The Mystery of the Aztec Warrior

About “The Mystery of the Aztec Warrior”

The handwritten will of a deceased world-traveler contains cryptic instructions to deliver "the valuable Aztec warrior to the rightful owner, a descendant of an Aztec warrior." Frank and Joe Hardy are given only a name of a stranger to help them uncover the mystery. They face harassment, threats, and attacks from an unknown gang while following clues that lead them to locations in Mexico, including a marketplace in Mexico City, the pyramids at Teotihuacan, and the tombs of Oaxaca. Their search involves Chet Morton, a friend, who is nearly buried alive. Through courage and deduction, the young detectives solve the mystery and uncover the secrets of the will. This 1964 novel by Franklin W. Dixon is an adventure filled with suspense and discovery.