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CHECK your CD manual BEFORE ordering. Your player must be able to play MP3 files on CD or these CDs will not play. Thank you. Audio Source : Public Domain, Librivox Franklin W. Dixon (1902 - 1977)
Franklin W. Dixon is the pen name used by a variety of different authors, including Canadian author Charles Leslie McFarland (1902-1977), who were part of a team that wrote The Hardy Boys novels for the Stratemeyer Syndicate (now owned by Simon & Schuster). Dixon was also the writer attributed for the Ted Scott Flying Stories series, published by Grosset & Dunlap.
1. The Tower Treasure
Franklin W. Dixon (1902 - 1977)
The Hardy boys were sons of a celebrated American dectective and from their father learned the particulars of a number of unusual crimes. They were fired with zeal to bring the criminals to justice, and during their hours from school, and during their vacation days, they followed up clues they unearthed themselves — aiding their parent very materilly. Stories which are absorbing in the extreme.
A dying criminal confessed that his loot had been secreted "in the tower." Both towers of the mansion were searched, but in vain. It remained for the Hardy boys to make an astonishing discovery that cleared up the mystery. - Summary by From the book jacket
Genre(s): Detective Fiction
Language: English
2. The House on the Cliff
Franklin W. Dixon (1902 - 1977)
The second of The Hardy Boys' series, The House on the Cliff involves Frank and Joe, along with their father, the famous detective, in the investigation of a supposed haunted house along with run-ins with smugglers, kidnapping, danger, and a mysterious character. A prime example of the Stratemeyer Syndicate's style, early Hardy Boy books influenced many other YA adventure series including Nancy Drew.
Published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1927. Written by Leslie McFarland using the pseudonym, Franklin W. Dixon, for the Stratemeyer Syndicate. (Summary by James R. Hedrick)
Genre(s): Detective Fiction, General
Language: English
3. The Secret of the Old Mill
Franklin W. Dixon (1902 - 1977)
The Secret of the Old Mill is the third volume of the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories. This book was written for the Stratemeyer Syndicate by Leslie McFarlane under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon in 1927.
After becoming victims of a counterfeiting ring, the boys become suspicious of the activities surrounding a previously disused mill on a deserted road by the river. When they give a boat ride to a stranger with a somewhat suspect story, and the stranger steals the boat and tries to make his way up the same river, they become more interested in the matter and set about to discover what secrets might be hidden at the old mill. Using their inherited sleuthing skills, Frank and Joe succeed in solving the case and bring the perpetrators to justice with the assistance of their famous detective father, the state police, and the Secret Service.
There are plenty of interesting characters to meet along the way along with the usual youthful hijinks. (Summary by James R. Hedrick)
Genre(s): Detective Fiction, General
Language: English
Hunting for Hidden Gold
Franklin W. Dixon (1902 - 1977)
The Hardy boys were sons of a celebrated American detective and from their father learned the particulars of a number of unusual crimes. They were fired with zeal to bring the criminals to justice, and during their hours from school, and during their vacation days, they followed up clues they unearthed themselves — aiding their parent very materially. Stories which are absorbing in the extreme.
The rescue of an old man from a wrecked cottage and an exciting journey to a Montana gold mine, lead Frank and Joe Hardy, sons of a famous detective, into thrilling adventures with a gang of dangerous outlaws. The outwitting of Black Pepper's gang needs all their skill and nerve when they are trapped and caught in their quest for the Hidden Gold. - Summary from the book jacket
Genre(s): Action & Adventure
Language: English
Group: The Hardy Boys
The Shore Road Mystery
Franklin W. Dixon (1902 - 1977)
Frank and Joe Hardy, sons of a famous detective, get on the track of a dangerous gang of car thieves when their school friend and his father are accused of a car theft. Exciting adventures and a clever trap laid by the boys lead them to the stronghold of the thieves. Further thrilling adventures await them as they fearlessly unravel this baffling mystery. - Summary from the book jacket
Genre(s): Action & Adventure
Language: English
Group: The Hardy Boys
The Missing Chums
Franklin W. Dixon (1902 - 1977)
The Hardy boys were sons of a celebrated American dectective and from their father learned the particulars of a number of unusual crimes. They were fired with zeal to bring the criminals to justice, and during their hours from school, and during their vacation days, they followed up clues they unearthed themselves — aiding their parent very materially. Stories which are absorbing in the extreme.
Chet and Biff, two of the Hardy Boys' chums, are missing. It turns out that they have been kidnapped after being mistaken for Frank and Joe. The remaining group of school chums set to work to discover their whereabouts; the brothers finally finding them on an abandoned island mainly inhabited by black snakes. One adventure after another beset our intrepid pair as they work at rescuing their friends from a members of a gang. - Summary from the book jacket
Genre(s): Detective Fiction
Language: English
Group: The Hardy Boys
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