Tropic of Fear facts for kids
Tropic of Fear is an exciting mystery novel where two famous detective teams, Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys, work together! It's part of the 'Supermystery' series, which brings these popular characters together for big adventures. This book was published in 1992 under the name Carolyn Keene, which is a special pen name used by many different writers for the Nancy Drew and Hardy Boys books.
The Mystery Begins in Hawaii
This thrilling story starts with Nancy Drew on a relaxing vacation in beautiful Hawaii. She's staying at the Grand Hawaiian Hotel, enjoying her time.
A Shocking Discovery
One day, Nancy makes a very surprising and serious discovery. Near her jeep, she finds a man who is badly hurt and can't be helped. This immediately pulls Nancy into a new mystery, even though she's supposed to be on holiday! She quickly realizes that this situation might involve people doing bad things for money or power.
The Hardy Boys Arrive
At the same time, the Hardy Boys, Frank and Joe, are also heading to Waikiki, Hawaii. They are busy with many cases involving a group of clever art thieves. These thieves have been stealing valuable artworks, and the Hardys are determined to stop them.
Working Together
Once in Hawaii, the Hardy Boys meet up with Nancy Drew. They soon realize that their separate cases might be connected. To solve the big mystery and find out who is behind all the trouble, these three famous young detectives must combine their skills and work as a team. They need to figure out who the main person responsible is and bring them to justice.