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Franklin W. Dixon

Franklin W. Dixon is the house name created by the Stratemeyer Syndicate for the Hardy Boys children’s adventure/mystery novels. He also wrote the Ted Scott Flying Stories series. The first author who used the pen name was the Canadian author Leslie McFarlane (pictured above). Other authors who went on to use the house name included John Button, Harriet Stratemeyer Adams, Andrew E. Svenson, John Almquist, Jim Lawrence, James N. Buechler, Vincent Buranelli, Karl Harr III and many, many others. Franklin W. Dixon became a published author in 1927 with the novel The Tower Treasure, written by Leslie McFarlane. McFarlane went on to write 22 Hardy Boys books. Below is a list of Franklin W. Dixon’s books in order of when they were first released: Get notified when Franklin W. Dixon releases a new book at BookNotification.com.

Series & Books

Hardy Boys Adventures Series(24 books)

The Hardy Boys Adventures series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 24 books, published between 2013 and 2022. The series begins with Secret of the Red Arrow.

1

Secret of the Red Arrow(2013)

2

Mystery of the Phantom Heist(2013)

3

The Vanishing Game(2013)

4

Into Thin Air(2013)

5

Peril at Granite Peak(2014)

6

The Battle of Bayport(2014)

7

Shadows at Predator Reef(2014)

8

Deception on the Set(2015)

9

The Curse of the Ancient Emerald(2015)

10

Tunnel of Secrets(2015)

11

Showdown at Widow Creek(2016)

12

The Madman of Black Bear Mountain(2016)

13

Bound for Danger(2016)

14

Attack of the Bayport Beast(2017)

15

A Con Artist in Paris(2017)

16

Stolen Identity(2018)

17

The Gray Hunter's Revenge(2018)

18

The Disappearance(2019)

19

Dungeons and Detectives(2019)

20

Return to Black Bear Mountain(2020)

21

A Treacherous Tide(2020)

22

Trouble Island(2021)

23

Mystery on the Mayhem Express(2021)

24

As the Falcon Flies(2022)

Hardy Boys Clue Series(16 books)

The Hardy Boys Clue series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 16 books, published between 2016 and 2023. The series begins with The Video Game Bandit.

1

The Video Game Bandit(2016)

2

The Missing Playbook(2016)

3

Water-Ski Wipeout(2016)

4

Talent Show Tricks(2016)

5

Scavenger Hunt Heist(2017)

6

A Skateboard Cat-astrophe(2017)

7

The Pirate Ghost(2018)

8

The Time Warp Wonder(2018)

9

Who Let the Frogs Out?(2019)

10

The Great Pumpkin Smash(2019)

11

Bug-Napped(2020)

12

Sea Life Secrets(2020)

13

Robot Rescue!(2021)

14

The Bad Luck Skate(2021)

15

The Garden Plot(2022)

16

Undercover Bookworms(2023)

Hardy Boys and Tom Swift Ultra Thriller Series(2 books)

The Hardy Boys and Tom Swift Ultra Thriller series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 2 books, published between 1992 and 1993. The series begins with Time Bomb.

1

Time Bomb(1992)

2

The Alien Factor(1993)

Hardy Boys: Clues Brothers Series(17 books)

The Hardy Boys: Clues Brothers series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 17 books, published between 1997 and 2000. The series begins with The Gross Ghost Mystery.

1

The Gross Ghost Mystery(1997)

2

The Karate Clue(1997)

3

First Day, Worst Day(1997)

4

Jump Shot Detectives(1998)

5

The Dinosaur Disaster(1998)

6

Who Took the Book?(1998)

7

The Abracadabra Case(1998)

8

The Doggone Detectives(1998)

9

The Pumped-Up Pizza Problem(1998)

10

The Walking Snowman(1998)

11

The Monster in the Lake(1999)

12

King for a Day(1999)

13

Pirates Ahoy!(1999)

14

All Eyes on First Prize(1999)

15

Slip, Slide, and Slap Shot(1999)

16

The Fish-Faced Mask of Mystery(2000)

17

The Bike Race Ruckus(2000)

Hardy Boys: Killer Mystery Series(3 books)

The Hardy Boys: Killer Mystery series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 3 books, published between 2009 and 2010. The series begins with Killer Mission.

