Three Investigators Headquarters Guestbook
Maintained by Bob Andrews, Records and Research

There are currently 213 messages on this guestbook!

Message Number: 213
Name: Cory
Sent: 30-Apr-2002
WOW! I just happened to remember about The Three Investigators books I used to read when I was a little kid, and now at 26, I can't wait to rediscover the adventures I had while reading those books. Too bad I don't have my garbage pail kids card too...

Message Number: 212
Name: Robert
Sent: 29-Apr-2002
Hi! Great site! There is another German Homepage that you might not yet know about: www.dreifragezeichen.de Though it is just in German, there may be some interesting pictures in it. It is presented by the company Europa, a subdivision of BMG Ariola Miller, which is producing the audio books. Currently there are well over a hundred episodes in Germany and at least four are being produced per year. But even the speaker of JJ admits that the quality of those new episodes can´t be compared to the original 43 books. Greetings to all ???-Fans, they almost seemed to be friends in my youth ;)

Message Number: 211
Name: Katia Wilson
Sent: 8-Apr-2002
The three investigators are wonderful books, and the plots and mysteries are very well set out and so interesting!

Message Number: 210
Name: Franklin School's #1 Three Investigators fan
Sent: 5-Apr-2002
I read these books from my elementary school's library back in the late 1970s-early 1980s. Now I'm almost thirty and owe my curiousity for the weird and unusual to these books. They are so much fun to read! I hope to own the entire paperback series published in North America. I can't remember if they were the ones written by Robert Arthur or not. The quintessential young (and older!) person's summer vacation (and all year 'round!) mystery/adventure readers!!

Message Number: 209
Name: pieter
Sent: 3-Apr-2002
Absolutely amazing!!! After all these years I still read the Three Investigators, and I can even remember that fateful day 15 years ago I read The Dead Man's Riddle!!! I now know I'm not the only adult browsing in 2nd hand shops for JJ and the gang!!! I LOVE the Three Investigators!!! If anybody wants to chat, mail me!

Message Number: 208
Name: Fio
Sent: 1-Apr-2002
Hey guys. Great page you have there. It´s very difiicult to get to know all american titles in Germany so you helped me a lot. Thanx Fio

Message Number: 207
Name: peter dunne
Sent: 19-Mar-2002
excellent site,i would like to get in touch with fellow fans for chat etc.i am currently residing in ireland

Message Number: 206
Name: André Karg
Sent: 16-Mar-2002
In connection to the story of The Secret of Terror Castle you can enjoy some screenshots of my non-profit-film-project (http://www.andrekarg.de/Drei_Fragezeichen/drei_fragezeichen.html). I enjoy the Three Investigators for a long time and now I found your homepage. I like it and will visit it in the next time again.

Message Number: 205
Name: Christopher Halvorson
Sent: 5-Mar-2002
I grew up reading The Three Investigators and just today researched who wrote these tremendous works. I am glad to see others still remember these treasures and their author.

Message Number: 204
Name: Robert McWhorter
Sent: 20-Feb-2002
I have enjoyed stories by Robert Arthur, esp. the Three Investigators for many years. Thanks for some great information.

Message Number: 203
Name: Patrick
Sent: 16-Feb-2002
I'm glad to see such a huge following for my favorite book series! This is an excellent web site. Thanks for your hard work.

Message Number: 202
Name: Patrick
Sent: 16-Feb-2002
I'm glad to see such a huge following for my favorite book series! This is an excellent web site. Thanks for your hard work.

Message Number: 201
Name: Girl Investigator
Sent: 12-Feb-2002
I absolutely love the three investigators and even though I am older now, I still get a thrill reading them. I can't wait to collect all of them and introduce them to my kids. In the opinion, these books are the best mystery series.

Message Number: 200
Name: Patricia
Sent: 11-Feb-2002
It's been nearly 20 years since I last read my 3 Investigators books... I don't know what made me do an internet search, but I'm glad I did! These books were amazing even for me, a girl (who dreamed of joining the boys), and taught me how to exercise my mind. Three hurrahs for Jupe, Pete and Bob!

Message Number: 199
Name: debasis basak
Sent: 8-Feb-2002
dear sir i am one of the ardent fan of the three investigators .but i cant enjoy it all the time bcoz of its high price .take care please to reduce its price a bit

Message Number: 198
Name: debasis basak
Sent: 8-Feb-2002
hi i want to comment on the way the three investigator works.its always like jupe the hope .please change it .and for your kind information kali is your goddess u cant address her as savage statue

Message Number: 197
Name: Corey New
Sent: 5-Feb-2002
Many of my happiest childhood memories included reading The Three Investigators. I still try and collect the hardback editions, and can't wait to introduce them to my first born.

