The House on the Cliff

In "The House on the Cliff" by Franklin W. Dixon, the Hardy boys, Frank and Joe, along with their friends Chet, Jerry, and Biff, embark on a motorcycle adventure to explore the infamous Polucca house, rumored to be haunted after its owner, Felix Polucca, was brutally murdered. As they approach the dilapidated mansion, they are met with an eerie atmosphere and unsettling stories about the place. Despite initial fears, the boys decide to investigate further. Their exploration is interrupted by a terrifying shriek from the upper floors, causing some to flee in fear. However, Frank and Joe, driven by their detective instincts, choose to return to uncover the mystery, especially as a storm brews, forcing them back into the house for shelter. The story unfolds with themes of bravery, curiosity, and the pursuit of truth amidst supernatural legends.

By Franklin W. Dixon · First published 1932 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Young Adult · 25 chapters

Contents

• The Haunted House
• The Storm
• Empty Tool Boxes
• The Chase in the Bay
• The Rescue
• Snackley
• Bound and Gagged
• The Stolen Witness
• The Strange Message
• The Vain Search
• The Cap on the Peg
• Pointed Questions
• A Plan of Attack
• Private Property
• Smugglers
• The Secret Passage
• The Chamber in the Cliff
• A Startling Discovery
• Captured
• Dire Threats
• Quick Work
• Into the Haunted House
• Rescue
• The Roundup
• The Mystery Explained

More by Franklin W. Dixon

• Hunting for Hidden Gold (1938)
• The Missing Chums (1927)
• The Mystery of Cabin Island (1939)
• The Secret of the Caves (1935)
• The Secret of the Old Mill (1930)
• The Shore Road Mystery (1939)
• The Tower Treasure (1927)
• All works by Franklin W. Dixon