1

Killer Mission(2009)

2

Private Killer(2009)

3

Killer Connections(2010)

Hardy Boys: Lost Mystery Trilogy Series(3 books)

The Hardy Boys: Lost Mystery Trilogy series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 3 books, published between 2010 and 2011. The series begins with The Children of the Lost.

1

The Children of the Lost(2010)

2

Lost Brother(2010)

3

Forever Lost(2011)

Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers Series(33 books)

The Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 33 books, published between 2005 and 2012. The series begins with Extreme Danger.

1

Extreme Danger(2005)

2

Running on Fumes(2005)

3

Boardwalk Bust(2005)

4

Thrill Ride(2005)

5

Rocky Road(2005)

6

Burned(2005)

7

Operation(2005)

8

Top Ten Ways to Die(2006)

9

Martial Law(2006)

10

Blown Away(2006)

11

Hurricane Joe(2006)

12

Trouble in Paradise(2006)

13

The Mummy\'s Curse(2006)

14

Hazed(2007)

15

Death and Diamonds(2007)

16

Bayport Buccaneers(2007)

17

Murder at the Mall(2007)

18

Pushed(2007)

19

Foul Play(2007)

20

Feeding Frenzy(2008)

21

Comic Con Artist(2008)

22

Deprivation House(2008)

23

House Arrest(2008)

24

Murder House(2008)

25

Double Trouble(2008)

26

Double Down(2008)

27

Double Deception(2009)

28

Galaxy X(2009)

29

X-plosion(2009)

30

The X-Factor(2009)

31

Movie Menace(2011)

32

Movie Mission(2011)

33

Movie Mayhem(2012)

Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers Super Mystery Series(3 books)

The Hardy Boys: Undercover Brothers Super Mystery series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 3 books, published between 2006 and 2008. The series begins with Wanted.

1

Wanted(2006)

2

Kidnapped at the Casino(2007)

3

The Haunted(2008)

Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys: Be A Detective Series(6 books)

The Nancy Drew & Hardy Boys: Be A Detective series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 6 books, published between 1984 and 1985. The series begins with The Secret of the Knight's Sword.

1

The Secret of the Knight's Sword(1984)

2

Danger on Ice(1984)

3

The Feathered Serpent(1984)

4

Secret Cargo(1984)

5

The Alaskan Mystery(1984)

6

The Missing Money Mystery(1985)

Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, Super Sleuths! Series(2 books)

The Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys, Super Sleuths! series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 2 books, starting in 1981. The series begins with Super Sleuths! (With: Paul Frame,Carolyn Keene).

1

Super Sleuths! (With: Paul Frame,Franklin W. Dixon)(1981)

1

Super Sleuths! (With: Paul Frame,Carolyn Keene)(1981)

2

Super Sleuths! Vol. 2 (With: Paul Frame,Franklin W. Dixon)(1981)

2

Super Sleuths! Vol. 2 (With: Paul Frame,Carolyn Keene)(1981)

Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery Series(6 books)

The Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 6 books, published between 2007 and 2012. The series begins with Terror on Tour.

1

Terror on Tour(2007)

2

Danger Overseas(2008)

3

Club Dread(2009)

4

Gold Medal Murder(2010)

5

Bonfire Masquerade(2011)

6

Stage Fright(2012)

Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery (II) Series(6 books)

The Nancy Drew/Hardy Boys Super Mystery (II) series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 6 books, published between 2007 and 2012. The series begins with Terror on Tour (With: Carolyn Keene).

