It all started with Joe and Vanessa’s research project for their history class. Deciding to use the Stone Point Lighthouse for their subject seemed like the perfect choice – lots of interesting historical data, after all. Then along came another project – cheering up the depressed Matt Eckersley. What better way than to involve him in a research project – right?

However, when the research finally got underway, unexpected things began to happen – and finding a skeleton was just the first!

When they were about half a mile from the boathouse, Frank became aware of the throb of another boat’s engines. He was surprised; there weren’t many people who were crazy enough to come out on a day like today. To his shock, the second craft was flying towards them without even a pretense of slowing; shooting across their bow, and sending an enormous wave of seawater up and over the Sleuth and her occupants. The Sleuth tossed dangerously in the churning water, and dipped perilously low, threatening to capsize!

Matt grabbed for the nearest handrail and held on for dear life, as the icy water washed over them. He howled at the shock, and then heard Frank give a startled yell – and he watched helplessly as Frank Hardy was swept overboard and into the cold waters of Barmet Bay below!