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The Melted Coins
Mystery and suspense
The Melted Coins
Book 23 of the The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series
A set of damaged or melted coins gives Frank and Joe Hardy an unusual clue to criminal activity. The condition of the money suggests that something more complicated than ordinary theft has occurred and sends the brothers searching for its source. Their investigation connects the coins to people who have reasons to conceal how they were obtained or altered. Franklin W. Dixon builds this Hardy Boys mystery around tangible evidence, using a strange piece of currency to lead from a small puzzle into a larger crime.
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Crime/danger and peril · Mild frightening/intense material
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Raven Blackberry Tea
A fragrant cup of tea suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Steep the tea and any herbs or whole spices in hot water according to the tea type, then strain. Stir in sweetener and juices. Serve hot.
- Garnish: Citrus peel, herb, or fruit from the recipe, if applicable.
- Glassware: Mug.
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High Plains Amber Ale
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A mellow, malty pour suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Glassware: Pint glass.
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