Frank and Joe take a fun trip across country on a new bullet train and end up in the middle of a nightmare where they are blamed for everything, including attempted murder.

"Teen detectives Frank and Joe Hardy have investigated many crimes in their lives, but nothing that hits this close to home. Their best friend died mysteriously after taking down a major crime organization. They must put together their clues--joined by an unlikely ally--to find out who's really behind this crime, but discover it takes them in a stunningly unexpected direction!"--Back cover.

After being accused of murdering their father, a detective in the small resort town of Bayport, teenage brothers Frank and Joe Hardy must team up with Nancy Drew to prove their innocence.

At a nationwide drama competition, Frank and Joe Hardy go undercover to discover which contestant wants to win by any means possible -- including deadly force.

"Frank and Joe go undercover at a national spelling bee where a mysterious madman known as the Hangman is determined to erase the competition! Teens from across the globe have been invited to attend, and A.T.A.C. and the Hardy Boys have to do everything they can to keep the Hangman from spelling disaster!" -- fromn publisher's web site.