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The Hardy Boys—Frank and Joe—arrive in Laguna Beach for a sunny vacation that quickly turns into a high‑stakes volleyball tournament. Sponsored by the Frosty Soft Drink Company to promote their new sports drink Hi‑Kick, the event is expected to be packed with action and fun. However, the atmosphere shifts abruptly when a competitor is killed, and the boys must investigate the murder before the tournament—and their own safety—teeters on the brink of disaster.
As the games begin, the Hardy Boys race against time to uncover the murderer's identity while navigating the pressures of the competition. Their investigative skills and determination are put to the test in a setting that blends beachside excitement with a chilling mystery.
Their adventure exemplifies the classic mystery style of the Hardy Boys, blending suspense, teamwork, and a dash of teenage sports excitement.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Mystery & Detective/Private Investigator
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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