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When friend Phil Cohen reports that his cousin, a project manager at a software company, cannot locate eccentric designer Steven Royal, mystery‑solver brothers Frank and Joe Hardy take the case.
They dive into the world of the company’s hit “Chaos” computer game, chasing clues that suggest Royal’s disappearance is not random but part of a dangerous real‑life game.
The boy detectives race against time, using tech savvy and sleuthing skills to untangle the plot, protect their friend and bring the culprit to justice.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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