1

Terror on Tour (With: Carolyn Keene)(2007)

1

Terror on Tour (With: Franklin W. Dixon)(2007)

2

Danger Overseas (With: Carolyn Keene)(2008)

2

Danger Overseas (With: Franklin W. Dixon)(2008)

3

Club Dread (With: Carolyn Keene)(2009)

3

Club Dread (With: Franklin W. Dixon)(2009)

4

Gold Medal Murder (With: Franklin W. Dixon)(2010)

4

Gold Medal Murder (With: Carolyn Keene)(2010)

5

Bonfire Masquerade (With: Franklin W. Dixon)(2011)

5

Bonfire Masquerade (With: Carolyn Keene)(2011)

6

Stage Fright (With: Carolyn Keene)(2012)

6

Stage Fright (With: Franklin W. Dixon)(2012)

Ted Scott Flying Stories Series(20 books)

The Ted Scott Flying Stories series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 20 books, published between 1927 and 1943. The series begins with Over the Ocean to Paris.

1

Over the Ocean to Paris(1927)

2

Rescued in the Clouds(1927)

3

Over the Rockies with the Air Mail(1927)

4

First Stop Honolulu(1927)

5

The Search for the Lost Flyers(1928)

6

South of the Rio Grande(1928)

7

Across the Pacific(1928)

8

The Lone Eagle of the Border(1929)

9

Flying Against Time(1929)

10

Over the Jungle Trails(1929)

11

Lost at the South Pole(1930)

12

Through the Air to Alaska(1930)

13

Flying to the Rescue(1930)

14

Danger Trails of the Sky(1931)

15

Following the Sun Shadow(1932)

16

Battling the Wind(1933)

17

Brushing the Mountain Top(1934)

18

Castaways of the Stratosphere(1935)

19

Hunting the Sky Spies(1941)

20

The Pursuit Patrol(1943)

The Hardy Boys Series(190 books)

The The Hardy Boys series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 190 books, published between 1927 and 2005. The series begins with The Tower Treasure.

1

The Tower Treasure(1927)

2

The House on the Cliff(1927)

3

The Secret of the Old Mill(1927)

4

The Missing Chums(1928)

5

Hunting for Hidden Gold(1928)

6

The Shore Road Mystery(1928)

7

The Mystery of Cabin Island(1929)

8

The Secret of the Caves(1929)

9

The Great Airport Mystery(1930)

10

What Happened at Midnight(1931)

11

While the Clock Ticked(1932)

12

Footprints Under the Window(1933)

13

The Mark on the Door(1934)

14

The Hidden Harbor Mystery(1935)

15

The Sinister Sign Post(1936)

16

A Figure in Hiding(1937)

17

The Secret Warning(1938)

18

The Twisted Claw(1939)

19

The Disappearing Floor(1940)

20

Mystery of the Flying Express(1941)

21

The Clue of the Broken Blade(1942)

22

The Flickering Torch Mystery(1943)

23

The Melted Coins(1944)

24

The Short-Wave Mystery(1945)

25

The Secret Panel(1946)

26

The Phantom Freighter(1947)

27

The Secret of Skull Mountain(1948)

28

The Sign of the Crooked Arrow(1949)

29

The Secret of the Lost Tunnel(1950)

30

The Wailing Siren Mystery(1951)

31

The Secret of Wildcat Swamp(1952)

32

The Crisscross Shadow(1953)

33

The Yellow Feather Mystery(1953)

34

The Hooded Hawk Mystery(1954)

35

The Clue in the Embers(1955)

36

The Secret of Pirates' Hill(1956)

37

The Ghost at Skeleton Rock(1957)

38

The Mystery at Devil's Paw(1959)

39

The Mystery of the Chinese Junk(1959)

40

Mystery of the Desert Giant(1960)

41

The Clue of the Screeching Owl(1962)

42

The Viking Symbol Mystery(1962)

43

The Mystery of the Aztec Warrior(1964)

44

The Haunted Fort(1964)

45

The Mystery of the Spiral Bridge(1965)

46

The Secret Agent on Flight 101(1967)

47

Mystery of the Whale Tattoo (With: Jerrold Mundis)(1967)

48

The Arctic Patrol Mystery(1969)

