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While the Clock Ticked
Mystery and suspense
While the Clock Ticked
Book 11 of the The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series
A mysterious house and a ticking clock become central to Frank and Joe Hardy’s investigation of a puzzling crime. The brothers must understand what happens during a narrow period of time and why someone has arranged events with such precision. Hidden spaces and dangerous suspects make waiting for the clock to run down anything but passive. Franklin W. Dixon combines time-sensitive clues, an ominous building, and classic Hardy teamwork in a mystery where the answer depends on noticing what changes while the clock ticks.
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Violence, weapons, and peril · Mild frightening/intense material
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Case-File Cold Brew
Rich coffee suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Garnish: Orange peel if listed; otherwise none.
- Glassware: Mug or highball glass as appropriate.
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Reasonable Doubt Red
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A slow-sipping glass of wine suits an evening of clues and clever sleuthing.
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- Garnish: None.
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