Message Number: 196
Name: Ian Chapman
Sent: 26-Jan-2002
So enjoyed the trip down memory lane. I still have the Secret of Terror Castle after twenty five years - I think I might dust it off!!

Message Number: 195
Name: Enrique
Sent: 19-Jan-2002
I read "The Three Investigators" books when I was little and I loved their stories. It's great to read this site and remind good old times.

Message Number: 194
Name: J.J.(Jupiter Jones)
Sent: 18-Jan-2002
Man, I just got my first Three Investigators books for Christmas(The Secret of Terror Castle and The Mystery of the Talking Skull)and I love it!!! I can't wait to go to the library!! your friend, A Fan.

Message Number: 193
Name: Michael
Sent: 16-Jan-2002
I have always been a huge fan of these books (owning all of them in some form) and was happy to know that I was not missing any (I have all 43). I'm glad others enjoy these books as much as me. Thanks for the great website!

Message Number: 192
Name: Chrissy the Stooges Woman
Sent: 15-Jan-2002
Wow! I just typed "www.threeinvestigators.com" into the address bar on a whim, and your wonderful page came up! Guess the spirit of adventure is still alive and well in this long-time fan of Jupiter Jones! You have created a terrific site and I look forward to browsing through all the fascinating material you've put together - thank you for bringing me home to the junkyard!

Message Number: 191
Name: Jonas
Sent: 14-Jan-2002
OOPS the german Site www.rocky-beach.com is a very good site... heres the direct Link to the English Site (if u didnt find it..) http://www.rocky-beach.com/english/uswelcome.html

Message Number: 190
Name: BillyTowne
Sent: 14-Jan-2002
A great page for all 3 I fans!!! I really enjoyed reading about Robert Arthur. Apart from M.V. Carey's stories, I like his books best. But there are nevertheless some interesting new stories from Geran writers. Finally we managed to translate the tittles and give brief summaries of the plots (in English). Lately, we have been busy translating passages from the German books. Intrested? Summaries and exerpts of Jupiter's, Pete's and Bob's latest adventures can be found at: www.rocky-beach.com (there is a small link at the homepage that says "Do you speak English") . Best wishes, Billy

Message Number: 189
Name: Mikel Shilling
Sent: 13-Jan-2002
I've just been introducing my little ones to "The Three Investigators" and it's been a wonderful experiance to relive their adventures! Cheers!

Message Number: 188
Name: Jonas
Sent: 6-Jan-2002
HeyHo All ???-Fans !!! Im From germany and i wanted 2 know if sumbody has got the Audio versions of some Books... In germany were already at #101 (on cassette or book or CD all is availlable) So If U have got The Audio versions on MP3 write an email PLLLLLLLLLLLLLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

Message Number: 187
Name: Kev
Sent: 5-Jan-2002
Hiyas folks from Australia, just picked up one of the old editions recently (I have #s 1,2,6,7,10,24 & 27) and thought I'd pop the name into the web, what great reading! Are those covers on the doubloons page all you have available, because I have Death Trap Mine hardcopy I can take a snap of for yers if you'd like. I also have some paperback covers, well, I should send an eMail, eh? Moaning Cave is the bonzerest!

Message Number: 186
Name: dwayne
Sent: 1-Jan-2002
i've been reading the series since second grade. even now at 40 , whenever i pick up a three investigators' book I can rarely put it down before completion. still a fan!

Message Number: 185
Name: Roma Ivanov
Sent: 22-Dec-2001
I love the Three Investigators!!!!

Message Number: 184
Name: St. Boenning
Sent: 21-Dec-2001
I have got all the three investigators adventures as radio plays in German. I find them fantastic like the books. I am searching for even those radio plays in English. Who can tell me if there are any and where to find?

Message Number: 183
Name: Charles Ebert
Sent: 18-Dec-2001
Well, since I'm German, I know the fantastic Three Investigators mainly in German language, but I've started to make up for the original books I and ordered some of the re-issues. The Mystery of the Green Ghost is fabulous... let's hope they'll re-issue the rest of the series.

Message Number: 182
Name: joe branham
Sent: 17-Dec-2001
I have the first 30 books and really like them all.my favorite ones are the ones by robert arthur,then william arden then nick west,then mv carey.some of my favorites are screaming clock,green ghost,terror castle,stuttering parrot and some of my least favorite but still very good are haunted mirror,death trap mine,magic circle,monster mountain.

