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The Hardy Boys find themselves in a Barbados hotel where eerie rumors of phantom guests swirl. With their keen investigative instincts, they set out to unravel the mystery behind the bizarre spirits haunting the hotel rooms, offering young readers an engaging blend of suspense, tropical intrigue, and classic detective work.
First publish date: 1990
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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