Secret of the Old Mill

Two teenage brothers. An abandoned mill. A counterfeiting ring. This is where the Hardy Boys began. Frank and Joe Hardy are ordinary kids in Bayport until they stumble into something far from ordinary. A mysterious stranger hires them for a boat ride down the river, then steals their boat in the dead of night. The trail leads to an old mill, long abandoned, where something sinister is happening. As the brothers dig deeper, they find themselves entangled in a counterfeiting operation that reaches further than they ever imagined. Lucky for them, their father is Fenton Hardy, one of the most famous detectives in the country, and he's not above letting his sons learn the trade. With the Secret Service and state police closing in, Frank and Joe must use their wits and nerve to gather the evidence that will bring the criminals down. This 1927 classic launched one of the most successful mystery series in publishing history. It's a time capsule of youthful adventure, brotherly teamwork, and the irresistible appeal of kids who are clever enough to outsmart grown-up criminals.