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The Hardy Boys #30
The Wailing Siren Mystery
Caught in their motorboat the Sleuth by a sudden storm at sea, Frank and Joe Hardy are relieved to see the lights of a yacht. But their SOS ignored. The shrill sound of a siren fills the night air and moments later a helicopter drops an object alongside the Sleuth: a wallet containing two thousand dollars! The next day, a truck carrying a shipment of high-powered rifles has been stolen. These two apparently unconnected events are clues in a tangle of mystery which turns out to be one of the detective brothers’ most exciting adventures.
177 pages, Hardcover
First published January 1, 1951
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About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
734 books991 followersFranklin W. Dixon is the pen name used by a variety of different authors 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.
Canadian author Leslie McFarlane is believed to have written the first sixteen Hardy Boys books, but worked to a detailed plot and character outline for each story. The outlines are believed to have originated with Edward Stratemeyer, with later books outlined by his daughters Edna C. Squier and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. Edward and Harriet also edited all books in the series through the mid-1960s. Other writers of the original books include MacFarlane's wife Amy, John Button, Andrew E. Svenson, and Adams herself; most of the outlines were done by Adams and Svenson. A number of other writers and editors were recruited to revise the outlines and update the texts in line with a more modern sensibility, starting in the late 1950s.
The principal author for the Ted Scott books was John W. Duffield.
Canadian author Leslie McFarlane is believed to have written the first sixteen Hardy Boys books, but worked to a detailed plot and character outline for each story. The outlines are believed to have originated with Edward Stratemeyer, with later books outlined by his daughters Edna C. Squier and Harriet Stratemeyer Adams. Edward and Harriet also edited all books in the series through the mid-1960s. Other writers of the original books include MacFarlane's wife Amy, John Button, Andrew E. Svenson, and Adams herself; most of the outlines were done by Adams and Svenson. A number of other writers and editors were recruited to revise the outlines and update the texts in line with a more modern sensibility, starting in the late 1950s.
The principal author for the Ted Scott books was John W. Duffield.
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February 8, 2022This was not exciting or enjoyable. I read it anyway.
Besides the story, there were other things that were wrong, such as the boys had a transistor radio. It convertible In the gangsters were actually out to kill them. At least in the older mysteries they still had to go find a phone, but it seems to me that there was not a phone on every corner of the street. I just don't believe In making an old story modern. Also, I do not believe that gangstaersTried to kill the kids in past mystery books.
Besides the story, there were other things that were wrong, such as the boys had a transistor radio. It convertible In the gangsters were actually out to kill them. At least in the older mysteries they still had to go find a phone, but it seems to me that there was not a phone on every corner of the street. I just don't believe In making an old story modern. Also, I do not believe that gangstaersTried to kill the kids in past mystery books.
June 19, 2017
The Hardy Boys are back for their thirtieth adventure in The Wailing Siren Mystery (1951). This one starts with Frank and Joe out for a run in The Sleuth, their sleek motorboat. A sudden storm whips up and while the boys are fighting to keep the boat going and upright on the waves, a weird wailing siren sounds, another boat nearby flashes its lights, and they hear a plane's motor overhead. Suddenly a large wallet hits the water near the boat and Frank manages to grab it before it sinks beneath the waves. It's chock full of money--two thousand dollars once the boys are safely back on land and have a chance to count it.
They turn the money into the police, but their adventures aren't over yet. The next day their friend Chet Morton has a truck full of camping gear and high-powered rifles (which belong to his uncle) stolen while he stops for a snack. They trace the stolen truck to the North Woods, but lose the trail before it begins to get dark. So the boys hook up with Chet and Biff and Tony for a camping trip in the woods to look for the truck and any other clues they might find.
Fenton Hardy is currently working on a hush-hush assignment involving missing money, missing planes, and the selling of arms. Could all these mysteries be part of a bigger plot? [If you know your Hardy Boys, then you know the answer to that one...]. The boys will face kidnappers and ravenous wolves; be knocked out and tied up and nearly drowned; trace stolen money and airplane parts; and search out the source of the wailing siren--all before the mystery is finally wrapped up.
