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When two medallions vanish from a family curio collection, the Hardy Boys launch a detective effort that leads them far from home. Their investigation brings them to a desolate region of Guatemala where they must deal with hostile thugs. The duo's sleuthing skills keep them focused on finding the missing artifacts and bringing the culprits to justice.
First publish date: 1955
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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