Frank and Joe Hardy were driving along on their motorcycles one pleasant afternoon when a roadster driven by an apparent madman almost ran them down. The event happened so fast that all the boys noticed was the drivers's bright red hair. Later, that same red-haired driver robs a ferry boat office, and successfully made off with a yellow roadster called Queen from the Hardys' friend, Chet Morton. They decide it's time to follow in their father's footsteps and become private investigators.

Fenton Hardy, the famous private detective and father of the Hardy Boys, asks his sons to help him with his latest case involving the illegal drug trade. Hardy sends Frank and Joe to a house on the cliff, whose location offers an excellent vantage point to watch for smugglers.

Frank and Joe help prevent Ken Blake from getting killed in a cycling accident. The Hardy Boys learn that their friend Chet Morton was swindles when he made change for what turned out to be a counterfeit twenty dollar bill, something that the police later confirm is becoming more common in their town of Bayport.

In this captivating story, Frank and Joe Hardy, along with their friends Chet Morton and Biff Hooper, find themselves embroiled in a puzzling case involving the disappearance of their chums. As the young detectives follow a trail of clues and face dangerous adversaries, readers are taken on a suspenseful journey filled with intrigue, suspense, and unexpected twists.

In Hunting for Hidden Gold, the brothers embark on a daring quest to uncover a long-lost fortune, facing danger and intrigue at every turn. Join the Hardy Boys on this exciting journey filled with suspense, action, and clever detective work.

Embark on a thrilling journey with the Hardy Boys as they unravel the enigma shrouding The Shore Road Mystery. Nestled within the quaint coastal town of Bayport, danger lurks beneath the serene waves and picturesque vistas. When an eerie disappearance rocks the community, the intrepid brothers, Frank and Joe Hardy, leap into action.