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In this hardcover adventure, the Hardy Boys investigate the disappearance of an eighteen‑year‑old who may have joined a sinister cult. Shortly thereafter, a comic‑book publisher hires them to deal with the real‑life double of his hero, Apeman, whose chaotic appearances are causing serious damage. Frank and Joe must unravel both cases, uncovering a complex scheme orchestrated by a clever gang of crooks.
First publish date: 1980
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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