genome match