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Spark of Suspicion
Mystery and suspense
Spark of Suspicion
Book 98 of the The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series
Frank and Joe Hardy take on a case centered on a suspicious spark or fire-related clue. The brothers must sort through evidence of ignition and the question of whether an apparent accident was deliberate, looking for the practical connection among clues that initially seem designed to confuse or frighten them. As the investigation grows more dangerous, teamwork and quick decisions become as important as identifying the person behind the scheme. Franklin W. Dixon’s Hardy Boys adventure combines fire investigation with the series’ brisk juvenile-detective formula, using its distinctive premise to give Frank and Joe another fast-moving puzzle.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild frightening/intense material
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Rich coffee suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Garnish: Orange peel if listed; otherwise none.
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A warming pour with a sharp edge suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- 2 oz rye whiskey
- 1 oz sweet vermouth
- 2 dashes aromatic bitters
- Ice
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- Stir with ice until chilled and strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: Cocktail cherry or orange twist.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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