Message Number: 181
Name: Tim Veno
Sent: 20-Nov-2001
I have all 43 (I think) of them..read them in 5th grade..my teacher started it reading #l Secret of Terror Castle.. If I ever win mega-bucks, I will produce a series..as true to the books as I can make it.!!! thought I would just share with you.. tj

Message Number: 180
Name: Ang Kok Soon
Sent: 15-Nov-2001
The Three Investgators mystery are one of the best that i have ever seen......i have tried to read and collect as many Three Investigator series as possible but have not been able to do so due to lack of those series in Singapore..........still i have been able to collect quite a few series...IT IS ONE OF THE BEST! With Love, A FAN

Message Number: 179
Name: Skinny Norris
Sent: 12-Nov-2001
Hi to all! I'm from Germany and I like this site. By the way, the difference between american and german ??? is rather astonishing. Let's have a closer look to the names of our friends. Jupiter Jones is called Justus Jonas in germany, an the 2nd investigators' german name ist Peter Shaw. Only Bob Andrews is the same. I'm a ???-Freak and collect them as books, Cassettes and LP's. Are there any in america as well? I don't think so, as I know, there are stories in books only, aren't they (isn't it?)? Feel free to send an eMail, maybe with questions or informations. Í'm very interested in the american way of ??? (in germany they are called "Die drei Fragezeichen", that means "The three questionmarks", I'm quit sure it sounds funny to you...) Last but not least: America, I'm with you Skinni Norris

Message Number: 178
Name: Salvador
Sent: 6-Nov-2001
First: I beg pardon for my bad english. Second: I'm agree of your web . Salutations from Spain. See you soon.

Message Number: 177
Name: Daren Beaudo
Sent: 26-Oct-2001
Today's my lucky day. I have been looking periodically in book stores for copies of these books which I remember fondly from my youth. I wanted copies for my three boys so they can enjoy JJ and all the mysteries he and his mates (including Hitch). Glad I found your website. Any reprints in the offing?

Message Number: 176
Name: Mark Allan Reynolds
Sent: 23-Oct-2001
Hello Three Investigator Fans! I love this site and was astounded to learn that German-only books are out there featuring our trio in new adventures. Speaking of which, I am planning on posting a short novel based on the Jupe, Pete, & Bob at my website, www.darkwonders.com. This is my little tribute to a great series of books that delighted me in grade school and then later in high school when I rediscovered them for a second time! I call this tale, The Mystery of the Wandering Pumpkin, and it should be posted by the end of 2001.

Message Number: 175
Name: Drew
Sent: 22-Oct-2001
love the site! I link to sites that have new information, edutainment, infotainment - whatever just sites that make me think differently. Please visit http://www.ChangingLINKS.com suggest your link.

Message Number: 174
Name: Gary Chaika
Sent: 19-Oct-2001
Thanks for doing such an extensive background on the creators, and characters of my childhood. I knew that the books gained popularity in Germany, but had no idea that they almost doubled the number of books in the original series. Are any of those books available in English? Also, I would love to write some new books for the American series. Does Random House still own the rights? These characters were such a great creation, it almost seems sad to let them die. I would love for my children, and their children to have new and exciting Three Investigators books to read. T3I are what got me as a young and not-so-interested boy into reading in the first place. Let's all try to keep their legacy alive. Gary Chaika Cedarbrook, New Jersey

Message Number: 173
Name: Mike
Sent: 18-Oct-2001
What a great site! I have been looking around (off and on) for the original Robert Arthur books. I read these in elementary school in the 60's! My oldest is 11 now and I'd love for him to "discover" this series. He likes Nancy Drew and The Hardy Boys but to me, they were not even close to the 3 Investigators! Keep up the great site work and I'll be back.

Message Number: 172
Name: Quackman
Sent: 8-Oct-2001
Loved your website. I hadnt thought of Jupe and the boys since, at least, the 70's but this has certainly brought a smile to my face. I forgot how cool their office was ... I was always really jealous that my forts never turned out so cool!!! Thanks again.

Message Number: 171
Name: Iain Mackenzie
Sent: 3-Oct-2001
Got almost all of them. Read them hundreds of times as a kid... and teenager... and adult. Good to see Jupe, Pete and Bob are still alive and well. But was there ever a TV show - and if not.. why not??

Message Number: 170
Name: Carlos
Sent: 23-Sep-2001
I love the three investigatots so much that I bought the first two books in english (although it is not my mother tongue). But I was really disappointed that the name "Alfred Hitchcock" was completely canceled and replaced. It's really more fun imagining how the three investigators meet a non-fictional unique speciman instead of a colourless fictional person.

