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Running on Empty (novel)

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Running on Empty
First edition
AuthorFranklin W. Dixon
Cover artistBrian Kotzky
LanguageEnglish
SeriesHardy Boys casebook series
GenreDetective, Mystery novel
PublishedFebruary 1990 Simon Pulse
Publication placeUnited States
Media typePrint (Paperback)
ISBN978-0-671-67484-7 (first edition, paperback)
OCLC20967355
Preceded byThe Dead Season 
Followed byDanger Zone 

Running on Empty is the 36th young adult novel in the long running and successful Hardy Boys casebook series for boys written by Franklin W. Dixon. It was first published by Simon Pulse in 1990. In it The Hardy Boys investigate the disappearance of their friend, Chet Morton, and go undercover.

Plot introduction

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Thieves hot wire and steal Chet Morton's prize Corvette. But when he tries to catch those responsible, he gets kidnapped himself.

In response the brothers Frank and Joe go in chase of Chet's kidnappers. The two brothers attempt to join the gangs to get leads on Chet and uncover a chopshop ring. With the Camaros, Caddys and Corvettes, the Hardys are putting themselves on the line.[1]

Footnotes

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  1. ^ Jeffery, Steven (2007). "Series Information: Hardy Boys Casefiles". Internet Book List. Retrieved 2007-04-01.