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The Secret of the Old Mill is the third volume of the original The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories. This book was written for the Stratemeyer Syndicate by Leslie McFarlane under the pseudonym Franklin W. Dixon in 1927. After becoming victims of a counterfeiting ring, the boys become suspicious of the activities surrounding a previously disused mill on a deserted road by the river. When they give a boat ride to a stranger with a somewhat suspect story, and the stranger steals the boat and tries to make his way up the same river, they become more interested in the matter and set about to discover ...

The Tower Treasure by Franklin W. Dixon follows teenage brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, aspiring detectives, as they investigate a robbery at the Tower Mansion. Their friend’s father is wrongly accused, and the brothers must uncover the real thief to clear his name. Clues lead them through thrilling chases, secret hideouts, and dangerous encounters. With sharp instincts and bravery, they solve the mystery, recover the stolen treasure, and prove their friend’s father innocent. An exciting start to the Hardy Boys series! Summary by Dream AudioBooks

Here is Book 6 in the exciting Hardy Boys Mystery series! Frank, Joe, and his friends, while ice skating, get caught in a blizzard which results in their finding and befriending a poor old miner who lost his gold to thieves! Their famous detective Dad, Fenton, just happens to be investigating the same missing gold in Montana! He calls the boys to come and help him as he’s injured and bed-bound. They are followed, tricked, and delayed, but ultimately get to Montana where they are attacked by wolves in abandoned mines, and finally begin Hunting for Hidden Gold!