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| 58. THE STING OF THE SCORPION |
| FOREWORD |
| During Mr. Hardy's investigation of a ruthless gang of terrorists, Frank and Joe witness an explosion in the sky near an airborne dirigible owned by Quinn Air Fleet. They decide to look into the matter. The first clue takes them into a new animal park outside Bayport, where they are lured into a trap by an unknown enemy. Pop Carter, the park's owner, has problems too. He is being pressured into selling out by a competitor as well as a real-estate firm that wants the land for other purposes. At the same time, strange occurrences frighten both visitors and animals. Frank and Joe are warned to stay out of the case, but follow up another clue. It leads them to an abandoned island, where they barely escape severe injury. When they return, they find a threatening message on their front door, written in an Oriental language. Do they have to contend with yet another adversary? They face danger from all sides, but their superior sleuthing skills and their courage win out in the end, when they unravel the threats of this many-faceted mystery. |
| GOLD bullion - a million dollars worth - has been stolen from the Wakefield Mint under strange circumstances. Mr. Hardy is asked to investigate but before long his life is threatened, and he asks Frank and Joe to help him. The boys fly to Zurich, Switzerland, hoping to get information at the Swiss Gold Syndicate and to find the man who has stolen a valuable ancient gold figurine from a New York museum. Their search on both counts seems futile. They return to the United States, where they uncover new clues that take them to Mexico and a breathtaking adventure at an archaeological dig in the Yucatan jungle. But the Hardys' travels lead to nothing but new doubts and nagging suspicions. And now their lives are in danger. Their adversaries are cunning, elusive, and determined to eliminate Mr. Hardy, and the boys too! Events culminate in a surprising revelation when their enemies are finally outsmarted by the Hardys. |
| The launching of the Firebird Rocket is endangered when a famous rocket scientist disappears without a trace on his way to the Woomera Monitoring Station in Aus- tralia. Assigned to the case, Fenton Hardy tells his sons he needs their help. And Frank and Joe must turn down a request that they find the missing son of a prominent senator. The search for the scientist begins at the Princeton Space Laboratory, where the boys realize they are being hunted by an unknown adversary. Clues lead them to Australia, and again they are followed. Then suddenly their lives are in danger! Someone in an automobile tries to run them over; and, later, at dockside, a heavy cargo bale falls and just misses them. Disregarding the danger and warnings of worse to come, the boys follow the trail to a cattle sta- tion in the Australian Outback. With courage, wit, and clever detective work, the young detectives begin to close in on the enemy, only to discover that the tables have been turned. Captured by their cunning adversaries, the Hardys face certain death! Will they escape? Will the Firebird Rocket ever be launched? Read this exciting mystery about Frank and Joe's most difficult case. |
| Police science is one of the youngest and most rapidly growing professions in the United States today. I have revised this handbook for fans of Frank and Joe Hardy who are interested in learn- ing about modern police practices. The first seven chapters, based upon true stories from police files, illustrate how Frank and Joe use the various facets of police technology while tracking down criminals. Further uses of these techniques - fingerprinting, surveillance, and other related skills in the science of criminal investiga- tion - are detailed in the last five chapters. William F. Flynn, FBI Special Agent who re- cently retired, acted as my consultant in the prep- aration of this revised edition. It is our sincere hope that many readers of this handbook will some- day join the ranks of our country's brave and dedicated law-enforcement officers who fight the never-ending war against crime. F.W.D. |
1. Better Safe than Sorry - Survival Tactics 2. All in a Sleuth's Day 3. Mister Manners 4. Handy Instruments 5. Helpful Hints for the Out-of-doors 6. Useful Catch Phrases 7. Lessons Learned |
| FOREWORD |
| FOREWORD |
| 56. THE JUNGLE PYRAMID |
| 57. THE FIREBIRD ROCKET |
| THE DETECTIVE HANDBOOK (Edition 3) |
| HARDY BOYS' GUIDE TO LIFE |
| CONTENTS |
| FOREWORD |
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| Simon & Schuster |