Another fun adventure with Frank and Joe. Not the strongest of the series--it relies even more heavily than usual on coincidence, but the boys do some real detective work (tracking cars by their tire marks and following faint signs and trails through the wood. It's a fast-paced, easy read and just the kind of mystery adventure that kids should enjoy.
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They turn the money into the police, but their adventures aren't over yet. The next day their friend Chet Morton has a truck full of camping gear and high-powered rifles (which belong to his uncle) stolen while he stops for a snack. They trace the stolen truck to the North Woods, but lose the trail before it begins to get dark. So the boys hook up with Chet and Biff and Tony for a camping trip in the woods to look for the truck and any other clues they might find.
Fenton Hardy is currently working on a hush-hush assignment involving missing money, missing planes, and the selling of arms. Could all these mysteries be part of a bigger plot? [If you know your Hardy Boys, then you know the answer to that one...]. The boys will face kidnappers and ravenous wolves; be knocked out and tied up and nearly drowned; trace stolen money and airplane parts; and search out the source of the wailing siren--all before the mystery is finally wrapped up.
Another fun adventure with Frank and Joe. Not the strongest of the series--it relies even more heavily than usual on coincidence, but the boys do some real detective work (tracking cars by their tire marks and following faint signs and trails through the wood. It's a fast-paced, easy read and just the kind of mystery adventure that kids should enjoy.
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August 31, 2019
When Frank and Joe Hardy are caught in a storm with their motorboat the Sleuth, they observe a mysterious yacht, hear a wailing siren and see a helicopter drop a wallet full of cash into the sea. Later, after their pal Chet has a load of rifles stolen from his father’s truck, the crime-fighting brothers begin to see a connection.
It’s hard to believe that The Hardy Boys were dreamed up way back in 1926, the first three books in the series appearing the following year. Author Franklin W Dixon, rather mysteriously, never existed and was in fact a pseudonym used by series creator, Edward Stratemeyer and his Syndicate. While Stratemyer came up with the basic plots, ghost writers were drafted in to write the books, which also explains why some were better than others.
Though I read many of the Hardy Boys adventures as a kid, I have no memory of ‘The Wailing Siren Mystery’ – our local library had a lot of the books, but certainly wouldn’t have stocked all 59 of them. The original Wailing Siren was number 30 in the series and published in 1951, though the hard-back copy I bought is the revised version, updated by Priscilla Baker-Carr and published in 1968.
The story is classic Hardy Boys, with a host of villains, strange occurrences and mysterious messages. The writing, however, is a bit clunky at times and there’s a couple of errors in the plot – for instance, Frank telephones his dad to tell him about the homing pigeons, but at that point in the story, Frank can’t possibly know the pigeons exist. Aside from that, and the ridiculous proliferation of exclamation marks (particularly from Aunt Gertrude!) it’s not a bad tale and reminded me why I loved this series so much as a kid.
It’s hard to believe that The Hardy Boys were dreamed up way back in 1926, the first three books in the series appearing the following year. Author Franklin W Dixon, rather mysteriously, never existed and was in fact a pseudonym used by series creator, Edward Stratemeyer and his Syndicate. While Stratemyer came up with the basic plots, ghost writers were drafted in to write the books, which also explains why some were better than others.
Though I read many of the Hardy Boys adventures as a kid, I have no memory of ‘The Wailing Siren Mystery’ – our local library had a lot of the books, but certainly wouldn’t have stocked all 59 of them. The original Wailing Siren was number 30 in the series and published in 1951, though the hard-back copy I bought is the revised version, updated by Priscilla Baker-Carr and published in 1968.
The story is classic Hardy Boys, with a host of villains, strange occurrences and mysterious messages. The writing, however, is a bit clunky at times and there’s a couple of errors in the plot – for instance, Frank telephones his dad to tell him about the homing pigeons, but at that point in the story, Frank can’t possibly know the pigeons exist. Aside from that, and the ridiculous proliferation of exclamation marks (particularly from Aunt Gertrude!) it’s not a bad tale and reminded me why I loved this series so much as a kid.
