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This story starts off innocently
enough as the mayor of Brentwood dedicates a new lakeside
playground. The entire Allen clan were there to enjoy the event
and cover it for the Advance. On their way home, Sandy and Ken opt
for a short cut along the "old road", and rescue Ralph
Conner from the wreck of his truck. However, this last incident in
a string of bad luck, could cause the Conner Brother Trucking
Company to lose its insurance coverage, hence the end of their
business. It's up to Ken and Sandy to prove the conspiracy
involved.
Despite repeated attempts to explain the
circumstances surrounding Ralph's crash, nothing concrete is
achieved. When Mr. Randolph Dutton enters and offers to buy out
the beleaguered company, suspicions are raised. When the name of
James Tolliver becomes involved, the boys find out from Granger
that the mob may be in on the action.
When Pop, Bert, Sandy, and Ken investigate at
the lake on the outskirts of Brentwood, the whole sordid plot
begins to manifest itself. Ken and Sandy must escape a gas filled
tunnel and a final battle with the forces arrayed against them,
before successfully unraveling the Clue of the Phantom Car.
Narrative provided by Steve Servello. |
