This book is a mystery and it’s very exciting. The main characters are Frank, Joe, Chet, Tony, and Mr. Hardy. A group of smugglers have captured Mr. Hardy. They’ve committed a crime, and if he won’t, sign the paper saying that they’re innocent, they’ll starve him to death. They’re also trying to scare away Frank, Joe, Chet and Tony by acting like ghosts in a haunted house. It’s very, very exciting. You’ll have to read the rest of the book to find out if Mr. Hardy will survive.

          I recommend it to anyone who likes taking many, many risks, and I liked it, too.