November 21, 2022
i could have wrote this myself it was that simple. idk how people would collect this series for any other reason but nostalgia. did not enjoy reading. will not be picking up anymore hardy boys books
May 14, 2023
A fun little jaunt into my childhood.
December 23, 2025
Actually one of the better Hardy Boys books I’ve read in a while.
July 14, 2023
My grandson liked it.
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February 27, 2015 Hardy Boys: The Wailing Siren Mystery. By Franklin W. Dixon,the book is about two brothers Joe Hardy and Frank Hardy have to find out where a load of rifles were loaded on to a wailing ship that got away because the Harry's mother boat ran out of gas. Throughout the entire book the author explanes how the hardy boys try to figure out the wailing siren mystery.
While on they were on their adventures the boys went into the woods to look for clues. They come across two lumberjacks one was digging a hole behind a big rock he was nice to the boys and helped them on their mystery. The other had a shack that looked very suspicious and was raising a tone of wolves to attack people. He released his most vicious wolf called Saber who chased them up into a tree for three hours before leaving back to the shack.
This book was really well written and I really liked it. The word choice wasn't that expansive but it got by. The detailes that the author used were really cool and I liked them. In conclusion I would recommend this book to anyone grades 5-7th grade.
While on they were on their adventures the boys went into the woods to look for clues. They come across two lumberjacks one was digging a hole behind a big rock he was nice to the boys and helped them on their mystery. The other had a shack that looked very suspicious and was raising a tone of wolves to attack people. He released his most vicious wolf called Saber who chased them up into a tree for three hours before leaving back to the shack.
This book was really well written and I really liked it. The word choice wasn't that expansive but it got by. The detailes that the author used were really cool and I liked them. In conclusion I would recommend this book to anyone grades 5-7th grade.
May 10, 2017
Great mystery and great brother teamwork! So much cool action, danger, and excitement! It's about impossible to put down to have to go do anything else. Intriguing mysteries, adventure, intensity, chasing clues, just so much in the book, but not too much. Very good flow to the mysteries. Great family. Love reading of the various regular characters, the Hardy family, the Hardy brothers girlfriends, and their friends. A lot of great scenes throughout the book. A reader looking for a lot of thrilling action and smart investigating will really enjoy this book - just like me! :)
For more details about what I loved about the book, including favorite quotes and scenes, but without spoilers, please check out my complete review @ Hardy and Drew Mysteries. Definitely a Hardy Boys book recommendation. :)
For more details about what I loved about the book, including favorite quotes and scenes, but without spoilers, please check out my complete review @ Hardy and Drew Mysteries. Definitely a Hardy Boys book recommendation. :)
July 29, 2011
The classic boy detectives by Frank Dixon--I read ALL of them in my younger years, one I ran out of Nancy Drew books. The Hardy Boys are brother amateur detectives, aspiring to follow in their famous father's footsteps.
The two boys live in the fictional city of Bayport (on Barmet Bay) with their famous father, Fenton Hardy, a private detective formerly with the New York Police Department, their mother Laura Hardy (erroneously called Mildred in The Flying Express), and their Aunt Gertrude, a character often used for comic relief.
The two boys live in the fictional city of Bayport (on Barmet Bay) with their famous father, Fenton Hardy, a private detective formerly with the New York Police Department, their mother Laura Hardy (erroneously called Mildred in The Flying Express), and their Aunt Gertrude, a character often used for comic relief.
September 2, 2016
In this mystery Frank, Joe and their friends try to track down a truck load of items stolen from their friend Chet. They find tire tracks leading them to a hidden location, but there is a lot of woods that they have to search through.
At the same time they are trying to figure this puzzle out, their father returns home from a trip and asks for their help on the secret government case that he is working on.
Will they be able to solve both mysteries at the same time with all the spying, following and kidnapping go on? Find out in this exciting adventure!
At the same time they are trying to figure this puzzle out, their father returns home from a trip and asks for their help on the secret government case that he is working on.
