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The Hardy Boys Casefiles #89
The Hardy Boys Casefiles #89 Darkness Falls
The Hardy boys have come to the Hawaiian Islands to witness a total solar eclipse at the Mauna Kea Observatory. But the instant day turns to night, the excitement suddenly turns deadly…
164 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 1994
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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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July 12, 2019
When I first read Hardy Boys, I think I was in class 5, I had such a crush on Frank Hardy. I liked the brainy one over the brawny one and that sums up my first impression of Hardy Boys.
In their late teens, Frank and Joe Hardy take after their detective father Fenton Hardy. Frank is the older of the two and has more breakthroughs in the cases because he is the brainy one. Joe is the younger brother who more often than not is useful when things get hot and they need to fight their way out.
Like Nancy Drew, the books in the The Hardy Boys series re written by ghostwriters under the collective pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. And yes, the earlier books were better than the latter ones.
In their late teens, Frank and Joe Hardy take after their detective father Fenton Hardy. Frank is the older of the two and has more breakthroughs in the cases because he is the brainy one. Joe is the younger brother who more often than not is useful when things get hot and they need to fight their way out.
Like Nancy Drew, the books in the The Hardy Boys series re written by ghostwriters under the collective pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon. And yes, the earlier books were better than the latter ones.
August 3, 2025
The Hardy Boys develop a new infrared film and receive an award at a science fair. As a result, they are invited to Hawaii to be part of a scientific expedition to study an upcoming eclipse. However, the famous scientist who invited them to Hawaii is murdered during the eclipse. The film the Hardy boys shooter during the eclipse goes missing (except one roll).
Frank and Joe investigate and there are two more murders. The case also has red herrings and twists and turns.
But eventually not only do the Hardy boys find the killer but they discover why the film was important.
Frank and Joe investigate and there are two more murders. The case also has red herrings and twists and turns.
But eventually not only do the Hardy boys find the killer but they discover why the film was important.
December 28, 2022
See y'all this ain't abt the book its abt this app ....ion even kno how to read this book! I pressed the book to read it n it won't let me!!!!!😒😏🙄Like fr
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February 12, 2017
4.5 stars
My first HB Casefiles, and I loved it!
HB + Hawaii= Awesome! Really enjoyed it. Enjoyed picturing Hawaii. Would like to visit there one day. It sounds beautiful.
Looking forward to read more of the Casefiles series. I would also like to try the ND Files series someday.
My first HB Casefiles, and I loved it!
HB + Hawaii= Awesome! Really enjoyed it. Enjoyed picturing Hawaii. Would like to visit there one day. It sounds beautiful.
Looking forward to read more of the Casefiles series. I would also like to try the ND Files series someday.
May 18, 2012
日食観測中に学者が殺害され、ハーディ兄弟のフィルムが盗まれる。容疑者が次々と狙われるためなかなか犯人が分からずおもしろい。最近のシリーズよりも単語が難しい気がする。
August 5, 2014
A total eclipse!
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