49

The Bombay Boomerang(1970)

50

Danger on Vampire Trail(1971)

51

The Masked Monkey(1972)

52

The Shattered Helmet(1973)

53

The Clue of the Hissing Serpent(1974)

54

The Mysterious Caravan(1975)

55

The Witchmaster's Key(1975)

56

The Jungle Pyramid(1976)

57

The Firebird Rocket(1978)

58

The Sting of the Scorpion(1978)

59

Night of the Werewolf(1979)

60

Mystery of the Samurai Sword(1979)

61

The Pentagon Spy(1980)

62

The Apeman's Secret(1980)

63

The Mummy Case(1980)

64

Mystery of Smugglers Cove(1980)

65

The Stone Idol(1980)

66

The Vanishing Thieves(1981)

67

The Outlaw's Silver(1981)

68

The Submarine Caper / Deadly Chase(1981)

69

The Four-Headed Dragon(1981)

70

The Infinity Clue(1981)

71

Track of the Zombie(1982)

72

The Voodoo Plot(1982)

73

The Billion Dollar Ransom(1982)

74

Tic-Tac-Terror(1982)

75

Trapped at Sea(1982)

76

Game Plan for Disaster(1982)

77

The Crimson Flame(1983)

78

Cave-In(1983)

79

Sky Sabotage(1983)

80

The Roaring River Mystery(1984)

81

The Demon's Den(1984)

82

The Blackwing Puzzle(1984)

83

The Swamp Monster (With: Neal Barrett Jr.)(1985)

84

Revenge of the Desert Phantom(1985)

85

The Skyfire Puzzle(1985)

86

The Mystery of the Silver Star(1987)

87

Program for Destruction(1987)

88

Tricky Business(1988)

89

Sky Blue Frame(1988)

90

Danger on the Diamond(1988)

91

Shield of Fear(1988)

92

The Shadow Killers(1988)

93

The Serpent's Tooth Mystery(1988)

94

Breakdown in Axeblade(1989)

95

Danger on the Air(1989)

96

Wipeout(1989)

97

Cast of Criminals(1989)

98

Spark of Suspicion(1989)

99

Dungeon of Doom(1989)

100

The Secret of the Island Treasure(1990)

101

The Money Hunt(1990)

102

Terminal Shock(1990)

103

The Million Dollar Nightmare(1990)

104

Tricks of the Trade(1990)

105

Smoke Screen Mystery(1990)

106

Attack of the Video Villains(1991)

107

Panic on Gull Island(1991)

108

Fear on Wheels(1991)

109

The Prime-Time Crime(1991)

110

The Secret of Sigma Seven(1991)

111

Three-Ring Terror(1991)

112

Demolition Mission(1992)

113

Radical Moves(1992)

114

The Case of the Counterfeit Criminals(1992)

115

Sabotage at Sports City(1992)

116

Rock 'N' Roll Renegades(1992)

117

The Baseball Card Conspiracy(1992)

118

Danger in the Fourth Dimension(1993)

119

Trouble at Coyote Canyon(1993)

120

The Case of the Cosmic Kidnapping(1993)

121

The Mystery in the Old Mine(1993)

122

Carnival of Crime(1993)

123

The Robot's Revenge(1993)

124

Mystery with a Dangerous Beat(1994)

125

Mystery on Makatunk Island(1994)

126

Racing to Disaster(1994)

127

Reel Thrills(1994)

128

Day of the Dinosaur(1994)

129

The Treasure at Dolphin Bay(1994)

130

The Hypersonic Secret(1995)

131

Cross-Country Crime(1995)

132

Sidetracked to Danger(1995)

133

Crusade of the Flaming Sword(1995)

134

Maximum Challenge(1995)

135

Crime in the Kennel(1995)

136

The Cold Cash Caper(1996)

137

High Speed Showdown(1996)

138

The Alaskan Adventure(1996)

139

The Search for the Snow Leopard(1996)

140

Slam Dunk Sabotage(1996)