Will they be able to solve both mysteries at the same time with all the spying, following and kidnapping go on? Find out in this exciting adventure!
May 1, 2020
With their father working a case about counterfeit, a Bayport pilot missing, and their camping trip more focused on surviving and searching for criminals than relaxation, Frank and Joe are about to be in over their heads when they get their hands on fake money falling from the sky! Dixon delivers one of the most fun entries in the series with this enjoyably suspenseful adventure!
January 26, 2022
This is the first book in the series, where it is obvious that the original writer is not doing the writing. It's a bit all over the place, timelines are rushed and some parts stretch the readers ability to suspend disbelief.
September 10, 2025
#Binge Reviewing My Past Reads:
Hardy Boys (Read between 1990 and 1996 in M.P. Birla School library and punctiliously collected and read thereafter.)
The Wailing Siren Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon continues the Hardy Boys’ tradition of blending suspense, action, and deductive reasoning, this time with a maritime twist. I first discovered this book in my M.P. Birla School library days, a period when the Hardy Boys were constant companions, their blue spines lined neatly on shelves, and revisiting it later confirmed why Dixon’s formula endures.
The story opens with the eerie wail of a mysterious siren on the harbour, a sound that sets the entire town on edge and immediately draws Frank and Joe into a web of intrigue, suspicion, and danger. From the outset, the book hooks the reader with its combination of atmospheric tension and the promise of clever detective work.
Dixon’s mastery lies in his ability to balance pace with detail. The narrative flows smoothly, each chapter offering a measured blend of suspense, action sequences, and carefully planted clues that challenge both the Hardy Boys and the reader. Frank and Joe are at their investigative best: thoughtful, resourceful, and ethical, never succumbing to rash action.
The mystery of the siren itself is emblematic of Dixon’s skill—an ordinary phenomenon layered with menace, its source cleverly hidden until the final revelation. The boys’ methodical approach, noting patterns, interrogating suspects, and navigating danger with intelligence, transforms what could have been a simple haunted-siren story into a compelling puzzle that sustains tension from first page to last.
The supporting characters and villains are well-defined, each serving to enrich the plot and provide obstacles that challenge the brothers’ abilities. Dixon’s prose is accessible yet evocative, with vivid descriptions of harbour scenes, nighttime investigations, and suspenseful chases, all crafted to maintain engagement while subtly reinforcing the values of persistence, courage, and loyalty. The book also has a nostalgic charm; reading it now evokes memories of scanning the library shelves for the next Hardy Boys installment, the thrill of anticipation mingled with the comfort of returning to familiar heroes and their clever problem-solving.
Ultimately, The Wailing Siren Mystery exemplifies why the Hardy Boys series has endured for generations. It is not just about the solution of a puzzle or the capture of a criminal; it is about the journey—the careful reasoning, the ethical steadfastness, and the immersive adventures that transport readers into a world where intellect and courage prevail.
For me, this installment remains a memorable adventure, resonant with both suspense and the nostalgia of my school library reading days, a testament to Dixon’s enduring craftsmanship and the timeless appeal of Frank and Joe Hardy.
Hardy Boys (Read between 1990 and 1996 in M.P. Birla School library and punctiliously collected and read thereafter.)
The Wailing Siren Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon continues the Hardy Boys’ tradition of blending suspense, action, and deductive reasoning, this time with a maritime twist. I first discovered this book in my M.P. Birla School library days, a period when the Hardy Boys were constant companions, their blue spines lined neatly on shelves, and revisiting it later confirmed why Dixon’s formula endures.
The story opens with the eerie wail of a mysterious siren on the harbour, a sound that sets the entire town on edge and immediately draws Frank and Joe into a web of intrigue, suspicion, and danger. From the outset, the book hooks the reader with its combination of atmospheric tension and the promise of clever detective work.
Dixon’s mastery lies in his ability to balance pace with detail. The narrative flows smoothly, each chapter offering a measured blend of suspense, action sequences, and carefully planted clues that challenge both the Hardy Boys and the reader. Frank and Joe are at their investigative best: thoughtful, resourceful, and ethical, never succumbing to rash action.
