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The Mystery Boys and the Inca GoldVan Powell

The Mystery Boys and the Inca Gold

by OpenStories

Original author: Van Powell

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"The Mystery Boys and the Inca Gold" by Van Powell is a fictional adventure novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows a group of young friends, namely Cliff, Tom, and Nicky, as they embark on an exciting quest driven by Cliff's mystery involving his missing father, who is believed to be in danger while studying ancient civilizations in Peru. The plot thickens as they encounter mysterious characters and delve into the rich history of the Incas, navigating a world of danger and treasure. The beginning of the book sets the stage for an intriguing storyline as Cliff receives an unexpected visit from mysterious strangers with questions about a letter he has yet to receive from his father. This encounter piques his curiosity and concern, especially regarding the possibility of danger regarding his father’s whereabouts in Peru. As the story unfolds, Cliff's friends rally around him, determined to uncover the truth behind the letter and their shared mysteries. The opening chapters skillfully introduce the main characters and establish the central conflict, immersing readers in a captivating adventure filled with suspense and the promise of treasure.

The Mystery Boys and the Inca Gold, by Van Powell. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #52683.

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36 Chapters

  1. 1.Front Matter197 words
  2. 2.Chapter I: A Dead Letter Comes to Life1,338 words
  3. 3.Chapter II: The Mystery Boys Add a Member1,427 words
  4. 4.Chapter III: Gold, and a Life at Stake1,453 words
  5. 5.Chapter IV: “quipu Bill”1,580 words
  6. 6.Chapter V: The Chums Show Their Mettle1,700 words
  7. 7.Chapter VI: A New Mystery Develops1,615 words
  8. 8.Chapter VII: Cliff Tries a Ruse1,361 words
  9. 9.Chapter VIII: The Outcome2,064 words
  10. 10.Chapter IX: Ambushed!1,983 words
  11. 11.Chapter X: The Hidden City1,587 words
  12. 12.Chapter XI: “chasca Hailli!”2,961 words
  13. 13.Chapter XII: Cliff Faces a Problem1,621 words
  14. 14.Chapter XIII: The Games1,385 words
  15. 15.Chapter XIV: Gold, and a Surprise1,426 words
  16. 16.Chapter XV: The Feast of Raymi1,355 words
  17. 17.Chapter XVI: The Mystery Boys Hold Council1,062 words
  18. 18.Chapter XVII: From Bad to Worse1,608 words
  1. 19.Chapter XVIII: Tit for Tat1,960 words
  2. 20.Chapter XIX: Huamachaco’s Secret845 words
  3. 21.Chapter XX: On the Temple Steps813 words
  4. 22.Chapter XXI: Rats in a Trap688 words
  5. 23.Chapter XXII: The Temple of the Sun1,079 words
  6. 24.Chapter XXIII: Chasca Appears Again993 words
  7. 25.Chapter XXIV: The Inca Speaks729 words
  8. 26.Chapter XXV: Tom’s Adventure1,055 words
  9. 27.Chapter XXVI: Into the Dungeons1,293 words
  10. 28.Chapter XXVII: Beasts of Burden1,458 words
  11. 29.Chapter XXVIII: “can We Get There in Time?”1,088 words
  12. 30.Chapter XXIX: At the Cistern1,447 words
  13. 31.Chapter XXX: A Fortune by Misfortune1,723 words
  14. 32.Chapter XXXI: Cliff Becomes a Prophet767 words
  15. 33.Chapter XXXII: The Andes Close Their Jaws1,106 words
  16. 34.Chapter XXXIII: No Way Out?778 words
  17. 35.Chapter XXXIV: Huayca Plays Decoy1,600 words
  18. 36.Chapter XXXV: Folded Arms988 words