The Sleuth

Zine
Title:	The Sleuth
Publisher:	Jennifer Fisher
Editor(s):	Jennifer Fisher
Date(s):	2006-present
Series?:
Medium:	ezine, then print
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Genre:
Fandom:	Nancy Drew
Language:	English
External Links:	earlier online issues here
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The Sleuth is a gen Nancy Drew anthology of fiction, trivia, articles and art. It started out as an ezine in October 2002, and then went to a print format in September/October 2006. Issues are 5 1/2" wide x 8 1/2" tall, have glossy covers and the covers feature full color printing. Pages inside are in b/w.

The TOCs below are from here:

Issue 1

The Sleuth 1 (September/October 2006)

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• Calling All Sleuths—Editor’s Note by Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum—Black Keys Quiz by Kathy Ursich
• Collector Profile—The Jim McNamara Collection
• Following in Nancy Drew’s Footsteps—Nancy Drew in the West Country by Lea S. Fox
• Series Spotlight—Sisters Grimm by Todd H. Latoski
• The Sleuth, The Whole Sleuth and Nothing But the Sleuth: The Untold Story of Hannah Gruen by Renee Walker
• Collectible of the Month: Haunted House Starter Set
• The Vicki Barr Encyclopedia “Q” (but no A) by Michael G. Cornelius
• The Night I Became Nancy Drew by Pamela J. Horack
• The Books of Harriet Pyne Grove by Rick Sayers
• On the Set of Nancy Drew by The Mystery Reporter
• The Mystery and Mysteries of Margaret Scherf by Jennifer White
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: Nancy Drew Ghost Stories #2 by Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy’s Chum Bess Marvin: Closet Athlete by Sharon Reid Harris
• Nancy Drew News
• Nancy Drew Notebooks v. The Clue Crew by Audrey Fox
• Sleuth Cookbook Recipe: Hannah’s Caramel Apple Bobs
• Revelations from the Stratemeyer Syndicate Archives
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #1

Issue 2

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The Sleuth 2 (November/December 2006) It is subtitled, Dastardly Villains.

• Calling All Sleuths—Editor’s Note by Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum—Drew-doku puzzle
• Following in Nancy Drew's Footsteps: Sleuthing in Chicago (Sleuths Convention Report)
• All the Gossip That's Fit to Print: Sleuths Convention Chat
• A Nancy Drew Fantasy Covers Collection
• Spot the Villain Contest
• Collectible of the Month: Nancy Drew Ornament by Todd H. Latoski
• Spot the Villain by Jennifer Fisher
• Nancy Drew News
• The Sleuth, The Whole Sleuth and Nothing But the Sleuth: The Infamous Bushy Trott by Renee Walker
• Drew Review: The Mystery of the 99 Steps by Janet DeVries
• Collectible of the Month Update: Haunted House Set
• Cozy Corners & Book Nooks by Janet DeVries
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: The Emerald-Eyed Cat Mystery by Todd H. Latoski
• Drew Review: How Nancy Drew Saved My Life by Michael G. Cornelius
• Mildred Wirt Benson's Fictional Books, Factual Places by Rick Sayers
• Nancy's Reptile Primer Part I: Snakes by Sharon Reid Harris
• Nancy Drew at the Movies: A Tribute to Frankie Thomas by Jennifer Fisher
• The Case of the Pilfered Paintings
• Frankie Thomas, Author
• 'Twas the Night Before Christmas As Told By Nancy
• Sleuth Cookbook Recipe: Five Pounds of Fudge
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #2

Issue 3

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The Sleuth 3 (January/February 2007) It is subtitled, Where in the World is River Heights?

• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: A Two Minute Mystery
• A Ghostly River Heights Historical Tour By Jennifer Fisher
• More Nancy Drew Fantasy Covers By Jarrell Dickey
• Collectible of the Month: River Heights Map
• Where in the World is River Heights? By James “Ned” Guerra
• Nancy Drew News
• Series Book Corner: The Secret in the Old Attic Play By Jennifer White
• The Whole Sleuth and Nothing But the Sleuth: At What Price A Mystery By Renee Walker
• Drew Review: Close Encounters By The Sleuth
• Sleuths Seek Clues to River Heights
• Real Pirates of the Caribbean By Rick Sayers
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: The Eskimo’s Secret By Todd H. Latoski
• Around the World with Nancy Drew, Girl Detective By Lea Shangraw Fox
• Series Spotlight: The Penny Allen Series By Todd H. Latoski
• Collector Profile: The Jennifer White Collection
• Dream a Little Dream: A Nancy Drew Theme Park A The Sleuth Reprint By Janet DeVries
• River Heights: A Satirical Look at Why Nancy Drew’s Home Town Is Where It Is By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew Sleuths: Cooking Up A Mystery Cookbook
• Happy 75th, Judy Bolton!
• Intriguing Series Book Connections: Izola Forrester & John Wilkes Booth By Jennifer Fisher
• Sleuth Cookbook Recipe: The Movie Star Mystery Lemon Bars
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #3
• The Scoop on Upcoming Themes

Issue 4

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The Sleuth 4 (published in March/April 2007) It is subtitled, Spine-Tingling Cliffhangers.

• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: The Cliffhanger Scenario
• The Case of the Cliffhanger Conundrum By Jennifer Fisher
• Following in Nancy Drew’s Footsteps: Nancy Drew in the West Country of England, Part II By Lea Fox
• Drew Review: Nancy Drew & The Clue Crew: The Fashion Disaster By Todd H. Latoski
• Delving Into Nancy Drew & Girl Sleuths: Past, Present, and Future By Kelly Boettlin
• The Mystery of the Old, Whispering, Moss-Covered Antique Shop By Dr. Katherine Leisering
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: The Bluebeard Room By Todd H. Latoski
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius By Michael G. Cornelius
• Drew Interview: Karen Finlay’s Collection By Janet DeVries
• Hanging Around With Nancy Drew: A Look at Cliffhangers in the Nancy Drew Mystery Stories By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew Sleuths: Cooking Up A Mystery Cookbook
• Nancy Drew News
• Pamela Sue Martin as TV’s Plucky Nancy Drew By Jennifer Fisher
• Sleuth Cookbook Recipe: Ringmaster’s Secret Caramel Crunch
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #4
• The Scoop on Upcoming Themes

Issue 5

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The Sleuth 5 (May/June 2007) It is subtitled, The Stratemeyer Syndicate.

• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: The Movie Star Match Up
• Visiting the Set of Nancy Drew for a Few Good Clues By Jennifer Fisher
• Drew Review: The Lost Files of Nancy Drew By Todd H. Latoski
• The Stratemeyer Sisters By Melanie Rehak
• Nancy Drew News
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius By Michael G. Cornelius
• Series Spotlight: The Ken Holt Mysteries Pt. I by Steve Servello
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: The Phantom of Venice By Todd H. Latoski
• The Sleuth, The Whole Sleuth, and Nothing But The Sleuth: The Nancy Drew Diet By Renee Walker
• Around the World with Nancy Drew, Girl Detective, Part I By Lea Shangraw Fox
• Drew Interview: Author Susan Kandel By Jennifer Fisher
• Chocolate Chip: Pet Detective By Audrey Fox
• Drew Review: The Nancy Drew Sleuth Book By Todd H. Latoski
• Jarrell Dickey's Nancy Drew Fantasy Covers
• The Never Revealed Hidden Clues of Nancy Drew By Todd H. Latoski and Jennifer Fisher
• Sleuth Cookbook Recipe: So Good It's Villainous Vanilla Cocoa
• Nancy Drew's Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #5
• The Scoop on Upcoming Themes

Issue 6

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The Sleuth 6 (July/August 2007) It is subtitled, The Ghosts of Carolyn Keene.

• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Ivory Charm Quiz By Kathy Ursich
• Nancy Drew Sleuths & The Hollywood Caper: Convention Report By Jennifer Fisher
• Drew Review: Nancy Drew Movie Tie-In Books By Todd H. Latoski
• The Strange World of Susan Sand By Jennifer White
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius By Michael G. Cornelius
• Series Spotlight: Ken Holt Mysteries Pt. 2 By Steve Servello
• Reminisces of Mildred Wirt Benson Pt. 1 By Rick Sayers
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Sleuths By Todd H. Latoski
• Chocolate Chip: Pet Detective Part 2 By Audrey Fox
• All The Gossip That’s Fit to Print: Sleuths Chat About The Sleuth Convention
• Nancy Drew—The World’s Greatest Sleuth By Edward Nickson
• Nancy Drew News
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #6
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers

Issue 7

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The Sleuth 7 (September/October 2007) It is subtitled, Ghosts and Hauntings.

• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Ghosts & Hauntings Quiz
• Nancy Drew: The Hollywood Movie Premiere By Jennifer Fisher
• The Original Art to The Hidden Staircase: A Trail of Clues By David Farah
• Series Spotlight: Enola Holmes By Todd H. Latoski
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius By Michael G. Cornelius
• Reminisces of Mildred Wirt Benson Pt. 2 By Rick Sayers
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Sleuths! 2 By Todd H. Latoski
• Those Career Gal Sleuths—Or the Clue in the Old Resume By Danielle Weingarten
• Sleuth Interview: Leslie Garis, House of Happy Endings By Jennifer Fisher
• Nancy Drew News
• Rudy Nappi: He Drew Our Childhood By Pamela J. Horack
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Fan’s Look at the 1970’s Television Debut of Nancy Drew - Pt. I Playing Nancy Drew By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #7
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers

Issue 8

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The Sleuth 8 (November/December 2007) It is subtitled, Masquerade Mysteries.

• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Disguises & Masquerades
• Ruth Sanderson: Portrait of an Illustrator By Jim McNamara
• The Original Art to The Hidden Staircase: An Update
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius By Michael G. Cornelius
• Drew Review: Real Fake Reviewed by Janet DeVries
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Camp Fire Stories By Todd H. Latoski
• Sleuth Interview: Penny Warner: The Official Nancy Drew Handbook By Jennifer Fisher
• Sleuth Gina's Nancy Drew Day or The Clue in the Crumbling Wall Coffee Cake by Gina Travis
• Nancy Drew News
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Fan’s Look at the 1970’s Television Debut of Nancy Drew - Pt. II Supporting Nancy Drew By Todd H. Latoski
• Editors Asleep at the Wheel By Rick Sayers
• Sleuthing eBay for Nancy Drew: Sleuths share their best finds
• Survey Says: Sleuths Rank Nancy Drew & Collecting
• Jarrell's Clever Covers
• 175 Nancy Drew Mysteries in a Nutshell
• A Masquerade Mystery Revealed by Jennifer Fisher
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #8
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers

Issue 9

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The Sleuth 9 (January/February 2008) It is subtitled, Syndicate Stories.

• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Syndicate Match Up
• John Axe: Collector & Friend By Rick Sayers
• What's In A Name? From Ed Ward to Eric Speed: Pseudonyms Used by Edward Stratemeyer and the Stratemeyer Syndicate By James Keeline
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius By Michael G. Cornelius
• The Mystery of the Borrowed Books By Nancy McArthur
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Be-A-Detective Mystery Stories By Todd H. Latoski
• Series Spotlight: Seckatary Hawkins: By Steve Servello
• Nancy Drew News
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV’s First Nancy Drew: Episode 1.2 – The Mystery of Pirate’s Cove By Todd H. Latoski
• Series Spotlight: Robin Kane By Amriel Simpson
• Around the World With Nancy Drew, Girl Detective Pt. III By Lea Shangraw Fox
• All Clues Lead to Pennsylvania By Kelly Boettlin
• The Mysterious Case of the Signed Nancy Drew Book By Jennifer Fisher --Following in Nancy Drew’s Footsteps: Spooky Real Life Locations From the 1970s Nancy Drew TV Show By Jennifer Fisher
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #9
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers

Issue 10

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The Sleuth 10 (March/April 2008) It is subtitled, Bess & George.

• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Detective Chums Quiz
• Bess & George: Dutiful Detective Sidekicks By Jennifer Fisher
• A Surprise Gift by Janet DeVries
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius By Michael G. Cornelius
• Series Spotlight: Julie Dare By Todd H. Latoski
• Old Clock, New Clock By Elizabeth Dearing Morgan Walters
• 8th Annual Nancy Drew Sleuths Convention Registration Info
• A Bess & George Recap: The Witch Tree Symbol
• Wandering Through the Wanderers: A Final Look Back By Todd H. Latoski
• The Carolina Sleuths By Pamela J. Horack
• Drew Review: Drew's Clues DVD Special By Jennifer Fisher
• Nancy Drew News
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV's First Nancy Drew: Episode 1.4 - The Mystery of the Diamond Triangle By Todd H. Latoski
• Where in the World is Helen Corning By Jennifer Fisher
• Sleuths on Bess and George
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #10
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers

Issue 11

The Sleuth 11 (May/June 2008) It is subtitled, Nancy Drew & The Law.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Here's To The Ladies Who Lunch
• Nancy Drew & The Law By Jennifer Fisher
• Staging Nancy Drew By Dawn Allen
• Following in Nancy Drew's Footsteps...Around the World With Nancy Drew. Assignment: Japan By Lea Fox
• Partners in Crime: A Brief Glance at Nancy Drew's Accomplices in Criminal Undertakings By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew News
• Series Spotlight: More Sherlockian Lore By Rick Sayers
• Pennsylvania German Dialect and German Usages in The Witch Tree Symbol Part I Compiled By Christine Berwanger
• Recipes for Pennsylvania German Food Mentioned in The Witch Tree Symbol Compiled By Christine Berwanger
• Drew Interview: Renee Walker on The Dark Side of River Heights Part I Interviewed By Todd H. Latoski
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius By Michael G. Cornelius
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV's First Nancy Drew: Episode 1.6 - Secret of the Whispering Walls By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #11
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers

Issue 12

The Sleuth 12 (July/August 2008) It is subtitled, Secret Passageways & Hidden Rooms.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor's Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: The Clue in the Old Stagecoach Quiz
• Nancy's Secret Passageways & Hidden Rooms By Jennifer Fisher
• Nancy Drew The Zimic Way By Jim McNamara
• Deconstructing the Digests - Debunking the Misconceptions Surrounding the Nancy Drew Digest Paperbacks By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew News
• Nancy Drew: Location, Location, Location By Pamela J. Horack
• Five Reasons You May Actually Be Nancy Drew By Dean Burcham
• Pennsylvania German Dialect and German Usages in The Witch Tree Symbol Part II Compiled By Christine Berwanger
• Drew Interview: Renee Walker on The Dark Side of River Heights Part II - Interviewed by Todd H. Latoski
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius By Michael G. Cornelius
• Sleuths & Their Secret Passageways/Hidden Rooms
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV's First Nancy Drew: Episode 1.8 - A Haunting We Will Go By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew Sleuth Convention MERCHANDISE FOR SALE!
• Nancy Drew's Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #12
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers
• Classic Nancy Drew Book Illustrations Series #1: Old Clock

Issue 13

The Sleuth 13 (September/October 2008) It is subtitled, Spooky Settings.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• Nancy Drew News
• The Clue Conundrum: The Witch Tree Sumbol Trivia Quiz
• Nancy Drew Sleuths & The Witch Tree Symbol Convention Report By Jennifer Fisher
• Drew Review: Nancy Drew, Girl Detective Ghost Stories By Todd H. Latoski
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part I By Caroline Stellings
• Drew Interview: Around The World With Nancy Drew - British Nancy Drew Files By Lea Shangraw Fox
• Deconstructing The Digests - Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #79 - The Double Horror of Fenley Place By Todd H. Latoski
• From Old Clock to Winter Wonderland: 75 Years of Mystery And Adventure With Nancy Drew, America's Oldest Teenage Sleuth By JK
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius - The Witch Tree Symbol By Michael G. Cornelius
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV's First Nancy Drew: Episode 1.10 -Mystery Of The Fallen Angels By Todd H. Latoski
• All The Gossip That's Fit To Print: Sleuths Chat About the Sleuth Convention
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #13
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers

