The Sinister Signpost (Hardy Boys #15)

by Franklin W. Dixon

Book Overview

In one of the most dangerous and intriguing cases of their careers, Frank and Joe Hardy help their father investigate a series of mysterious car accidents. Each of the drivers had seen a signpost... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0448089157
• Release Date: September 1936
• Publisher: Grosset & Dunlap
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.74 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.1" x 7.8"

Customer Reviews

"Death Beyond The Red Hand!"

Ditto what Mr. Busse said about the Applewood reproductions, and this review concerns the original (1936) text/version. There are two major mistakes that readers of the Hardy Boys series routinely make: 1) Not reading ( & many times not even knowing about) the ORIGINAL, unrevised versions of the text. In almost every case, the original editions were much superior, and 2) Not researching the books, and assuming that all the HB volumes are basically of equal quality. This is very untrue, and the thing to do is to be selective. These two pitfalls must be avoided if one really wants to enjoy the classic Hardy Boys at their best. I have researched and then read several installments in the venerable series which enjoy the highest reputations among true and informed HB aficionados. Next I applied my own personal evaluation to each book. In my opinion, they don't come any better than #15 - "The Sinister Sign Post". Besides having all the endearing earmarks that HB fans have come to expect from the best of Frank & Joe's adventures, TSS adds one more element more effectively than any other volume I know of -- Horror! The chapter entitled "The Sinister Sign Post" (same as the book title) is some of the best and most thrilling writing in the history of the Hardy Boys. The twitching, seemingly living, glowing red hand is what enabled the story to creep beyond the boundaries of mere 'thrill' and verge (just a bit) into the regions of terror. Great stuff! Highly recommended for adventurous boys (or girls) -- and men (or women) who still are such in their hearts!

Hats off to Applewood for its beautiful HARDY BOYS facsimile editions

This is the 15th book in Applewood's facsimile editions series of the ORIGINAL Hardy Boys books. Applewood is reproducing these books from original mint/near mint copies of the originals so we not only have an exact copy of the original book with original artwork but also the original glossy dust jackets. These are beautiful books to behold and to hold. What a great way to start a collection of some of America's classic books for young people. It's even more exciting if you read the books in chronological order because as the 20th century moves forward so do developments in technology in the Hardy Boys books. I've read the first 80 Hardy Boys books in the original editions which show wear and tear and remain in my library but these new beauties have their own special display area.

The Sinister Signpost

Mr. Alden has invented an experimental car motor, but someone is trying to steal it! Frank and Joe Hardy can handle it. Frank and Joe try to solve the case with their father, Fenton Hardy. Frank and Joe work in Mr. Alden's facility disguised as workers, hoping to find out who's behind the case. Mr. Alden's experimental cars always seem to crash, with the windshield crazing and all. Every location that these cars crash at seemed to have a signpost with the word "Danger" on it. Will the Hardys solve the case? You'll have to read it to find out! I'd give this book a Five Star rating. I think that it's one of the best Hardy books I've ever read. I hope you read it. (...)

One Of The Best

This review concerns the original 1936 edition. Suspicious events at a home in Bayport and the disappearance of a valuable race horse combine to make one of the most interesting and exciting Hardy Boys books. This book was great; well-written, well-paced, and the mystery was highly intriguing. This book has one of the best endings of all of the Hardy Boys books that I have read and is especially good from page 172 on. It's an excellent book that I would recommend to all Hardy Boys fans.

This is a intence book.

In Bayport the Hardy Boy's are on another case,The Sinister Signpost.It starts out when mysterious things happen to peoples winshield's, then a motor design for a very fast car disappears.Whenever they try to test the car on a track a signpost would appear.There was something inside that made the winshield's break when a car whent past.The Hardy's aunt bought a stable and the motor's owner horse was kept there.His horse gets stolen one night,that was his only friend.Now there are two mysteries!Are the two mysteries connected?Who Knows!!!!