Nancy Drew, Buried Secrets

 

Nancy Drew could never stay away from a mystery. Her need to solve to solve this 30-year-old case only amplifies as time passes. First she saves Todd Harrington's life, then she is challenged to solve Todd's father's death, and finally is threatened multiple times by an anonymous figure. All the while she is trying to work things out with Ned Nickerson, her boyfriend visiting from college. At first she has two suspects, both of which have disappeared since the mysterious suicide of John Harrington; however, after uncovering a hidden tape recorder on the Harrington estate she realizes the truth. Sam Abbott, the current mayor, was being black mailed by the victim and killed him to be free. The supposed suicide was expertly solved in Carolyn Keene's novel.

Nancy Drew is a courageous detective. She follows all the leads in the case no matter the danger. When confronted, she doesn't run, even when she is almost killed, she chases the man instead of waiting for someone else to. She cares little of her appearance on the case, never stopping to change her clothes and never refraining to ask offensive questions. Nancy is passionate in her work and thorough  in her cases.

Like in all crime novels, one of  the many themes was justice. Nancy believes that John Harrington's death was no a suicide and searches until she finds the killer. Not only does she believe in it, but enforces justice. There are many people who say they care about every one's rights, yet few have the courage or strength to show it when  the time comes.

Not only would I recommend this specific book, but the whole series as well. Carolyn Keene never runs out of surprises in any of her books and the plots are never the same. She has insight into a teenager's personal feelings and is therefore able to connect with the age group these books aim to please . This book, along with her other works are perfect for all mystery fans.

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