Books like Absolute Zero by Franklin W. Dixon
When renowned physicist Kenneth Weinhardt is declared dead but never found, his daughter Irene turns to the Hardy Boys for help. The detectives uncover that he was working on highly valuable superconductors, making the family a target of criminal intrigue. As the Lost Boys investigate, they must outwit dangerous foes to uncover the truth behind the disappearance.
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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