By: Robert Arthur
Menemukan rumah berhantu untuk dijadikan lokasi pembuatan film kedengarannya menarik sekali! Apalagi itu bisa membuat biro penyelidikan Trio Detektif terkenal. Dan sepertinya, Terror Castle atau Puri Setan—yang tak berani dihuni siapa pun selama lebih dari dua puluh tahun—tempat yang sempurna. Katanya di sana ada hantu biru yang bermain orgel, kabut kengerian, bahkan jeritan menyeramkan yang sanggup membuat orang terberani sekalipun lari tunggang langgang. Apa—atau—siapa yang menghantui puri tersebut? Trio Detektif bertekad menyelidiki misteri di balik Puri Setan sampai tuntas!
Plot Summary: The book "Trio Detektif #1: Misteri Puri Setan" by Robert Arthur follows the adventures of three young detectives: Jupiter Jones, Pete Crenshaw, and Bob Andrews. The story revolves around the mysterious and allegedly haunted "Puri Setan" (Terror Castle), which has been uninhabited for over 20 years. The castle was once the home of a famous silent film actor named Stephen Terrill, whose career declined after he transitioned to speaking roles and was subsequently ridiculed.
Terrill's disappearance is shrouded in mystery. His car was found at the bottom of a cliff, but his body was never found. A chilling message left behind by Terrill claims that the castle is cursed. Rumors of a ghostly blue apparition playing the organ in the castle have spread, making it a place where no one can stay for long.
The trio, eager to prove themselves as detectives, decides to investigate the castle. They face various challenges and eerie occurrences as they delve deeper into the mystery. Their investigation eventually uncovers a rational explanation behind the haunting, typical of the "Trio Detektif" series, which often resolves mysteries without supernatural elements.
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Overall, "Trio Detektif #1: Misteri Puri Setan" by Robert Arthur is a classic mystery novel that combines suspense, adventure, and teamwork, making it an engaging read for both children and adults.