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Shield of Fear
Children's Mystery
Shield of Fear
Book 91 of the The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series
160 pages · First published 1988
When Frank and Joe Hardy accompany their detective father to Philadelphia, they find themselves investigating trouble inside the city's police academy. Police Commissioner Andrew Crawford believes his grandson, Larry, is being unfairly accused of misconduct, so the brothers enroll undercover as cadets to uncover the truth. Meanwhile, their father, Fenton Hardy, is investigating a dangerous crime boss whose activities may be connected to the academy's problems. As Frank and Joe follow the evidence, a suspicious automobile accident and their father's kidnapping turn the investigations into a dangerous rescue mission. Readers who enjoy classic children's mysteries, undercover detective work, and action-filled adventures will find plenty of intrigue in this Hardy Boys case.
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Action violence and sustained peril, including an automobile crash caused by sabotage, an explosion, physical fights, a blow to the head, attempted drowning, gunfire and an attempted shooting. Kidnapping and captivity, including threats to family members, an attempted strangulation, and a dangerous warehouse fire. Organized crime, extortion, gambling, and corruption feature in the investigation.
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