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In this entry of the Hardy Boys series, brothers Frank and Joe face a fresh wave of assassins converging on their town. Suspicion grows that the Gray Man—a trusted ally—may have turned traitor, prompting the Hardy siblings to unravel a dangerous mystery amid action‑packed intrigue.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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