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When friend Jim Lerner collapses, screaming that he is dying, the Hardy Boys spike into action. Their investigation reveals a dangerous international smuggling ring and a life‑threatening poison. With only one week to decipher Jim’s encrypted program and locate the antidote, the brothers face a race against time. If they fail, their pursuit could unleash a computer virus that brings a true terminal shock.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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