Left: 1 ed, 1987, Robert Adragna. Right: 2 ed, 1990, Vicente.

Below: 3 ed, 1994, Vicente. Notice: Alfred with a big A.

Author: William Arden

Translator: Carla Wiberg

Swedish cover: Robert Adragna & Vicente.

First Swedish edition: 1987 (1986 in the USA)

Editions: 3

Spine-number: 2441

Original title: The Mystery of Wreckers' Rock

Review:

Every 5^th year the Ragnarson family meet on an Island outside Rocky Beach. They are descendants of Knut Ragnarson who lived in the 19^th century. Knut fled a sinking ship and came to the Island. The people dress themselves up as vikings and indians. Then they play a drama and have a party. Many of them stay a few days on the Island.

The Three Investigators are going to take photographs of the spectacle. Suddenly they come across an empty boat and they fear that a man has fallen overboard. Later some persons are very interested in the photos the boys took. Why? There are also rumours of a hidden treasure on the Island, and people hear strange sounds and see visions. The boys decide to go back to the Island.

William Arden has written a very rewarding story with a fascinating background and a suggestive atmosphere. There are some thrilling memorable adventurous scenes when the boys are on the Island. The solution of the mystery is also ingenious.

Wreckers´ Rock is a pleasant experience before the traumatic end of the bookseries (Cranky Collector).

Summarize:

The Story: 8 (of 10)

Characterization 8 (10)

Atmosphere 9 (10)

Thrilling factor 8 (10)

Environment 9 (10)

Original cover 8 (10)

Cult status 7 (10)

Nostalgia 7 (10)