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When rumors of a long‑lost ship in the Bahamian waters surface, the Hardy Boys – Frank and Joe – are drawn into a perilous hunt for buried treasure. Joined by a crew of divers, they encounter swift speedboat chases, underwater combat, and a deadly game of cat‑and‑mouse in which the stakes are life and gold. As sabotage targets the boys, they must use wit and courage to outmaneuver foes and survive the ocean’s hidden dangers.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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