A review by laura_cs
The Mystery at Lilac Inn by Carolyn Keene

5.0

Sometimes, I play the Nancy Drew games and think, wow, that's very intense. This is a very intense mystery, with all of these very dangerous things happening. Things that could (and do) get Nancy killed (and then revived via the Second Chance function, no matter how many times it takes, long after it stops being a 'second' chance). Even some of the more modern Nancy Drew books have some intense action and stakes and close calls. But all of that pales in comparison to "The Mystery At Lilac Inn". It set the precedent. There's bombs. Like, an actual bomb. And not set with the intent to scare, but to kill. The first three books all have minor inconveniences compared to the 'accidents' at Lilac Inn.