The mystery of the siren itself is emblematic of Dixon’s skill—an ordinary phenomenon layered with menace, its source cleverly hidden until the final revelation. The boys’ methodical approach, noting patterns, interrogating suspects, and navigating danger with intelligence, transforms what could have been a simple haunted-siren story into a compelling puzzle that sustains tension from first page to last.
The supporting characters and villains are well-defined, each serving to enrich the plot and provide obstacles that challenge the brothers’ abilities. Dixon’s prose is accessible yet evocative, with vivid descriptions of harbour scenes, nighttime investigations, and suspenseful chases, all crafted to maintain engagement while subtly reinforcing the values of persistence, courage, and loyalty. The book also has a nostalgic charm; reading it now evokes memories of scanning the library shelves for the next Hardy Boys installment, the thrill of anticipation mingled with the comfort of returning to familiar heroes and their clever problem-solving.
Ultimately, The Wailing Siren Mystery exemplifies why the Hardy Boys series has endured for generations. It is not just about the solution of a puzzle or the capture of a criminal; it is about the journey—the careful reasoning, the ethical steadfastness, and the immersive adventures that transport readers into a world where intellect and courage prevail.
For me, this installment remains a memorable adventure, resonant with both suspense and the nostalgia of my school library reading days, a testament to Dixon’s enduring craftsmanship and the timeless appeal of Frank and Joe Hardy.
September 26, 2019
Published in 1951, this Hardy Boys story is of the second generation of the series, using the somewhat arbitrary number of 25 as constituting a generation. This book is number 30 in the series. It features a helicopter and involves a plot to run arms and equipment to Central American nations. It opens with the boys coincidentally observing a drop from a helicopter to a yacht stationed in Barmet Bay.
The action is typical of the earlier books in the series. There is the mandatory being knocked out via a blow to the head as well as threats being made against the Hardy family. Aunt Gertrude is featured, and she is her usual well-meaning, yet annoying personality. Her dialog is generally the most predictable and uninteresting of all the characters in the series. However, in an amusing twist, she proves her worth by giving a prowler a good whack with a hickory stick in helping to subdue him.
As a devout reader of the Hardy Boys books when I was young, this book was an interesting look back at what adolescent male fiction was like in the fifties. The good guys always prevailed, no one, not even the villains ever got seriously hurt and girls were rarely given serious roles. The changes in the Hardy Boys books over time are a good way to understand how country changed during those years.
The action is typical of the earlier books in the series. There is the mandatory being knocked out via a blow to the head as well as threats being made against the Hardy family. Aunt Gertrude is featured, and she is her usual well-meaning, yet annoying personality. Her dialog is generally the most predictable and uninteresting of all the characters in the series. However, in an amusing twist, she proves her worth by giving a prowler a good whack with a hickory stick in helping to subdue him.
As a devout reader of the Hardy Boys books when I was young, this book was an interesting look back at what adolescent male fiction was like in the fifties. The good guys always prevailed, no one, not even the villains ever got seriously hurt and girls were rarely given serious roles. The changes in the Hardy Boys books over time are a good way to understand how country changed during those years.
June 13, 2021
The Hardy Boys are in their boat, the Sleuth, when they see a yacht, hear a loud siren,a strange light appears, a helicopter arrives and a wallet falls into the water. A yacht and the helicopter seem to disappear. Left with $2,000 in a wallet has them baffled. When they find out their friend Chet has been robbed the mystery begins. Chet had a load of high powered rifles belonging to his uncle for a big game hunt in his truck....and it was stolen. Chet is responsible for returning the items or paying for them which causes him to recruit the Hardy's to help him. Fenton Hardy is working in Washington on a case involving stolen money in foreign countries used for nefarious acts. When Frank is captured and held ransom Fenton Hardy gets involved in the boys' case and finds out both cases may be related. They figure the siren is a signal but to who and what for? Are they also the ones who stole Chet's truck? The gang in pursuit tries to get the Hardy's off their trail leading to chases and adventure.
