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When rancher Roy Carlson seeks help after one of his cowboys disappears, brothers Frank and Joe Baxter head to his property in New Mexico. Pursuing leads in an ultralight aircraft, the Hardy Boys are forced to land and venture into a vast wilderness filled with rattlesnakes, tornadoes, and other dangers. As they search for clues, the brothers confront a deadly antagonist and race to solve the mystery of Circle C Ranch, where a million‑dollar bonanza is hidden. Their quest to unearth the truth tests both their detective skills and their ability to survive in an unforgiving landscape.
First publish date: 1989
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Adventure
Authors: Franklin W. Dixon
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