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During the Explorer’s Guild anniversary celebration in Tunisia, the Hardy Boys discover that Thor Sonderstrom, a prominent expedition sponsor, has been poisoned. Frank and Joe must navigate a labyrinth of secrets, personal grudges, and lurking dangers to identify the killer among the guests. Their investigation reveals a complex web of motives and hidden alliances that threaten to derail the expedition and test the brothers’ resolve.
First publish date: 1994
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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