The Crimson Flame facts for kids
| Author | Franklin W. Dixon |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Hardy Boys |
| Genre | Detective, mystery |
| Publisher | Wanderer Books |
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Publication date
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1983 |
| Media type | Print (paperback) |
| Pages | 206 pp (first edition paperback) |
| ISBN | 0-671-42367-3 (first edition paperback) |
| OCLC | 8866688 |
| LC Class | PZ7.D644 Cq 1983 |
| Preceded by | Game Plan for Disaster |
| Followed by | Cave-In (Hardy Boys) |
The Crimson Flame is the 77th book in The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories. It was written by Franklin W. Dixon and came out in 1983. This exciting book follows teenage detectives Frank and Joe Hardy as they solve a thrilling jewel heist.
Contents
Unraveling the Mystery: The Plot
The story begins with Frank and Joe Hardy seeing a man attacked by a famous jewel thief named Oscar Tamm. The man turns out to be Alfred McVay, who loves collecting rare jewels. Mr. McVay has been having strange things happen at his ranch in Arizona. He decides to hire the Hardy Boys to help protect him and his valuable collection.
Investigating the Ranch
When the boys arrive at the ranch, they start looking into the odd events. They quickly dislike the ranch foreman, Wat Perkins. He seems suspicious and unfriendly. Frank and Joe also notice a "mysterious rider" who appears to be sending secret messages to someone inside the ranch house. The butler, Wilbur, also acts in a way that makes the boys suspicious.
The Stolen Ruby
Suddenly, a big tornado hits the ranch! During the chaos of the storm, a priceless ruby called the Crimson Flame is stolen. Mr. McVay becomes very sad and worried about his lost jewel. The Hardy Boys find a few important clues. These clues lead them to chase the jewel thieves all the way to Thailand.
Catching the Crooks
The rest of the story follows Frank and Joe as they work to catch the criminals. They face many challenges and dangers in Thailand. The boys use their detective skills to track down the thieves. Eventually, they manage to find the stolen Crimson Flame ruby and bring the bad guys to justice.