Issue 14

The Sleuth 14 (November/December 2008) It is subtitled, Sleuthing Mementos.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor's Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Nancy's Mementos Match Up
• Revisiting The Nancy Drew Conference…15 Years Later By Jennifer Fisher & '93 Conference Attendees
• Secrets of Nancy Drew Revealed: Series Book Events, Research, & Reflection By Jennifer Fisher
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius - The Mysterious Fireplace By Michael G. Cornelius
• Collecting World Loses Well Loved Personality By Rick Sayers
• Sleuths Remember John Axe
• From Old Clock to Winter Wonderland: 75 Years of Mystery And Adventure With Nancy Drew, America's Oldest Teenage Sleuth Pt II By JK
• Amriel's Unofficial Nancy Drew's Keepsakes List: 1-56 By Amriel
• Deconstructing The Digests - Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #80 - The Case of the Disappearing Diamonds By Todd H. Latoski
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part II By Caroline Stellings
• Nancy Drew News: Nancy Drew 2009 Convention Update
• Nancy Drew's Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #14
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers

Issue 15

The Sleuth 15 (January/February 2009) It is subtitled, Mysteries Before Men.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Nancy’s Crookbook Match Up
• Nancy’s Mysterious Men By Jennifer Fisher
• Sleuthing For Love By Lisa Kwong
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part III By Caroline Stellings
• Deconstructing The Digests – Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #81 – The Mardi Gras Mystery By Todd H. Latoski
• Revisiting The Nancy Drew Conference…15 Years Later Pt II Compiled By Jennifer Fisher & ’93 Conference Attendees
• Re-Rediscovering Nancy Drew by Geoffrey S. Lapin
• From The Series Book Blogosphere A Blog Reprint By Jennifer White
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius – X Marks The Spy By Michael G. Cornelius
• Series Spotlight: Gilda Joyce Psychic Investigator Extraordinaire By Todd H. Latoski
• A Nancy & Ned Story By Faye Kisker
• A Book’s Life: The Clue in the Old Album By Pamela J. Horack
• Sleuth Notes By Janet DeVries
• Drewggle: Cats Pt I Compiled By Amriel Simpson
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV’s First Nancy Drew: Episode 1.12 –Mystery Of The Ghostwriter’s Cruise By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #15
• Classic Nancy Drew Book Illustrations Series #3: The Bungalow Mystery
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #13
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers

Issue 16

The Sleuth 16 (March/April 2009) It is subtitled, Togo or Not Togo.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Togo Trivia
• Togo Or Not Togo By Jennifer Fisher
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part IV By Caroline Stellings
• The Nancy Drew Lecture Series By Danielle Weingarten
• Deconstructing The Digests – Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #82 – The Clue in the Camera By Todd H. Latoski
• From The Series Book Blogosphere A Blog Reprint By Jennifer White
• The Series Auction Sleuth: Tandy & Nappi Paintings For Auction By Jennifer Fisher
• A Book’s Life: Nancy’s Mysterious Letter By Pamela J. Horack
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius – Danger on the Great Lakes: PT 1 By Michael G. Cornelius
• Series Spotlight: Getting to Know Judy Bolton By J.K.
• Drewggle: Cats Pt II Compiled By Amriel Simpson
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV’s First Nancy Drew: Episode 1.14 –Mystery Of The Solid Gold Kicker By Todd H. Latoski
• The Dean’s List By Dean Burcham
• The Sleuth Letters
• Sleuths Chat About Their Nancy Drew Cover Art Painting Wish Lists
• Nancy Drew News
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #16
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers
• Classic Nancy Drew Book Illustrations Series #4: The Mystery At Lilac Inn

