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When a series of bizarre events rocks their hometown, the Hardy Boys—Joe and Frank—set out to uncover the truth. Their investigation leads them through a trail of robbers and kidnappers, putting their detective skills and bond as brothers to the test. With danger close at hand, the siblings must solve the mystery before more people fall victim.
First publish date: 1928
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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