Books like Acting Up by Franklin W. Dixon
When the Hardy Boys – Frank and Joe – arrive in Mumbai, they find the lively world of Bollywood film production under threat. Investigators uncover a plot to sabotage the set with explosives, knives, and other lethal devices.
The mystery escalates as the brothers confront a dangerous antagonist whose plans involve bombs and poisoned weapons. Determined to protect the crew and solve the crime, Frank and Joe navigate a treacherous landscape of industry intrigue and perilous threats.
First publish date: 1996
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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