Issue 17

The Sleuth 17 (May/June 2009) It is subtitled, Surf, Sand & Secrets.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor's Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Sand/Surf/Secrets Match Up
• Nancy Drew, Treasure Hunter By Jennifer Fisher
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part V By Caroline Stellings
• A Series Adventure with Nancy Drew and Her Friends By Kathleen Peterson Talley
• Sleuthing for A&E's Psychic Detective By Janet DeVries
• Series Spotlight: Getting To Know Judy Bolton - The Haunted Attic By J.K.
• 2010 Nancy Drew 80th Convention Blurb
• Deconstructing The Digests - Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #83 - The Case of The Vanishing Veil By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew News
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius - Danger on the Great Lakes: PT II By Michael G. Cornelius
• Clues to the Mysterious Location of River Heights: A Summary of Possibilities By Dawn Allen
• Around the World with Nancy Drew: Saudi Arabia By Lea Shangraw Fox
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV's First Nancy Drew: Episode 2.1 (15) - Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Meet Dracula Part I By Todd H. Latoski
• The Arizona Sleuths By Jennifer Fisher
• Drewggle: Bicycles Compiled By Amriel Simpson
• From The Series Book Blogosphere: Trixie Belden vs. Nancy Drew Blog Reprint By Jennifer White
• Nancy Drew's Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #17
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers
• Classic Nancy Drew Book Illustrations Series #5: The Secret at Shadow Ranch

Issue 18

The Sleuth 18 (July/August 2009) It is subtitled, Nancy Drew Files.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor's Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Nancy Drew Files Trivia
• Nancy Drew Files - A Brief Overview By Jennifer Fisher
• Files On My Mind By Shelli L. Simontacchi
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part VI By Caroline Stellings
• Series Spotlight: Kay Tracey - In Her Time, A Popular Nancy Drew Clone By Dawn Allen
• The Dean's List By Dean Burcham
• Deconstructing The Digests - Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #84 - The Joker's Revenge By Todd H. Latoski
• 2010 Nancy Drew 80th Convention Blurb
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius - Recipe for Murder By Michael G. Cornelius
• A Book's Life: The Hidden Staircase By Pamela J. Horack
• Nancy Drew Files - Series Notes & Comments By Amriel Simpson
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV's First Nancy Drew: Episode 2.2 (16) - Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Meet Dracula Part II By Todd H. Latoski
• The Reader By Joan Petitti
• Keeping Up With The Carolinas Sleuths By Debbie Abels
• Nancy Drew News
• Sleuthing In Old Homes - Sleuths Find Treasures
• From The Series Book Blogosphere: Nancy Drew Printers Block Blog Reprint By Jennifer White
• Nancy Drew Sleuths Convention Merchandise Shop
• Nancy Drew's Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #18
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers
• Classic Nancy Drew Book Illustrations Series #6: The Secret of Red Gate Farm

Issue 19

The Sleuth 19 (September/October 2009) It is subtitled, Bewitching Mysteries.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Bewitching Match Game
• Nancy Drew Sleuths & The Forgotten City Mystery: Convention Report By Jennifer Fisher
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part VII By Caroline Stellings
• Series Spotlight: Kay Couldn’t Get Any Respect By Dawn Allen
• Nancy Drew: A Canadian Perspective – Review By Anthony Fournier
• Deconstructing The Digests – Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #85 – The Secret of Shady Glen By Todd H. Latoski
• Series Spotlight: Penny Parker By Faye Kisker
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius – Jane, Stewardess of the Airlines By Michael G. Cornelius
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV’s First Nancy Drew: Episode 2.4 (18) – The Mystery of the Hollywood Phantom Part I By Todd H. Latoski
• Nancy Drew News
• Cleverly Crafted Nancy Drew Invitations
• All The Gossip That’s Fit To Print: Sleuths Chat About The Sleuth Convention
• In Our Next Issue…
• 2010 Nancy Drew 80th Convention Blurb
• Nancy Drew Sleuths Merchandise Shop
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #19
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers
• Classic Nancy Drew Book Illustrations Series #7: The Clue in the Diary

