The Mystery of the Cranky Collector

Case 43
When an ornery book collector disappears, the Three Investigators break into his secret computer files in search of clues and gradually uncover his mysterious past.


Hired as temporary waiters for a dinner party, the boys are drawn into a kidnapping case involving a book collector whom no one seems to like.
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Jupiter Jones First Investigator (Justus Jonas)  
Pete Crenshaw Second Investigator (Peter Shaw)
Bob Andrews Records and Research
Mr. Jeremy Pilcher hermit; collector of books and trophys
Mrs. Pilcher his divorcee
Marilyn Pilcher Mrs. Pilchers daughter
Jim Westerbrook Marilyn Pilchers fiancée
Mrs. Westerbrook Jim Westerbrooks mother
Harry Burnside Caterer in Rocky Beach
Mr. Raymond Sanchez private secretary of the Pilchers
Mr. Harald Durham gambling-addicted advocat of the Pilchers
Mr. Ted Ariago Manager of the warehouse A.L. Becket in Santa Monica
Mrs. McCathy housekeeper of the Pilchers
Dr. Henry Barrister docent of anthropology at the Universität Ruxton in San Fernando Valley
Dr. Edouard Gonzaga head of the school of Romance languages at the Universität Ruxton
Ramon alias Navarro


[(white in brackets) = german name]
Father comes back only in exchange for bishop’s book.

Do not call police.

Act fast.

Delay dangerous.
Story by: M.V. Carey,
Cover Illustration: Robert Adragna,
© Random House Trade 1987
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