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Franklin W. Dixon’s *Danger on Vampire Trail* follows brothers Frank and Joe Hardy as they accept their father’s assignment to investigate a ring of credit‑card counterfeiters. Their investigation takes them on a camping trek through the Rocky Mountains with their friends Chet Morton and Biff Hooper. From the moment they set up camp, the group faces a series of misfortunes: a troublesome tent trailer, relentless harassment, and violent attacks aimed at Biff’s loyal bloodhound. In Denver, a tangled web of clues further complicates the case. The Hardys find themselves confronting multiple hostile gangs—raising the question of whether one, two, or three antagonists are after them—and must navigate a nearly impassable mountain trail that poses deadly dangers. Their pursuit of justice culminates in uncovering the sinister motive behind the perilous path known as Vampire Trail.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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