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The Hardy Boys #70
The Infinity Clue
After receiving a mysterious message from their father, Frank and Joe go to Washington, D.C. and become the target of terrorists.
160 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1981
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About the author
Franklin W. Dixon
808 books1,005 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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June 24, 2008
This book taught me what the Infinity symbol was. Wow!!!
July 25, 2023
'The Infinity Clue' (The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories #70) by Franklin W. Dixon.
Rating: 4.25/5.
Disclaimer:
It was my first time reading this book. I have, probably, read the first 63 Hardy Boys books multiple times, but the same can not be said for the subsequent books in the series. It isn't because I'm partial to the Originals, but more so because the latter books were hard to find growing up. However, with the advent of digital books in recent times, I'm eager to pursue my childhood ambition of reading all 190 Hardy Boys books at least once.
The Hardy Boys books are a nostalgic affair. Had it not been for these books, it would have been difficult for me to cultivate my interest in reading and to later expand my reading preferences to include the fantasy and sci-fi genres. So, yeah, that's the main reason why you would rarely find me giving a rating of fewer than 3.5 stars (out of 5) to these Hardy Boys books.
Review:
This was a truly explosive book! (pun intended)
With all the bombs being thrown around and a huge terrorist threat looming near, this book felt more like a book in the Casefiles continuity rather than the main continuity. But I loved it! There was a sense of urgency in the book that was missing from its predecessors.
It was also the first time I remember the Hardy Boys receiving negative publicity from national newspapers and television channels – they are accused of stealing a priceless diamond from a museum. The brothers, along with Chet Morton, end up having to toggle different cases – hunt for the diamond thief to prove their innocence, help their father in solving the terrorist dilemma, and find out the mystery behind the strange seismic activities.
Chet, as usual, provides the necessary comic relief but proves himself to be a loyal pal of the Hardy Boys. It is also the only time I ever remember the author referencing earlier cases of the Hardys. More often than not, the previous cases are hardly referenced in the stories, and only a hint of the next case is given at the end of the book. However, it was refreshing to see references to the events in the 'Mystery of the Samurai Sword' and the 'Night of the Werewolf' cases.
I had a great time reading this book. It was a thrilling read from the start to the finish – and I'm sure, had it not been for my hectic schedule, I would have devoured the entire book in a single setting. On to the next book then!
“I just wish Dad would call to fill us in on some of this stuff and tell us he’s okay. I’m also shaky about the Rabbit. We haven’t had a bomb thrown at us for two days, and it makes me wonder whether he isn’t cooking up something really nasty.”
Rating: 4.25/5.
Disclaimer:
It was my first time reading this book. I have, probably, read the first 63 Hardy Boys books multiple times, but the same can not be said for the subsequent books in the series. It isn't because I'm partial to the Originals, but more so because the latter books were hard to find growing up. However, with the advent of digital books in recent times, I'm eager to pursue my childhood ambition of reading all 190 Hardy Boys books at least once.
The Hardy Boys books are a nostalgic affair. Had it not been for these books, it would have been difficult for me to cultivate my interest in reading and to later expand my reading preferences to include the fantasy and sci-fi genres. So, yeah, that's the main reason why you would rarely find me giving a rating of fewer than 3.5 stars (out of 5) to these Hardy Boys books.
Review:
This was a truly explosive book! (pun intended)
With all the bombs being thrown around and a huge terrorist threat looming near, this book felt more like a book in the Casefiles continuity rather than the main continuity. But I loved it! There was a sense of urgency in the book that was missing from its predecessors.
It was also the first time I remember the Hardy Boys receiving negative publicity from national newspapers and television channels – they are accused of stealing a priceless diamond from a museum. The brothers, along with Chet Morton, end up having to toggle different cases – hunt for the diamond thief to prove their innocence, help their father in solving the terrorist dilemma, and find out the mystery behind the strange seismic activities.
Chet, as usual, provides the necessary comic relief but proves himself to be a loyal pal of the Hardy Boys. It is also the only time I ever remember the author referencing earlier cases of the Hardys. More often than not, the previous cases are hardly referenced in the stories, and only a hint of the next case is given at the end of the book. However, it was refreshing to see references to the events in the 'Mystery of the Samurai Sword' and the 'Night of the Werewolf' cases.
I had a great time reading this book. It was a thrilling read from the start to the finish – and I'm sure, had it not been for my hectic schedule, I would have devoured the entire book in a single setting. On to the next book then!
“I envy those people in a way,” Joe commented as he got the outboard motor running and propelled the boat away from the island. “No worries about the modern world with all its problems.”
“Don’t kid yourself.” Frank chuckled. “There were plenty of troubles a hundred years ago, too. Now we just have different kinds.”
August 17, 2017
Continuing my effort to re-read all 190 Hardy Boys books of my youth, found me reading The Infinity Clue, one of the earlier paperback Hardy Boys adventures of the early 1980s. This book is well-written and is an engaging tale of Washington, DC intrigue coupled with shore-side smuggling. There is an international terrorist involved who uses small nuclear bombs, trying to harm nuclear power plants to help foosil fuel companies overseas, which makes the tale very relatable to some of today's concerns with terrorism and nuclear weapons, and makes the book seem much more recently written than 1981! My book is a now 35+ year old first edition, and is still in good condition with the binding and paper still in good shape, in great contrast to the later Hardy Boys books printed on cheap paper now yellowing and falling apart. Anyone who likes the Hardy Boys will enjoy The Infinity Clue and this is a Hardys tale that has not only aged well, but in fact is still current!
May 20, 2019
I thought this was chaotic. So many different things going on but they manage to tie them together. Unrealistic. Also, a "small" nuclear bomb was used in Bayport to create an earthquake but no one seems to be afraid of radiation? Then they allow it to happen again somewhat close to Washington, D.C. That really bothered me. Hello, there is a reason to be afraid of nuclear bombs.
October 11, 2019
One would think that sabotaging nuclear power plants to keep oil relevant is ridiculous, but given how horny some oil companies get over the stuff, well, this wouldn't surprise me if it actually happened.
February 24, 2018
What the hell was this book?? Almost didn't feel like a Hardy Boys story... the 80s were a weird time, I guess. Not necessarily a bad story, but really out there.
September 28, 2019
Nuclear power plants, man-made earthquakes, oyster-trawling terrorists, cursed diamonds, horse racing, the Smithsonian, an island whose inhabitants are stuck in the 18th c., frisbee bombs thrown by an albino – find all this and an infinity of other insane plot points in The Infinity Clue!
June 6, 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.
July 1, 2008
Hardy Boys in the District!
May 23, 2012
read when I was 10 through 13
February 25, 2017
Jk kedua kakak-beradik Hardy jd polisi, bisa dibayangkan betapa banyak kasus yg mrk pecahkan dgn mudah.
Kembali mrk bekerja sama dgn sang ayah. kolaborasi yg mantap!
Kembali mrk bekerja sama dgn sang ayah. kolaborasi yg mantap!
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