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The Hardy Boys, famed teenage sleuths, encounter a sinister operation that creates flawless human replicas. While navigating this high‑stakes mystery, they battle to safeguard a top‑secret intelligence organization from dangerous forces. Their investigation blends classic detective work with cutting‑edge scientific intrigue, keeping young readers on the edge of their seats.
First publish date: 1987
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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