Message Number: 169
Name: JM
Sent: 19-Sep-2001
This is a delightful site for a wonderful series. I am now 30 and embarassingly professional, but I still enjoy reading these clever books. Thanks for this site, and especially for the information on Robert Arthur!

Message Number: 168
Name: Sarah Henley
Sent: 19-Sep-2001
This is a cool web site!

Message Number: 167
Name: Marty Dowell
Sent: 8-Sep-2001
Just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading the Three Investigator books as a child and now enjoying some of the radio scripts penned by Robert Arthur via tape. What a fascinating guy!

Message Number: 166
Name: dj
Sent: 6-Sep-2001
What can I say? They are the best.

Message Number: 165
Name: Ronny Schmidt aka MrBarron
Sent: 3-Sep-2001
Hi there! Just wanted to tell that today the three invstigators start investigating their case #100! (at least in germany). 100 books today - still more to come; jupe, pete and bob rock!!!

Message Number: 164
Name: Clive Wakeham
Sent: 29-Aug-2001
Been a fan from the early 70's. Everytime I go into a bookshop I look to see if the Three Investigators are back on the shelf.

Message Number: 163
Name: The Philosophical Phantom
Sent: 28-Aug-2001
Although it must be 15 years since I've read a 3I book your site was a great nostalgia boost! Maybe I'll get that box out of the shed...

Message Number: 162
Name: Philip Fulmer
Sent: 21-Aug-2001
Steven and Elizabeth, I just wanted to say again how grateful we fans of the series are that you have chosen to continue the legacy of Robert Arthur. There are still plenty of us fans out here who strongly support the series. Philip www.3investigators.homestead.com

Message Number: 161
Name: PROFILER
Sent: 15-Jun-2001
The three ??? changed my life respekt from a great fan

Message Number: 160
Name: Greg
Sent: 14-Jun-2001
Have enjoyed these books since elementary school, I am now 29.

Message Number: 159
Name: Christian R.
Sent: 13-Jun-2001
Hi to all the Folks out there. I would like to thank the "Three Investigators" for many happy hours in my childhood and in present days.

Message Number: 158
Name: Darren
Sent: 11-Jun-2001
I used to grow up on T3I and it wasnt until the other day when i read "the mystery of the flaming footprints" that i realised what a great set of books they were. Amazing! Dazza (21)

Message Number: 157
Name: Barnie Yap
Sent: 4-Jun-2001
I am very much in loved with series even when I was a young boy. They stared my interest in reading. Now I am 34, I just bought a copy of the Three Investigators. I still find it very fancinating. I am going collect them and one day introduce them to my new born daughter when she grow up. Hope the presses will not stop rolling. As Jup says " Come what may".

Message Number: 156
Name: Brian Herbst
Sent: 3-Jun-2001
Can someone tell me if the German 3I books are different adventures than the American versions, and if so, have they been traslated into english anywhere? In my mind, Jupiter, Bob, and Pete will always be the original Goonies.

Message Number: 155
Name: Huganay
Sent: 31-May-2001
Jupiter, remember I have a bone to pick with you... Ha, ha, ha! I´m writing from Spain, and think I´m one of the best fans in this country. What can I say, Mr Arthur? Thanks for your books... (and for creating me, ha, ha, ha). Thanks for so many hours of reading and dreaming... Anybody who wishes can email me at huganay@hotmail.com. I promise not to steal personal jewels... Thanks again and... au revoir!!!

Message Number: 154
Name: Sam
Sent: 28-May-2001
I picked up my first T3I book in 5th grade... I am 25 now! The books are still awesome! Thanks for the great web site. SAM

Message Number: 153
Name: Jana
Sent: 25-May-2001
Hey to everyone who digs the Three Investigators! Like Martin, who signed the page a bunch of entries below me, I grew up in Slovakia and totally fell for the series as a kid. Now I'm 20 and living in the States, and I've got to say this series is one of the best things ever written. I hope to read all of the titles one day, if I can ever find them. Rock on, Jupe, Pete and Bob!

Message Number: 152
Name: Carlos
Sent: 14-May-2001
Great site! Did you know that in Germany they changed two of the names into Justus Jonas and Peter Shaw? In Germany they have radio plays of each Three Investigators story ever published, and the Three Investigators are known there because of these radio plays in the first place. In Germany a man or a woman called Aiga Rasch painted all the covers for the radio play cassettes.

Message Number: 151
Name: Matthew Szabolski
Sent: 12-May-2001
I Love The Three Investigator books! Actually I love about any Books.I love reading!

Message Number: 150
Name: Regan Smith
Sent: 12-May-2001
Great work!