141

The Desert Thieves(1996)

142

Lost in Gator Swamp(1997)

143

The Giant Rat of Sumatra(1997)

144

The Secret of Skeleton Reef(1997)

145

Terror at High Tide(1997)

146

The Mark of the Blue Tattoo(1997)

147

Trial and Terror(1997)

148

The Rocky Road to Revenge(1998)

149

The Chase for the Mystery Twister(1998)

150

The Ice Cold Case(1998)

151

The Crisscross Crime(1998)

152

Danger in the Extreme(1998)

153

Eye on Crime(1998)

154

The Caribbean Cruise Caper(1999)

155

The Hunt for the Four Brothers(1999)

156

A Will to Survive(1999)

157

The Lure of the Italian Treasure(1999)

158

The London Deception(1999)

159

Daredevils(2000)

160

A Game Called Chaos(2000)

161

Training for Trouble(2000)

162

The End of the Trail(2000)

163

The Spy That Never Lies(2000)

164

Skin & Bones(2000)

165

Crime in the Cards(2001)

166

Past and Present Danger(2001)

167

Trouble Times Two(2001)

168

The Castle Conundrum(2001)

169

Ghosts of a Chance(2001)

170

Kickoff to Danger(2001)

171

The Test Case(2002)

172

Trouble In Warp Space(2002)

173

Speed Times Five(2002)

174

Hide-and-Sneak(2002)

175

Trick-or-Trouble(2002)

176

In Plane Sight(2002)

177

The Case of the Psychic's Vision(2003)

178

The Mystery of the Black Rhino(2003)

179

Passport to Danger(2003)

180

Typhoon Island(2003)

181

Double Jeopardy(2003)

182

The Secret of the Soldier's Gold(2003)

183

Warehouse Rumble(2004)

184

The Dangerous Transmission(2004)

185

Wreck and Roll(2004)

186

Hidden Mountain(2004)

187

No Way Out(2004)

188

Farming Fear(2004)

189

One False Step(2005)

190

Motocross Madness(2005)

The Hardy Boys Casefiles Series(127 books)

The The Hardy Boys Casefiles series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 127 books, published between 1987 and 1998. The series begins with Dead on Target.

1

Dead on Target(1987)

2

Evil, Inc.(1987)

3

Cult of Crime(1987)

4

The Lazarus Plot(1987)

5

Edge of Destruction(1987)

6

The Crowning Terror(1987)

7

Deathgame(1987)

8

See No Evil(1987)

9

The Genius Thieves(1987)

10

Hostages of Hate(1987)

11

Brother Against Brother(1988)

12

Perfect Getaway(1988)

13

The Borgia Dagger(1988)

14

Too Many Traitors(1988)

15

Blood Relations(1988)

16

Line of Fire(1988)

17

The Number File(1988)

18

A Killing in the Market(1988)

19

Nightmare in Angel City(1988)

20

Witness to Murder(1988)

21

Street Spies(1988)

22

Double Exposure(1988)

23

Disaster for Hire(1989)

24

Scene of the Crime(1989)

25

The Borderline Case(1989)

26

Trouble in the Pipeline(1989)

27

Nowhere to Run(1989)

28

Countdown to Terror(1989)

29

Thick as Thieves(1989)

30

The Deadliest Dare(1989)

31

Without a Trace(1989)

32

Blood Money(1989)

33

Collision Course(1989)

34

Final Cut(1989)

35

The Dead Season(1989)

36

Running on Empty(1990)

37

Danger Zone(1990)

38

Diplomatic Deceit(1990)

39

Flesh and Blood(1990)

40

Fright Wave(1990)

41

Highway Robbery(1990)

42

The Last Laugh(1990)

43

Strategic Moves(1990)

44

Foul Play(1990)

45

In Self-Defense(1990)

46

Castle Fear(1990)

47

Flight into Danger(1991)

48

Rock 'n' Revenge(1991)

49

Dirty Deeds(1991)

50

Power Play(1991)

51

Choke Hold(1991)

