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A trunk that Nancy receives from her father for a trip to Buenos Aires becomes the center of a mystery.

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Franklin W. Dixon was the pseudonym devised by Edward Stratemeyer for the author of a series of mystery books he was developing which became the Hardy Boys series. The first book, The Tower Treasure, originally published in 1927, was ghostwritten by Leslie MacFarlane who went on to write 19 more, including #2 through #16. In all, there are 58 titles in the original Hardy Boys Mysteries series published between 1927 and 1979 written by 17 different men and women. Many of the books were later revised, adding another four Hardy Boys Mystery Stories to the total.

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4.0 out of 5 stars This book Left Its "MARK", May 9 2005

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This review is from: Hardy Boys 13: The Mark on the Door (Hardcover)

While out in their boat the Joe and Frank are hit by a reckless boater. They discover that he has checked out of his motel and head back to the waterfront to discover another boat has been stolen from the harbour. The coast guard eventually find the stolen boat drifting aimlessly with no people in it which leads them to believe that the thieves met up with a submarine or another boat.

Upon arrival at home Frank and Joe receive a warning note. The note had said something about "The Mark On The Door". Meanwhile their father is investigating the disappearance of a witness to testify in a stock fraud scandal.

The trail leads the Hardys and their buddy Chet Morton to Mazatlan, Mexico and the unexplored desert and mountain regions of Baja, California. They search for the meaning of the mysterious symbol that is left on doors of some of the local villagers. The entire village turns out are terrified of this symbol.

They discover that they're dealing with kidnappers and crude oil smugglers who are smuggling it out of Mexico via submarines. Together with the help of a local boy and the Mexican authorities they bring down the gang and solve this thrilling case.

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4.0 out of 5 stars A Mexican Adventure With The Hardy Boys, Jun 12 2003

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This review is from: The Mark on the Door #13 (Hardcover)

This review refers to the original 1934 version written by Leslie McFarlane.
The Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, along with their dad, Fenton, travel to Mexico to locate a missing witness in oil stock swindle.
Along the way, they rescue a kidnapped Mexican boy and get invited to his father's hacienda, where they meet a mysterious Yaqui Indian who aids them on their quest.
All the threads come together as the Boys and their father are captured by the murderous Vincenzo and his band of cut-throats.

There's plenty of action and adventure here as the Hardy Boys battle their way free and solve the case!

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4.0 out of 5 stars Danger South of the Border, May 3 2003

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This review is from: Hardy Boys 13: The Mark on the Door (Hardcover)

Frank and Joe are out in their motor boat when they have a run in with a man in another boat driving recklessly. Searching for him again, they find the boat abandoned and spot what looks like a submarine. Meanwhile, there father has started a new case. A bookkeeper, the star witness in a stock [problem] case, has disappeared, and Mr. Hardy must find him. Soon, the trails lead the Hardys down to Mexico, where they must use all their skills to track the men into the wilderness. But what will they find when they get there?

I always wanted to read this book as a kid (something about the name attracted me), but never got around to it. Finally reading it as an adult, I enjoyed being back in the Hardys' presence. Frank and Joe are still able to entertain, although I must admit they couldn't quite mystify as much as they did when I was a kid. Still, their fans will love this adventure with plenty of danger, excitement, and close calls. Not to mention a wonderful escape scene near the end.

These books have captured the imagination of generations of boys for a reason - the adventure. This book will keep readers glued to the page to find out what happens next to their heroes.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Above Average
This review concerns the revised 1967 edition. The Hardys and Chet go to Mexico to search for a missing witness in a stock-fraud case on which Mr. Hardy is working. Read more

Published on Aug 17 2002

5.0 out of 5 stars A scary adventure!
Frank and Joe try to help stop the kidnapping in this mystery. Every time someone got kidnapped there was a strange mark on the door of there house. Read more

Published on Aug 20 1999