Message Number: 149
Name: Ice Mario
Sent: 5-May-2001
Man, what a flashback!! I used to read The 3 Investigator Books when I was younger. I'd still consider reading them now. I'm 27. I've still got 2 audio cassettes of them. The mystery of the Stuttering Parrot and another one but can't think. Keep it up guys. Good stuff.

Message Number: 148
Name: lily
Sent: 1-May-2001
Hi from Germany!Tolle Details über die Geschichte und den Autoren.Gute Hintergrundinformationen.I love ???.Tschüß

Message Number: 147
Name: Brenda Frost
Sent: 24-Apr-2001
I read most of the Three Investigator books when I was in elementary school. I still have (in hard cover) books 1 through 24. I am missing books 9 and 12. If anyone knows where I can get these I would love to know! I can't wait until my kids are old enough to enjoy these books.

Message Number: 146
Name: Barry Beadman
Sent: 19-Apr-2001
I loved them as a child in public school love them still I started looking for the books for my son. great page. I am hoping to find a rebublished compilation of the Three Investigators. Any ideas?

Message Number: 145
Name: kavin
Sent: 9-Apr-2001
The Three Investigators is one of the best works that I had read. Out of the 43 books I have read 41 books. Each and every book is unique and original in it's own way. According to me the mystery of the crooked cat is just superb. Thanks to the author for giving us "Young minds" such a wonderful thing to read. Bye.

Message Number: 144
Name: Bonnie
Sent: 3-Apr-2001
I first discovered these in junior high, but have been reading them again now. They are very hard to find and most (if not all) or out of print. I recommend making a list of the authors in their different names and do searches at libraries using a variety of search terms ("three investigators", "alfred hitchcock", "robert arthur", etc.). GOOD LUCK!

Message Number: 143
Name: David Nelson
Sent: 1-Apr-2001
I loved this series as a kid and have just recently started reading them again. It seems hard to find all of the books. Any advice? Thanks.

Message Number: 142
Name: martin
Sent: 16-Mar-2001
I am really glad, that I have found this page dedicated to books which formed a part of my childhood. I have met three investigators in 1988 when I was 10. It catched me and I have read about 11 or 12 stories, because more stories were unavailable in Slovakia. In 1990 me and my two friends wanted to become three investigators. But we made only one trip and we have finished it because of lack of cases to solve. Long live three investigators and such similiar great books

Message Number: 141
Name: bruce
Sent: 9-Mar-2001
I started reading the Three Investigators when I was around 8 in 1975. The series quickly became my favorite and I read every book available until I stopped when I was around 16. Maybe I thought I was too old to read 'children books'. But after rereading them as an adult a few years ago, I was surprised at how well these stories stood up after twenty-five years! I loved them all over again!! My top three favorites now(and as a kid)are 1. Vanishing Treasure 2. Terror Castle 3. Dead Man's Riddle

Message Number: 140
Name: Thomas J. Azavedo
Sent: 7-Mar-2001
Great site!!! My first three investigator's book was "The mystery of the laughing shadow" which I read when I was a kid. As a grown up, I continue to go to the public library to read all the books I'd missed out on. These books have a real mystery in them and deserve to be all time classics.

Message Number: 139
Name: Douglas Schulz
Sent: 7-Mar-2001
I read them as a child now I'm rereading them as an adult and there just as good!

Message Number: 138
Name: Sandra H. Pommeranz
Sent: 6-Mar-2001
Hi I m from germany, 14 years old and think: a very well webside! Not always actualictic in german books, but sooo many background informations! I like this homepage cu, saddy

Message Number: 137
Name: Jeremy Wiggers
Sent: 2-Mar-2001
I have been reading three investigators for a while and my favorite book is The Disseappering Treasure!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Message Number: 136
Name: Andy
Sent: 2-Mar-2001
I am now 27 years old, and I absolutely loved the Three Investigators when I was younger! In particular, I believe "Mystery of the Screaming Clock" was my favorite. I always fancied myself as a sort of Jupiter Jones, stocky but without the "stupid" look on my face! I was always fascinated that the boys had a connection to Alfred Hitchcock. Perhaps one day I will discover the origin of my stuffed walrus at http://www.picturetrail.com/allison5000 , but until then others are free to take a look at his vacation pictures and sign his guestbook!

Message Number: 135
Name: Amanda
Sent: 28-Feb-2001
I love reading The Three Investigators series. Every time I go to the Public Library or the school library I look for their books but surprisingly I can't find many of them. I hope my school library buys more of their books!!!!

Message Number: 134
Name: Amanda
Sent: 28-Feb-2001
I love reading The Three Investigators series. Every time I go to the Public Library or the school library I look for their books but surprisingly I can't find many of them. I hope my school library buys more of their books!!!!

