The Shore Road Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon

Two brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, along with their friend Chet Morton, embark on a thrilling adventure when a series of car thefts plague their hometown of Bayport. The boys, inspired by their detective father, Fenton Hardy, decide to investigate the mysterious disappearances of expensive automobiles along the Shore Road. Their pursuit begins when they encounter Isaac Fussy, a wealthy fisherman, whose brand-new Cadillac has just been stolen. The boys take off on their motorcycles in hot pursuit, but a mishap leads to a crash that delays them. Despite the setback, they learn about a suspicious man named Gus Montrose, who has a history with the Dodd family, and they suspect he may be involved in the thefts. The Hardy boys continue their investigation, leading them to the Dodd farm, where they discover that Jack Dodd and his father have been wrongfully accused of the thefts. The boys work to clear their names while uncovering clues about the auto thieves. As they dig deeper, they find a hidden cave used by the thieves to store stolen cars and goods. After a series of close encounters, including being captured by the gang, the Hardy boys manage to escape and alert the police. With the help of law enforcement, they successfully apprehend the thieves and recover the stolen vehicles. The story culminates in a triumphant return to Bayport, where the Hardy boys are celebrated as heroes. They receive rewards for their bravery and ingenuity, and their reputation as amateur detectives is solidified. The adventure not only clears the Dodd family's name but also reinforces the Hardy boys' determination to continue solving mysteries, setting the stage for future escapades.

By Franklin W. Dixon · First published 1939 · Genre: Mystery, Adventure, Young Adult · 23 chapters · 49,680 words

First lines

"It certainly is a mystery how those autos disappeared," said Frank Hardy.

"I'll say it is," replied his brother Joe, raising his voice to be heard above the clatter of their motorcycles. "Just think of it! Two cars last week, two the week before, and one the week before that. Some thieving, I'll tell the world."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: Franklin W. Dixon
• Date: 1939 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Mystery, Adventure, Young Adult, Detective Fiction, Thriller
• Length: 49,680 words
• Structure: 23 chapters, 1,878 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Mystery — The central plot revolves around solving a mystery, which is the primary focus of the narrative.
• Adventure — The characters engage in adventurous activities while uncovering clues and facing challenges.
• Young Adult — The target audience includes young readers, and the themes are relatable to a younger demographic.
• Detective Fiction — The story features amateur detectives who investigate and solve crimes.

Tags

Mystery · Thriller · Detective Fiction · Juvenile Literature · Adventure · Crime · Suspense · Whodunit · Private Investigator · Teen Fiction · Young Adult · Coming of Age

Contents

• Stolen Cars
• Circumstantial Evidence
• Under Suspicion
• Out on Bail
• More Thieving
• On the Shore Road
• Gus Montrose
• The Missing Truck
• Following Clues
• The Great Discovery
• Fish
• The New Car
• In the Locker
• Montrose Again
• The Suspect
• Kidnaped
• The Cave
• The Auto Thieves
• Captured
• Tables Turned
• At the Farmhouse
• The Roundup
• The Mystery Solved

More by Franklin W. Dixon

• Hunting for Hidden Gold (1938)
• The House on the Cliff (1932)
• The Missing Chums (1927)
• The Mystery of Cabin Island (1939)
• The Secret of the Caves (1935)
• The Secret of the Old Mill (1930)
• The Tower Treasure (1927)
• The Great Airport Mystery
• All works by Franklin W. Dixon