Issue 20

The Sleuth 20 (November/December 2009) It is subtitled, Wicked Winter.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor's Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: Ski Jump Trivia
• Behind the Scenes of the Secret of the Forgotten City with Nancy S. Axelrad By Jennifer Fisher
• 2010 Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys Web Con: Jan 25-31
• Illustrated by Rudy Nappi By Dawn Allen
• Fans Interview Rudy Nappi By Dawn Allen
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part VIII By Caroline Stellings
• Highlights of the UCSD Nancy Drew Exhibit By Jennifer Fisher
• Nancy Drew: A Canadian Perspective - Happy Birthday, Nancy Review By Anthony Fournier
• Deconstructing The Digests - Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #86 - The Mystery of Misty Canyon By Todd H. Latoski
• Sleuths Janet & Carol's Scouting Trip By Carol Dierksen
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius - A Taste of Danger By Michael G. Cornelius
• Nancy Drew News
• My Go-Away Nancy Drew Party By Gina Travis
• Drewggle: Nancy Drew & Karate By Amriel Simpson
• Nancy Drew's iPod By Pamela J. Horack
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV's First Nancy Drew: Episode 2.5 (19) - The Mystery of the Hollywood Phantom Part II By Todd H. Latoski
• Drew Interview: Sisters, Schoolgirls and Sleuths Author Carolyn Carpan Interviewed by Janet DeVries
• Nancy Drew's Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #20
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers
• Classic Nancy Drew Book Illustrations Series #8: Nancy's Mysterious Letter

Issue 21

The Sleuth 21 (January/February 2010) It is subtitled, 80 Mysterious Years.

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• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: 80 Years of Nancy Drew Match Game
• 80 Mysterious Years By Janet DeVries
• Nancy Drew: Mysteries, Adventures and Detecting – Part I: Nancy Drew Mystery Solver By Pamela J. Horack
• Just Imagine…An Interview with Carolyn Keene By Stalo Kiddot
• Series Spotlight: Getting to Know Judy Bolton: A First Time REader’s View – Seven Strange Clues By JK
• Nancy Drew: A Canadian Perspective – Exile Review By Anthony Fournier
• The Dean’s List By Dean Burcham
• Deconstructing The Digests – Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #87 – The Case of the Rising Stars By Todd H. Latoski
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius – The Little Seed By Michael G. Cornelius
• Nancy Drew Book Buying Tips By Jennifer White
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part IX By Caroline Stellings
• Nancy Drew & The Hardy Boys on the Today Show By Jennifer Fisher
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV’s First Nancy Drew: Episode 2.10 (24) – Nancy Drew’s Love Match By Todd H. Latoski
• More Behind The Scenes of the Secret of the Forgotten City By Jennifer Fisher
• Drewggle: Nancy Drew-Muskoka On My Mind By Amriel Simpson
• Nancy Drew News
• Nancy Drew Mystery Stories: Final Volumes 164-175 – An Interview With Patrick Whelan By Vicki Broadhurst
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #21
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers
• Classic Nancy Drew Book Illustrations Series #9: The Sign of the Twisted Candles

Issue 22

The Sleuth 22 (March/April 2010) It is subtitled, The Stratemeyer Syndicate.

cover of issue #22

• Calling All Sleuths: Editor’s Note By Jennifer Fisher
• The Clue Conundrum: The Stratemeyer Syndicate Trivia
• The Plot Thickens By Nancy S. Axelrad
• Nancy Drew Sleuths & The Moss-Covered Mansion: Convention Report By Jennifer Fisher
• Nancy Drew Sleuths 80th Anniversary Cruise: Convention Report By Jennifer Fisher
• Harriet Otis Smith, Secretary By James D. Keeline
• Just Imagine…The Secret of the Old Clock – Updated Girl Detective-Style By Dalko Thoidst
• The Nancy Drew Crookbook Part X By Caroline Stellings
• Deconstructing The Digests – Debunking The Misconceptions Surrounding The Nancy Drew Paperbacks #88 – The Search for Cindy Austin By Todd H. Latoski
• Other Series By Carolyn Keene? By Lea Shangraw Fox
• The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries: A Look Back at TV’s First Nancy Drew: Episode 2.12 (26) – Will The Real Santa Clause…? By Todd H. Latoski
• 100th Anniversary Tom Swift Convention
• Crazy Eights with Michael G. Cornelius – Mystery on the Menu By Michael G. Cornelius
• The Mystery of the Chosen Title By Lea Shangraw Fox
• Nancy Drew’s Survival Guide: Sleuth Lesson #22
• The Scoop on Upcoming Issues, Clue Conundrum Answers
• Classic Nancy Drew Book Illustrations Series #10: The Password to Larkspur Lane