The End of the Trail

Written by Franklin W. Dixon

Book #162 in the The Hardy Boys series

Stranded in a menacing town, two brothers uncover secrets and danger at every turn.

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25,438 words· Est. 3.5 hour read· ~700L

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Bookroo's summary

While hiking the Appalachian Trail, Joe and Frank Hardy find themselves trapped in the eerie town of Morgan's Quarry after their friend Biff is injured. A mysterious bag of money and a crumbling mansion full of secrets turn their quest for help into a perilous adventure. With roads washed out and communication cut off, every step leads them deeper into danger. Can they unravel the town's mysteries and escape before it's too late?

From the publisher

Hiking the Appalachian Trail with their friends, Chet, Phil, and Biff, the Hardys hit a snag when daredevil Biff gets hurt. The old mining town of Morgan’s Quarry is the nearest place for help. But even the run-down, isolated town turns menacing when two tough locals drop a bag full of money in front of the brothers! Joe and Frank are stonewalled when they ask about the money. The roads are washed out, the phones are down, and a crumbling mansion hides a gold mine of secrets. Every fork in the road leads to more danger…and everyone in Morgan’s Quarry seems bent on makng sure the boys don’t make it out alive!

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