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Frank and Joe Hardy are drawn into a new mystery when the best‑selling American horror author Mark Stevens suspects that the monsters in his latest book have begun to manifest in real life. Tasked with protecting the writer and uncovering the source of the threats, the brothers face danger, deception, and a race against time. The adventure blends classic detective work with a touch of supernatural suspense, keeping readers on edge until the final reveal.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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