Message Number: 133
Name: Dave
Sent: 26-Feb-2001
I love these books... read them when I was in elementary school and junior high. I am currently trying to get the whole series if anyone can help

Message Number: 132
Name: Kevin Banks
Sent: 24-Feb-2001
What a trip down memory lane. My old books are still in my old room at my parents' house, probably in order with the distinctive spine indicia all lined up. The book I remember re-reading the most was probably Dead Man's Riddle followed closely by Silver Spider. I'll have to go dust them off, and start chewing my lip again.

Message Number: 131
Name: anoop
Sent: 23-Feb-2001
good

Message Number: 130
Name: Jack Dailey
Sent: 19-Feb-2001
I've loved the Three Investigators since I was a young boy raised in the hills of West Virginia.My fondest memories are of returning from the local library and running off to my favorite spot in the woods to read the latest adventure, jumping right in with Jupiter and the gang and loving every page! I'm 38 now but these books really were a comfort and a treat to a small boy living in the middle of nowhere and isolated from others with which to share adventures. I plan to revisit the books I've long since put away and enjoy the ones my library didn't have back then...who says the Three Investigators are "just for kids"? Thanks for the memories and warm feelings they bring back.

Message Number: 129
Name: Marcus
Sent: 18-Feb-2001
Hi there, I just wanted to tell You all about my latest update on the german titles. I added the latest book available: "The three investigators - Message from the ghosthand" and translated the rough contents for the non german readers! I´d love to get commentary on this. Just visit my homepage: http://marcusmeyer.lookscool.com and read on! All the best Marcus, Muenster, Germany

Message Number: 128
Name: Pheutakyl
Sent: 16-Feb-2001
Great site. I noticed another link with Robert Arthur and Bob Andrews. While reading Stuttering Parrot, I noticed that the copyright page said "Copyright renewed by Elizabeth Arthur and Robert Andrew Arthur"! (His son?) Which came first I don't know, (I don't know the latter's age) but I would assume he named his son first and the character after him.

Message Number: 127
Name: James D. Keeline
Sent: 14-Feb-2001
This is a very good site. Unlike so much on the Internet, it contains useful information which cannot be found elsewhere. I read some of the 3I books growing up and enjoyed them. My favorite was #22--DEAD MAN'S RIDDLE. As an adult, I have done a fair amount of research on juvenile series books, with special emphasis on the Stratemeyer Syndicate series (Tom Swift, Nancy Drew, Hardy Boys, etc). I am writing a SERIES BOOK ENCYCLOPEDIA which shares some of the goals of this site, to correct the vast sea of misinformation about these kinds of books and their creators. I am also the area chair for the Popular Culture Association section which specializes in dime novels, pulp magazines and juvenile series books. I wrote the entry on the Three Investigators for the ENCYCLOPEDIA OF POPULAR CULTURE though I have to admit that it includes reference to "Robert Arthur Feder" as the full name of Robert Arthur. I was especially surprised to see the information about Kin Platt being "Nick West" for those two volumes. Two of the Robert Arthur titles are amazingly similar to volumes written in the 1920s by "Leo Edwards" (Edward Edson Lee) -- STUTTERING PARROT and WHISPERING MUMMY. The timing would be pretty good for Robert Arthur to have seen these books, even as an adult. Has the family any information on this? Finally, I would like to know more details about how the series decided to use "Hector Sebastian" as the fictional film director with whom our heroes consult. Obviously, this occurred after Alfred Hitchcock's death in 1980. My web site is http://keeline.com where I have much of my shorter research articles published.

Message Number: 126
Name: marcos nunez
Sent: 14-Feb-2001
I've read the investegators books since I was 13 years old now Im 26 I found a pile in the attic of my house which I bought 10 years ago. I hope they continue to do more because they are really good even right now!!!

Message Number: 125
Name: Robert Leth
Sent: 11-Feb-2001
An older neighborhood friend of mine turned me on to ??? when I was 9 and he 11, back in the 60's.We formed a haunted house exploration club.I found an extra copy of G.G., and was going to send it to him,but he passed away awhile back.

Message Number: 124
Name: Han Jun Kwang
Sent: 2-Feb-2001
Here's a fan calling from Singapore, Asia! Got my 1st 3 Investigator book The Whispering Mummy, and since then I've received some donations from my cousins who had once read 'em too. Sadly, I couldn't find any stock of these enjoyable books, so for now I'm just re-reading and re-reading the books I had...