October 31, 2019
Jacob Hildebrandt
8th grade
Mrs. Prodoehl
10-30-19
The Wailing Siren Mystery
I read the book The Hardy Boys: The Wailing Siren Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon. The lexile level for this book is 700L. This book is about two boys who were boating and were caught in a storm.
While they were waiting for help, they heard a siren and a helicopter dropped a wallet containing $2,000 next to their boat. They later found out that the dad of a friend had had his truck loaded with guns stolen.
The boys try to investigate the mystery of who stole the truck as well as the finding the owner of the money. In the course of their investigations they were able to find the stolen truck but the guns were missing. One of the boys was kidnapped and held for ransom. Thats all I read
My mom made me I didn't read all the book and it doesn't make any sense to me
8th grade
Mrs. Prodoehl
10-30-19
The Wailing Siren Mystery
I read the book The Hardy Boys: The Wailing Siren Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon. The lexile level for this book is 700L. This book is about two boys who were boating and were caught in a storm.
While they were waiting for help, they heard a siren and a helicopter dropped a wallet containing $2,000 next to their boat. They later found out that the dad of a friend had had his truck loaded with guns stolen.
The boys try to investigate the mystery of who stole the truck as well as the finding the owner of the money. In the course of their investigations they were able to find the stolen truck but the guns were missing. One of the boys was kidnapped and held for ransom. Thats all I read
My mom made me I didn't read all the book and it doesn't make any sense to me
September 17, 2024
Read the 1951 version by Andrew Svenson. Another dreadful volume, another near- collision of boats, another fall into another pit, another set of lamentable blunders by our Boys (and FFS Chet. Will someone please, *please* Lavinia this guy?), another nefarious gang that—somehow, incredibly—manage to plan and commit crimes worthy of federal investigation *despite* spending every waking moment following, threatening, menacing, and abducting the Hardys.
Yes, I realize these were written for children, but I think special institutional care is warranted for any child who gets to the 30th book without thinking, at least once a chapter, 'Holy Christ, how are these clowns not dead yet?'
The McFarlane volumes were at least entertaining, after which this series turns steadily into tripe.
Yes, I realize these were written for children, but I think special institutional care is warranted for any child who gets to the 30th book without thinking, at least once a chapter, 'Holy Christ, how are these clowns not dead yet?'
The McFarlane volumes were at least entertaining, after which this series turns steadily into tripe.
January 22, 2021
Pleasantly surprised with number 30 of the Hardy Boys Series: The Wailing Siren Mystery.
As always, the boys are in lots of action. Whether it be in the middle of the woods when shots rings out, in a stormy sea with a strange siren going off, or even having their own home being broken into! The chapters all end with cliffhangers making the book hard to put down. Compared to other books in the series this one is above average. The mystery makes sense and the sense of spookiness I got was really cool. A siren ringing in the night is eerie! I’d definitely recommend this one.
Also, Aunt Gertrude is a BEAST in this one. You do not want to miss out her taking out a criminal!
As always, the boys are in lots of action. Whether it be in the middle of the woods when shots rings out, in a stormy sea with a strange siren going off, or even having their own home being broken into! The chapters all end with cliffhangers making the book hard to put down. Compared to other books in the series this one is above average. The mystery makes sense and the sense of spookiness I got was really cool. A siren ringing in the night is eerie! I’d definitely recommend this one.
Also, Aunt Gertrude is a BEAST in this one. You do not want to miss out her taking out a criminal!
April 9, 2023
The 30th volume in the series was a story about smugglers and thieves - but aren't they always?
In this installment, the boys almost drown, but manage to get to safety. Chet loses some camping gear, a canoe and high powered rifles, which leads them to try and find the crooks. At the same time, Fenton Hardy is looking for people stealing experimental equipment from manufacturers and it could impact national security.
Overall, the story is a bit disjointed and not a fun read. There are a couple of interesting parts that a child may like. However, I'm getting tired of them getting captured in the last 30 or so pages, only to be saved by their father in a nick of time.
In this installment, the boys almost drown, but manage to get to safety. Chet loses some camping gear, a canoe and high powered rifles, which leads them to try and find the crooks. At the same time, Fenton Hardy is looking for people stealing experimental equipment from manufacturers and it could impact national security.
