Secrets Can Kill (Nancy Drew Files #1) by Carolyn Keene
Release: August 1st 1986
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Simon & Schuster
Source: Amazon
Secrets Can Kill Synopsis:
Nancy poses as a student and goes undercover to investigate a series of thefts at Bedford High.
Review:
I used to love reading “Nancy Drew Files” when I was growing up. It’s one of the series that got me hooked into reading. I decided to re-read some these books in order to see if they are still as good as they were then. I am glad to say that this book still holds the charm as it did years ago. It’s so much fun to read about your favorite characters again like Bess, George, Ned and Hannah.
The story starts off easy where Nancy is just investigating petty vandalism in a school. However, once she goes undercover, she realizes the case is just the tip of espionage, blackmail and even murder among other things. The story has a few twists and turns that are fun and suspenseful to read. I guessed who the prime suspect to the murder would be midway, but it was still interesting to see how it turned out. I’m not sure if the new generation would be keen on this though because it contains some outdated reference like videotapes and audio cassettes.
I also liked reading on Ned and Nancy’s relationship even when she has feelings for Daryl. It would have been interesting to see a love triangle between the three. Maybe Daryl will show up again later in the series. However, there were some scenes where Nancy seemed out of character. For starters, she falls head over heels over Daryl from just looking at him, which is very unlike her. Then, she swoons over Daryl over the oddest moments. For instance, Nancy seems to be infatuated with Daryl even when their car is out of control and blows up. Also, I don’t see how cool the girls can be when there is a crazy Government official chasing and threatening to kill them. I have to admit though, Bess is hilarious and always knows how to add humor, even when she is involved in a high speed car chase.
Overall, this was a good start to the series and hold well even today!
