In this standard edition of the 11th novel of the New Tom Swift Invention Series-does not contain the bonus short story, "Tom Swift and His Aerial Firetruck"-someone is setting huge fires in an apparent attempt to draw Tom Swift into becoming involved in what looks like terrorist attacks. When a near tragedy and a request from a dear friend finally do prompt the young inventor into action, he discovers that an old enemy may be behind these fires, and it might just be part of a personal vendetta against Tom As he tries to find a solution for fighting the fires-and hopes that the FBI might catch the perpetrators-Tom finds that the writings of his great-grandfather, the original Tom Swift, may hold the clues to the answer he seeks. An entire notebook tells the story of the trials and successes of his ancestor. But can modern technology do what he wants? For those interested in the back story, it may either be found in the enhanced edition of this book (see other listings) or as a separate novella.