Overall, the story is a bit disjointed and not a fun read. There are a couple of interesting parts that a child may like. However, I'm getting tired of them getting captured in the last 30 or so pages, only to be saved by their father in a nick of time.
December 17, 2022
A good entry in the series, but probably not the best choice to introduce a new reader. All the best elements of the series are here, but the mystery (finding and catching gunrunners) fell kind of flat. The ending was a bit rushed, with most of the reveal in the last two pages. Chet, Tony and Biff were present, but barely utilized.
For hardcore enthusiasts, this was (I believe) the introduction of Jack Wayne. A private pilot here, he eventually became the Hardys' personal pilot in later adventures. A good reason by itself to check out the book.
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For hardcore enthusiasts, this was (I believe) the introduction of Jack Wayne. A private pilot here, he eventually became the Hardys' personal pilot in later adventures. A good reason by itself to check out the book.
Find it, Buy it. Read it!
October 29, 2024
This one was packed with action from the start! Frank and Joe are caught in a storm on their boat when they spot a mysterious yacht that totally ignores their SOS. To make things even weirder, a helicopter drops a wallet with two thousand dollars right next to them! From there, the Hardy Boys dive into a twisty mystery involving stolen rifles, a strange siren sound, and plenty of suspenseful moments. It’s classic Hardy Boys with all the thrills—kept me guessing right until the end. If you love fast-paced mysteries with unexpected twists, you’ll enjoy this adventure!
September 14, 2022
a rather pedestrian adventure for the boys. They bust a theft ring. The leader of the ring raises wolves. The title comes from a siren used to indicate the arrival of a helicopter that ferries away the stolen goods.
The gang of thieves is on the violent side, and in an uneven distribution of beat-downs Joe gets the KO twice while Frank escapes untouched.
The total count for the two boys stands at 37.
The gang of thieves is on the violent side, and in an uneven distribution of beat-downs Joe gets the KO twice while Frank escapes untouched.
The total count for the two boys stands at 37.
December 23, 2023
Overall a decent story with some really tense moments (those brought the rating up to 3.5 aka 4 stars). The Hardy Boys did dumb things a few times, but that's to be expected with them, lol. One big hole is what happened to Iola? One of the villains threatens that she'll never come home, but no one seems concerned about her after everything blows over. Was she really in danger, or was it just an empty threat?
February 27, 2024
The stories are getting better for sure. The way the book is written, and the way the villainous characters are revealed towards the end of the book, keep you glued to the book till the end. The mystery unfolds page by page and is not very evident in the first few chapters.
Also, this is the first Bayport mystery that I actually enjoyed reading.!
It's funny how Mr. Fenton Hardy's cases always tie up with the cases of Frank and Joe!
Also, this is the first Bayport mystery that I actually enjoyed reading.!
It's funny how Mr. Fenton Hardy's cases always tie up with the cases of Frank and Joe!
June 3, 2017
Bummer! :(
I was hoping this HB book would end up being 5-star for me but sadly, to be honest, 3-star.
I got attracted to reading this book when I read the review of it in The Hardy And Drew Mysteries blog.
I loved all the brotherly love and Frank and Joe's braveness, except I didn't like that it was slow. Also, it was a bit confusing. :(
I was hoping this HB book would end up being 5-star for me but sadly, to be honest, 3-star.
I got attracted to reading this book when I read the review of it in The Hardy And Drew Mysteries blog.
I loved all the brotherly love and Frank and Joe's braveness, except I didn't like that it was slow. Also, it was a bit confusing. :(
June 5, 2018
Ate these up as a kid and usually got them as gifts for birthdays, Christmas and other events. This edition would be quite dated now and I believe they have updated the books. The author was a pseudonym for a plethora of writers who contributed to this series.
February 16, 2018
A South American revolutionary! Can you believe it? Eh. It's a good enough Hardy Boys story anyway!
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April 11, 2021
Some interesting twists and adventures to this story, but a very mundane ending.
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