Books like Nightmare in Angel City by Franklin W. Dixon
In "Nightmare in Angel City," Frankie Dixon’s companion, Callie Shaw, reaches out to the Hardy boys before she disappears, leaving behind a mysterious film. As the boys dig into the footage, they uncover clues pointing to secretive figures lurking in the shadows and a brutal, desperate policeman whose involvement deepens the mystery. The investigation leads the Hardy boys through a city teeming with danger and intrigue, pushing them to solve the disappearance before more lives are at risk.
First publish date: 1988
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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