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The Case of the Counterfeit Criminals
Children’s mystery
The Case of the Counterfeit Criminals
Book 113 of the The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series
151 pages · First published 1992
When Joe Hardy’s expensive running shoes fall apart during a track meet, a disappointing race becomes the starting point for a new investigation. Other customers have bought defective shoes too, and Frank and Joe discover that counterfeit sneakers are reaching local stores. Following the supply chain puts the brothers in the path of criminals determined to protect their profitable operation. Undercover work and increasingly dangerous encounters turn a consumer complaint into a fight to expose the racket. For a rainy-day puzzle with an athletic twist, follow two familiar amateur sleuths from the running track into trouble.
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Physical fights, threats, and assaults causing unconsciousness; attempted poisoning; capture and restraint; threatened murder by drowning; a sports injury.
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Emergency Broadcast Fizz
Brisk lime and ginger-ale fizz match the quick turns from defective sneakers to urgent escapes.
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- Garnish: Use a matching citrus wheel, berry, or herb from the recipe when available.
- Glassware: Highball glass.
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Competitive Espresso Martini
For adults of legal drinking age. Please drink responsibly.
Espresso and coffee liqueur bring a competitive kick to a case that starts on the running track and accelerates into undercover danger.
What you'll need
- 1 1/2 oz vodka
- 1 oz coffee liqueur
- 1 oz freshly brewed espresso, cooled slightly ↗
- 1/4 oz simple syrup ↗
- Ice
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- Shake vigorously with ice until well chilled and frothy. Double-strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish: 3 coffee beans.
- Glassware: Coupe.
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