Message Number: 123
Name: jeff korba
Sent: 26-Jan-2001
hi... i'm 12 years old and in 7th grade and i just love the three investigators!!!! i started reading them in 5 th grade with the mystery of the dead man's riddle....and i have been hooked.....i have read all 43 and i am going on to "new ones" from hector sebastian as the movie producer instead of Alfred Hitchcock.......i love these books!!!!

Message Number: 122
Name: Ryneld Starr
Sent: 24-Jan-2001
I used to read the series as a kid and I would now like to obtain some books for my son. I have a lot of great memories of the series and I hope to see it make a return.

Message Number: 121
Name: Ty Cassey
Sent: 21-Jan-2001
yeah baby, this site rocks.

Message Number: 120
Name: Lee
Sent: 20-Jan-2001
There seems to be a common theme through these entries. Many people in their 30's rediscovering the 3 Inv. Alas even me. I had the original 43 with many hardcovers. Unfortunately due to uncontrollabel forces, they are all gone, (destroyed). But its good to see so many people interested as I will try to regain the series. Wish me luck. -Lee

Message Number: 119
Name: Paul
Sent: 15-Jan-2001
I’m a 34-year-old guy who loved the Three Investigators as a kid. (My sister & I competed to see who could read the whole series first.) I know I should be reading work related documents, but I’m going to relive all the good times & pleasure I received from reading my Three Investigators books by reading them again. Great Site. P.S. Where can I purchase the complete set of the Three Investigator series for my kids?

Message Number: 118
Name: Marcus
Sent: 15-Jan-2001
Hi there, everybody interested in the most recent "german episodes" of the juvenile detectives is invited to check out my page. http://marcusmeyer.lookscool.com I´ve translated the rough contents of the german books and would like to get some commentary on that. All the best Marcus - Germany

Message Number: 117
Name: Chad B.
Sent: 10-Jan-2001
Well I turned 30 recently and I am just now rediscovering alot of the things I loved as a child. Books were my major joy, and none moreso than the Three investigators! Reading them was like being in on a great secret. Im just now starting to go back and buy all the old hardbacks to relive those great times! Thanks for the site!

Message Number: 116
Name: John
Sent: 8-Jan-2001
I first read the 3 investigators in the late 70s and early 80s: a few of us would devour every one we could get our hands on! Then we started collecting...! I still have the whole set up to number 31 (I couldn't bring myself to get the later ones, once Hitchcock died and no longer "sponsored" them) and I'd never get rid of them. I'll be introducing them to my kids, and I agree with a previous writer: they were always HEAPS better than the Hardy Boys. Good to see that they may be coming back into print. Great site, too.

Message Number: 115
Name: Chris
Sent: 7-Jan-2001
Thanks for this site. I'm 37 and I first read the Three Investigator's about thirty years ago in the early 70's. They provided me with many hours of excitment and pleasure. I always found them much better written and more interesting than The Hardy Boys. Thanks again for all the info on Robert Arthur. He created some great character's for children and adults to treasure for years to come

Message Number: 114
Name: Dozer_B
Sent: 2-Jan-2001
Happy new year from germany to all listeners of ???. have a nice year.

Message Number: 113
Name: Tony
Sent: 1-Jan-2001
I discovered the Investigators in my school library when I was in the fourth grade. They became my constant companions for the next several years. I'll never forget how their "friendship" helped me through a childhood that sucked. The smell of the pages and the feel of the smooth hardbound covers always promised me a new adventure in a strange place with my good friends. I miss creeping into old buildings and slipping through the Green Gate with Jupiter, Pete and Bob. As I get ready to turn 30, it gives me an overwhelming sense of comfort and connectedness to know that there are so many others out there who love the guys...and so many who are still reading. I know I'll spend my 30s collecting as many of the old books as I can. Thanks for the site, and thanks for those who've shared their memories.

Message Number: 112
Name: Jenni
Sent: 31-Dec-2000
I see that the co-owner listed on this site is one Elizabeth Arthur. Kewl! I think that would make the biography info accurate. :-) Loved these books when I was young, and have them all for my children to read. Thanks!

Message Number: 111
Name: Natalie
Sent: 28-Dec-2000
cool site. and very complete too. i love three investigators and although now i'm 16 i still read it.

