01 The Tower Treasure (Red): The Hardy Boys Mystery

Volume 1: The Tower Treasure

The Tower Treasure kicks off the Hardy Boys series with a bang! When the Tower mansion is robbed and a friend's father is accused, Frank and Joe Hardy spring into action. The brothers navigate a maze of clues, from a yellow jalopy to a mysterious tower, in their quest to uncover the truth and clear an innocent man's name.

• Key Points:

  • Introduction of Frank and Joe Hardy as teenage detectives

  • First collaboration with their father, famous detective Fenton Hardy

  • Themes of friendship, justice, and the power of perseverance

Notable characters: Chet Morton (the Hardys' best friend), Biff Hooper, Tony Prito