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During an investigation into a ruthless terrorist group, Frank and Joe Hardy witness a skyward explosion near an airborne dirigible owned by Quinn Air Fleet. The boys follow the trail to a new animal park outside Bayport, where they are lured into a trap by an unknown adversary. Park owner Pop Carter faces pressure from a competitor and a real‑estate firm aiming to seize the land, while strange occurrences frighten both visitors and animals. Undeterred, the Hardy Boys pursue another clue that leads them to an abandoned island, where they narrowly escape serious injury. Returning home, they discover a threatening message on their front door, written in an Oriental language. Facing danger from all sides, the brothers rely on their superior sleuthing skills and courage to unravel the multifaceted mystery.
First publish date: 1978
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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