The Shore Road Mystery · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in The Shore Road Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon.
Frank Hardy
major
Also known as Frank, Franklin, Hardy
One of the Hardy boys, a teenage detective helping solve the Shore Road mystery.
Joe Hardy
major
Also known as Joe
The younger Hardy boy, working with his brother to crack the car theft ring.
Chet Morton
supporting
Also known as Chet, the luckless Chet, Morton
A friend of the Hardy boys, often involved in their adventures.
Gus Montrose
supporting
Also known as Detective Smuff, Smuff, Montrose, Gus, Evidently Montrose
A detective who initially suspects the Hardy boys of theft.
Jack Dodd
supporting
Also known as Dodd, Jack, The Dodd
A young man accused of stealing cars, later proven innocent.
Mr. Dodd
minor
Also known as Dodd
Jack Dodd's father, worried about his son's arrest.
Fenton Hardy
supporting
The father of Frank and Joe, a famous detective.
Jed
minor
A minor character involved in the auto theft plot.
Dan
minor
A minor character associated with the thieves.
Officer Con Riley
minor
Also known as Riley, Officer Riley, Con Riley
A police officer who assists the Hardy boys.
Aunt Gertrude
minor
The Hardy boys' aunt, a frequent visitor to their home.
Clancy
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or associate.
Biff Hooper
minor
Also known as Biff
A friend of the Hardy boys, helps in their investigations.
Mr. Hardy
minor
Another reference to Fenton Hardy, the boys' father.
Miss Agatha Mitts
minor
Also known as Miss Agatha Middleton Mitts, Miss Mitts
A local woman who reports her car stolen.
Dad
minor
Informal reference to Fenton Hardy by his sons.
Towser
minor
The Hardy family dog.
Sam
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or helper.
Isaac Fussy
minor
Also known as Fussy
A suspicious character involved in the car thefts.
Mr. Dowd
minor
A minor character who interacts with the Hardy boys.
Alex
minor
A minor character, possibly a thief or associate.
Mrs. Hardy
minor
The mother of Frank and Joe Hardy.
Tony Prito
minor
Also known as Tony
A friend of the Hardy boys, helps with their boat.
Chief Collig
minor
The local police chief involved in the case.
Mr. Fussy
minor
Another reference to Isaac Fussy.
Miss Petty
minor
A minor character, possibly a witness.
Henry Dodd
minor
A relative of Jack Dodd, possibly his uncle.
Martin
minor
A minor character, possibly a thief.
Mr. Smuff
minor
Also known as Smuff
Alternate name for Detective Smuff, alias of Gus Montrose.
Bill
minor
A minor character, possibly a friend or thief.
Judge Keene
minor
Also known as Keene
A judge who presides over Jack Dodd's case.
Callahan
minor
A minor character, possibly a police officer.
Hurd Applegate
minor
A minor character, possibly a local businessman.