52

Uncivil War(1991)

53

Web of Horror(1991)

54

Deep Trouble(1991)

55

Beyond the Law(1991)

56

Height of Danger(1991)

57

Terror on Track(1991)

58

Spiked!(1991)

59

Open Season(1992)

60

Deadfall(1992)

61

Grave Danger(1992)

62

Final Gambit(1992)

63

Cold Sweat(1992)

64

Endangered Species(1992)

65

No Mercy(1992)

66

The Phoenix Equation(1992)

67

Lethal Cargo(1992)

68

Rough Riding(1992)

69

Mayhem in Motion(1992)

70

Rigged for Revenge(1992)

71

Real Horror(1993)

72

Screamers(1993)

73

Bad Rap(1993)

74

Road Pirates(1993)

75

No Way Out(1993)

76

Tagged for Terror(1993)

77

Survival Run(1993)

78

The Pacific Conspiracy(1993)

79

Danger Unlimited(1993)

80

Dead of Night(1993)

81

Sheer Terror(1993)

82

Poisoned Paradise(1993)

83

Toxic Revenge(1994)

84

False Alarm(1994)

85

Winner Take All(1994)

86

Virtual Villainy(1994)

87

Dead Man in Deadwood(1994)

88

Inferno of Fear(1994)

89

Darkness Falls(1994)

90

Deadly Engagement(1994)

91

Hot Wheels(1994)

92

Sabotage at Sea(1994)

93

Mission: Mayhem(1994)

94

A Taste for Terror(1994)

95

Illegal Procedure(1995)

96

Against All Odds(1995)

97

Pure Evil(1995)

98

Murder by Magic(1995)

99

Frame-Up(1995)

100

True Thriller(1995)

101

Peak of Danger(1995)

102

Wrong Side of the Law(1995)

103

Campaign of Crime(1995)

104

Wild Wheels(1995)

105

Law of the Jungle(1995)

106

Shock Jock(1995)

107

Fast Break(1995)

108

Blown Away(1996)

109

Moment of Truth(1996)

110

Bad Chemistry(1996)

111

Competitive Edge(1996)

112

Cliff-Hanger(1996)

113

Sky High(1996)

114

Clean Sweep(1996)

115

Cave Trap(1996)

116

Acting Up(1996)

117

Blood Sport(1996)

118

The Last Leap(1996)

119

The Emperor's Shield(1997)

120

Survival of the Fittest(1997)

121

Absolute Zero(1997)

122

River Rats(1997)

123

High-Wire Act(1997)

124

The Viking's Revenge(1997)

125

Stress Point(1997)

126

Fire in the Sky(1997)

127

Dead in the Water(1998)

The Hardy Boys Collections Series(2 books)

The The Hardy Boys Collections series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 2 books, published between 1959 and 2002. The series begins with The Hardy Boys Detective Handbook (With: D.A. Spina,William F. Flynn).

1

The Hardy Boys Detective Handbook (With: D.A. Spina,William F. Flynn)(1959)

2

Ghost Stories(2002)

The Hardy Boys: Secret Files Series(19 books)

The The Hardy Boys: Secret Files series by Franklin W. Dixon consists of 19 books, published between 2010 and 2015. The series begins with Trouble at the Arcade.

1

Trouble at the Arcade(2010)

2

The Missing Mitt(2010)

3

Mystery Map(2010)

4

Hopping Mad(2010)

5

A Monster of a Mystery(2011)

6

The Bicycle Thief(2011)

7

The Disappearing Dog(2011)

8

Sports Sabotage(2012)

9

The Great Coaster Caper(2012)

10

A Rockin' Mystery(2012)

11

Robot Rumble(2013)

12

Lights, Camera . . . Zombies!(2013)

13

Balloon Blow-Up(2013)

14

Fossil Frenzy(2014)

15

Ship of Secrets(2014)

16

Camping Chaos(2014)

17

The Great Escape(2015)

18

Medieval Upheaval(2015)

19

The Race Is On(2015)