# The Shore Road Mystery — Character guide

> Key figures in The Shore Road Mystery by Franklin W. Dixon.

- [Frank Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/frank_hardy.md): One of the Hardy boys, a teenage detective helping solve the Shore Road mystery.
- [Joe Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/joe_hardy.md): The younger Hardy boy, working with his brother to crack the car theft ring.
- [Chet Morton](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/chet_morton.md): A friend of the Hardy boys, often involved in their adventures.
- [Gus Montrose](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/gus_montrose.md): A detective who initially suspects the Hardy boys of theft.
- [Jack Dodd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/jack_dodd.md): A young man accused of stealing cars, later proven innocent.
- [Mr. Dodd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/mr_dodd.md): Jack Dodd's father, worried about his son's arrest.
- [Fenton Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/fenton_hardy.md): The father of Frank and Joe, a famous detective.
- [Jed](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/jed.md): A minor character involved in the auto theft plot.
- [Dan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/dan.md): A minor character associated with the thieves.
- [Officer Con Riley](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/officer_con_riley.md): A police officer who assists the Hardy boys.
- [Aunt Gertrude](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/aunt_gertrude.md): The Hardy boys' aunt, a frequent visitor to their home.
- [Clancy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/clancy.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or associate.
- [Biff Hooper](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/biff_hooper.md): A friend of the Hardy boys, helps in their investigations.
- [Mr. Hardy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/mr_hardy.md): Another reference to Fenton Hardy, the boys' father.
- [Miss Agatha Mitts](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/miss_agatha_mitts.md): A local woman who reports her car stolen.
- [Dad](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/dad.md): Informal reference to Fenton Hardy by his sons.
- [Sam](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/sam.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or helper.
- [Isaac Fussy](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/isaac_fussy.md): A suspicious character involved in the car thefts.
- [Mr. Dowd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/mr_dowd.md): A minor character who interacts with the Hardy boys.
- [Alex](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/alex.md): A minor character, possibly a thief or associate.
- [Tony Prito](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/tony_prito.md): A friend of the Hardy boys, helps with their boat.
- [Chief Collig](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/chief_collig.md): The local police chief involved in the case.
- [Henry Dodd](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/henry_dodd.md): A relative of Jack Dodd, possibly his uncle.
- [Mr. Smuff](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/mr_smuff.md): Alternate name for Detective Smuff, alias of Gus Montrose.
- [Bill](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/bill.md): A minor character, possibly a friend or thief.
- [Judge Keene](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/judge_keene.md): A judge who presides over Jack Dodd's case.
- [Callahan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/callahan.md): A minor character, possibly a police officer.
- [Hurd Applegate](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/the_shore_road_mystery_se/characters/hurd_applegate.md): A minor character, possibly a local businessman.

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