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The Scarlet Lake Mystery: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Scarlet Lake Mystery: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.

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The Scarlet Lake Mystery: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland) (1914–1990).

Catalogue synopsis

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"The Scarlet Lake Mystery: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story" by Harold L. Goodwin is a fiction novel written in the late 20th century. It follows the adventures of a young protagonist, Rick Brant, and his friends as they embark on a thrilling mission involving rocket launches and an enigmatic enemy known as the "Earthman." The book combines elements of science and adventure as the characters navigate challenges related to their work at a secretive rocket base and uncover a mystery that threatens their projects. The opening of the novel introduces Rick and his friends, Scotty and Barby, on Spindrift Island as they practice using a sling while waiting for Dr. Gordon, who has arrived from a rocket experimental station. Rick learns about a special assignment involving a secret government project at a rocket base, where sabotage has been occurring. Dr. Gordon explains the mysterious connection to someone referred to as the "Earthman" after a rocket launch that went awry. The trio is eager to participate and work undercover at the Scarlet Lake base to uncover the identity of the saboteur, setting the stage for an exciting and dangerous adventure filled with high-tech intrigue and personal growth.

Book and edition facts

  • Title: The Scarlet Lake Mystery: A Rick Brant Science-Adventure Story
  • Author credits: Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland) (1914–1990)
  • Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

  • Detective and mystery stories
  • Scientists -- Juvenile fiction

Gutenberg collections

  • Category: Adventure
  • Category: Crime, Thrillers and Mystery
  • Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy

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