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Things start off innocently enough as
Ken's father, Richard Holt comes to stay with the Allen's for the
Christmas holiday. Naturally he brings gifts, one of which is for
Mom Allen, an ornate iron box. This is where the mystery
originates. Strange unexplained events occur at the Allen and Holt
residences. There are prowlers who may be connected to Mr. Holt's
investigation of the counterfeiting of ten dollar bills.
When Ken and Sandy bring the iron box to Sam
Morris's jewelry store in Brentwood for a minor repair, the
mystery deepens. A fire is set there and it becomes apparent that
someone wants that box, but why ? How is the enigmatic Amos
Barrack involved ? The boys sleuthing takes them to the the docks
of New York where Barrack is encountered again. Twice Ken and
Sandy are held captive by the gang and while failing to escape the
second time, do manage to leave clues for others to pursue.
The boys are transported out to sea on a barge,
where by their wits alone, are able to escape the immediate
clutches of the desperate villains. Still their plight is dire, as
a storm threatens to sink the barge they are still on. It is only
after the boys are rescued (due to the clues they had cleverly
left behind at the warehouse on the docks), that the true nature
of the gangs criminal activity is revealed and the part played by
the iron box is at last exposed.
Narrative provided by Steve Servello. |
