House on the Cliff

by Franklin W. Dixon

25 chapters3h 53mEnglish1927

About this book

The second of The Hardy Boys' series, The House on the Cliff involves Frank and Joe, along with their father, the famous detective, in the investigation of a supposed haunted house along with run-ins with smugglers, kidnapping, danger, and a mysterious character. A prime example of the Stratemeyer Syndicate's style, early Hardy Boy books influenced many other YA adventure series including Nancy Drew. Published by Grosset & Dunlap in 1927. Written by Leslie McFarland using the pseudonym, Franklin W. Dixon, for the Stratemeyer Syndicate. (Summary by James R. Hedrick)

Chapters (25)

1The Haunted House

724

2The Storm

624

3Empty Tool Boxes

589

4The Chase in the Bay

548

5The Rescue

608

6Snackley

648

7Bound and Gagged

461

8The Stolen Witness

659

9The Strange Message

547

10The Vain Search

778

11The Cap on the Peg

556

12Pointed Questions

492

13A Plan of Attack

509

14Private Property

558

15Smugglers

646

16The Secret Passage

525

17The Chamber in the Cliff

583

18A Startling Discovery

441

19Captured

665

20Dire Threats

421

21Quick Work

535

22Into the Haunted Hause

560

23Rescue

517

24The Round-Up

421

25The Mystery Explained

388

House on the Cliff

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Chapters (25)

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