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In this Hardy Boys adventure, the amateur detectives endeavor to free their friend Holly from a tyrannical mountain cult. As their investigation unfolds, they uncover that the cult's influence has expanded into their own town, threatening their community and family. With determination and ingenuity, the Hardy Boys confront the cult’s sinister leader, Rajah, and work to protect the people they love.
Set against the backdrop of a rural setting, the story blends mystery, suspense, and the classic Hardy Boys investigative style to engage young readers.
The narrative sticks closely to the established Hardy Boys formula, showcasing the brothers' quick thinking and problem-solving skills as they tackle a dangerous, organized threat.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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