Adventure stories for boys

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Adventure, suspense, and intrigue abound in this collection of fast-moving stories that cater to all tastes. In the realm of mystery, the Futuric team faces a series of strange disasters linked to the Rangers Football Club. Their investigation leads them into danger as they uncover the truth behind the Hoodoo affecting the team. In the adventure segment, the 'India Star' mysteriously vanishes at sea with Captain West, the father of Vic and Tony, on board. The boys discover a clue and rush to Piraeus, Greece, where they unravel the enigma of The Ship that Vanished. Suspense unfolds as two men attempt to conquer a mountain, echoing the ill-fated expedition of their grandfathers, one of whom was murdered during the original ascent. In High Quest, the younger Killick and Blythe confront the haunting legacy of the past. In a gripping escape narrative, Jack Byers finds himself trapped in a mine after just starting his job, facing seemingly insurmountable odds. Sabotage strikes in the tale of The Speed Kings, a family renowned for their high-speed craft. Ralph King's latest prototype, the X.1, meets disaster even before its first trial run. Finally, excitement builds as Merlo, a stage magician and secret agent for Interpol, uses his unique skills to dismantle a diamond smuggling ring in Spell of Magic.