Mystery of the Glowing Eye

"Prisoner of red-haired nut. Cyclops." — A puzzling note in Ned Nickerson’s handwriting found in a pilotless helicopter.

Basic Book Details

• Full Title: Mystery of the Glowing Eye (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #51)
• Publication Year: 1974 (Yellow Spine Picture Cover edition)
• Copyright Year: 1974
• ISBN: 0448095513
• Total Page Count: 181 pages (20-chapter format)
• Endpaper Design: White Endpapers
• Cover Detail: Distinctive **Yellow Number** on the cover
• Cover Artist: Rudy Nappi
• Original Language: English
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap

Authorship Information

• Credited Author: Carolyn Keene
• Actual Ghostwriter: Harriet Stratemeyer Adams
• Notable Information: Issued only in the 20-chapter format, this volume is known for introducing more modern science-fiction elements, such as a self-piloted helicopter.

Story Synopsis

When Nancy Drew agrees to help her father solve the mystery of a "glowing eye" in a museum, she has no idea it will involve the kidnapping of her close friend Ned Nickerson. The case kicks off when a pilotless helicopter crashes on her front lawn, containing a note from Ned warning of a bizarre criminal code-named "Cyclops."

Nancy, Bess, and George head to Emerson College to track down the kidnapper's hideout. Facing a maze of clues involving a revolutionary laser invention and the high-handed interference of a rival woman lawyer, Nancy must race against time to rescue Ned and unmask the mastermind behind the glowing eye.

This 1974 edition is a hallmark of the late Yellow Spine Era. This specific variant is prized for its Yellow Number on the cover and White Endpapers, typical of the 1970s print cycle. Reference: series-books.com.

Collector's Q&A

Is this a first printing?
A 1974 printing with "1" as the latest volume listed is a first printing. This variant with white endpapers is a key piece for mid-70s series collectors.

Does this book have interior illustrations?
Yes, it includes six plain paper illustrations distributed throughout the text, as is standard for 20-chapter yellow spine books from this era.

How long has GoFigment been around?
We have been selling since 2001. We understand the importance of edition accuracy and only offer items we would proudly display in our own collections.

Physical Condition & Seller Notes

“Please Note: I have multiple copies of each Nancy Drew volume, so the book you receive may not be the exact book pictured. However, I guarantee the quality of the book will be as good as or better than the one shown. The volume number, edition, cover art, and end pages will match exactly what is pictured. I offer a no-questions-asked return policy for your peace of mind.”