Message Number: 110
Name: Ronny aka MrBarron
Sent: 17-Dec-2000
A big hello from Germany; this site is awesome! I just wanted to add the most recent titles of the German books/cassette-plays of the series. #93: Das Geisterschiff (André Marx, 2000; possible translation: "The Mystery of the Ghost-Ship" or "The Mystery of the Dead Pirate's ship"); #94: "Das schwarze Monster" (André Marx, 2000; p.t.: "The Mystery of the black monster"); #95: "Botschaft von Geisterhand" (André Marx, 2000; p.t.: "The Mystery of the Ghost-Hand's Massage"); #96: "Der rote Racher" (Katharina Fischer, 2000; p.t.: "The mystery of the Red Revenger"); #97: "Insektenstachel" (André Minninger, 2001; not yet available), #98: "Rufmord" (André Minninger, 2001; not yet available); #99: "Tal des Schreckens" (Ben Nevis, 2001; p.t.: "The Mystery of the Valley of Horror" or "The Mystery of Horror Valley").

Message Number: 109
Name: Nicole
Sent: 4-Dec-2000
I loved The Three Investigators as a child and am so glad to see them alive and well on your site. Thanks...

Message Number: 108
Name: andy
Sent: 3-Dec-2000
Great site as a result have decided to get all my old copies back from my younger brother and re-read them,I originally got them way back in the late 60's early 70's(just shows how old I am).

Message Number: 107
Name: Marcus
Sent: 3-Dec-2000
Hi there, i´ve updated my section on the german post-crimebusters episodes. You can check it out at: http://www.fortunecity.com/tinpan/mudhoney/373/ddfengl.html I would like to get You commentary on this, so please sign my guestbook. Thanks Marcus Muenster, Germany

Message Number: 106
Name: Barrie
Sent: 1-Dec-2000
Fantastic to see a site devoted to the 3i's. I first read them 20 years ago now, (Secret of Skeleton Island), as was hooked at that time. Unfortuantely, I let my collection go and now, all this time later, I'm retracing the route through Tunnel Two. Great site, great memories...gotta start recollecting now???

Message Number: 105
Name: JON ERIN MUNDY
Sent: 25-Nov-2000
It is great to see that Jupiter, Pete and Bob have a site that tells all about them and Mr. Arthur. THANK YOU!!!

Message Number: 104
Name: Amelia
Sent: 22-Nov-2000
these books are terriff'!!!!!!!!! Ilove them so much so much suspense and all so logical when worked out!! Simply INGENIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I truly mean every word of this!!!!!! I recommend The Three Investigators with an A or E for extra EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Message Number: 103
Name: Trevor
Sent: 18-Nov-2000
hey what can i say about them they are great the best books ever written i even collect them i love them

Message Number: 102
Name: Dominik Gesthuysen
Sent: 16-Nov-2000
Eine wirklich tolle Hompage. Interessantes Design und vor allem coole Farben

Message Number: 101
Name: Paulo Ferreira
Sent: 14-Nov-2000
The Three Investigator´s is the Best in the Young Literature. Robert Arthur, Many Thanks the your creation, and to make my young life happy with your ("???") From Portugal Paulo Ferreira

Message Number: 100
Name: Peter Vanderschaaf
Sent: 14-Nov-2000
first read the Green ghost 30 years ago , have collected the whole seires and still have them stored ,was my most loved books of my school years.

Message Number: 99
Name: Luke Lee
Sent: 9-Nov-2000
Cool site! It's great to know that the three investigators still have a loyal fanbase. I first read them when I was seven (nearly twenty years ago!) and simply couldn't get enough of them for the next seven or eight years. My favourite investigator was Bob and my favourite book had to be The Mystery of the Green Ghost, closely folloed by The Mystery of the Invisible Dog, which was actually pretty scary! Thanks for the info on Robert Arthur, always wondered who he was! Keep up the good work.

Message Number: 98
Name: BABITA BASU
Sent: 8-Nov-2000
GREAT TO GET TO A REAL THREE-I FAN SITE. GORGED ON THE BOOKS DURING MY DAYS AT SCHOOL AND NOW MY SON'S HOOKED TO THEM. TOO BAD ROBERT ARTHUR ISN'T HERE ANYMORE TO GIVE US NEW ONES.

Message Number: 97
Name: Karelia Gianduzzo
Sent: 3-Nov-2000
This is a great site. My sister-in-law introduced me to the 3 Investigators (through our 2ndhand children's bookshop on the internet, The Little Bookroom) - she has been a fan since childhood - and I'm glad to see there are so many fans of the 3 Investigators out there! I have a question - I've noticed there are a whole lot of German titles that were originally written in German. Have these already been translated into English? and if not, what would be the likelihood of a publisher being interested in English versions? I ask because (among other career personas of musician and primary school teacher) I'm an accredited translator of German to English... and if there is a market there, I'd certainly be interested. E-mail me if you can tell me anything about how /where to go about finding out about this.

Message Number: 96
Name: Anand Sund