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The Stone Idol
Mystery and suspense
The Stone Idol
Book 65 of the The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series
Frank and Joe Hardy become involved in a case centered on a mysterious stone idol. The investigation forces them to make sense of an artifact whose value or meaning attracts dangerous attention, while suspicious people work to keep the real explanation hidden. The brothers combine observation, teamwork, and a willingness to enter dangerous situations as the clues develop into a larger scheme. Franklin W. Dixon’s Hardy Boys adventure blends treasure-and-artifact adventure with the series’ familiar fast-moving juvenile detection, keeping the emphasis on uncovering the human motives behind an attention-grabbing mystery.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild frightening/intense material
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A bright, refreshing sip suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Garnish: Rosemary sprig.
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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.
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