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The Three Investigators look into a rumor of poisoning in a fast-food chain.

140 pages, Paperback

First published March 26, 1989

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Megan Stine

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Megan Stine is the Editor-in-Chief of Real U Guides and the author of more than 100 books for young readers including Trauma-Rama, an etiquette book for teenagers published by Seventeen magazine, and several titles in a series based on the popular 1990’s television series Party of Five. A frequent writer of books in the enormously popular Mary-Kate and Ashley series, she is the best-selling author of Likes Me, Likes Me Not and Instant Boyfriend. She has worked with CBS and ABC in developing comedy and drama television pilots, and has written comedy material for a well-known radio personality in New York.

When she isn’t writing, she is a portrait and fine art photographer and a contributing photographer for the Real U series of guides.

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1,119 reviews300 followers
August 18, 2021
Apparently this is the third time I'm reading this Three Investigators case in the German edition (I've also read it in English once), and it's still as bizarre as ever. This time the high point for me was Bob flirting with a girl at a party, and him asking her if they didn't know each other, and her replying "Sure, I'm your mother!" and then he goes "Oh, great mommy," etc etc. Did I mention this is a bizarre book? The whole premise is, but the writing of the boys in the Crimebuster era was really whack too. It's kind of entertaining but I can't give it more than two stars, my conscience won't allow it.
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1,923 reviews87 followers
June 18, 2024
Der Fall gefällt mir einfach mit seinem mal anderen Thema. Ein gelungener Start für die Crimebusters!
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1,923 reviews87 followers
November 19, 2017
Ich weiss, die Folge ist sehr speziell mit dem Food Thema (besonders der "eklige" Besuch in der Hühnchenfabrik), aber mir gefällt dennoch die Folge sehr.
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198 reviews2 followers
March 17, 2022
Die drei ??? besuchen ihre Freundin Kelly im Krankenhaus. Plötzlich bekommt diese eine Mitpatientin in ihrem Zimmer. Julia, Tochter des Chicken Kings.
Sie hatte einen Autounfall und kann sich auch nach dem aufwachen an nichts mehr erinnern.
Doch den drei Detektiven scheint mehr dahinterzustecken. Gerade auch, weil ein anonymer Anruf sich im Krankenhaus nach Julia erkundigt und ihre Sachen durchwühlt wurden.
Als Justus und Peter bei dem Ermittlungsarbeiten feststellen, dass ihre Bremskabel durchgeschnitten wurden, wissen sie endgültig, dass etwas faul ist. Und, dass es mit den Hühnchen des Chicken Kings zu tun hat.

Sehr runde Geschichte. Keine ausgefallenen Situation oder Wendungen, aber eine klare Erzählstruktur.
Eine Thematik die durchaus realistisch auch so ablaufen könnte.
Schön finde ich, dass alle drei gleiche Detektivarbeitsanteile bekommen.

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Author 34 books178 followers
February 16, 2018
I'm still getting use to the older Three Investigators of the Crimebusters series, but still a good mystery that maintains the flavor of the original series. They've changed the character of Bob Andrews dramatically, and Pete somewhat, but Jupiter remains the same, which works.

This particular volume involves a fast food chicken restaurant chain plot and even though parts are cliche (such as amnesia as a plot device) it's still a fun read. Not quite as good as the old series in general, but not bad.
244 reviews3 followers
March 10, 2020
This series is a modern take on an old favorite series of vintage young adult books !! We have the original Three Investigators here ; still investigating . Only this time , they are a few years older . It is a fun book . I decided to try a book in the new series . I enjoyed it more than I thought I would . I enjoyed the book enough that I have decided to collect / read these books !! I recommend this new version of an old favorite !!
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105 reviews
November 24, 2020
After read this i want to eat chicken with sauce in it
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August 10, 2025
The second in the Crimebusters Three Investigators series, this one is written by Megan an William H. Stine, who have both written books in various young adult series. I have not found any information as to whether or not they are related.

Besides the things I mentioned in my review of the first book I also note that chief Reynolds from the original series appears. Jupiter's cousin is mentioned but does not make an appearance. Jupiter's childhood acting career was mentioned in the first book

A couple of other new things in the series are Pete having a regular girlfriend, Jupiter being shy around girls and also him going on various diets, which I presume will be an on going part.

As to the story it involves espionage at a fast food chicken place. Two places are mentioned, both made up, although at one point one of the lads suggests going to McDonalds.

Overall it's a fast read but reasonably entertaining read. Still not up to the originals.
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2,162 reviews10 followers
October 23, 2021
Never read this Crimebusters series which has the Three Investigators older and in high school.

Really enjoyed it. Great, fun mystery. Is a fast food chicken magnate planning to poison his customers with a new product? Didn’t ultimately guess the outcome. Will read more.
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636 reviews22 followers
December 27, 2025
Es ist schon eeeeewig her, seitdem ich mir diesen Teil angehört habe, aber das Ende (der Täter verfüttert Justus Zeug zur Kostprobe während er gestellt und verhört wird??? Bestes) ist mir immer in Erinnerung geblieben <3
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340 reviews32 followers
November 5, 2018
Slightly better than the previous volume, but still dull and predictable. And why does the writing and tone feel even more juvenile than the original series?
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116 reviews1 follower
March 8, 2023
Entertaining aber zu oft einfach hart unangenehm wie die reden (jedes mal wenn Peter Kelly "kleines" genannt hat musste ich fast kotzen)
124 reviews
January 12, 2026
• Im Krankenhaus bekommt Kelly Madigan eine neue Zimmernachbarin: Julia Crown, die nach einem Unfall im Fiebertraum immer wieder warnt: „Millionen Menschen werden sterben … er vergiftet die Hähnchen.“
• Ein unheimlicher Besucher („Mister Sweetness“, Militärjacke) durchsucht Julias Schrank – später lockt er Justus und Peter in eine Verfolgungsjagd, bei der Peters Bremsleitung manipuliert ist und sie nur knapp einem Crash entgehen.
• Die Spur führt ins Imperium von „Chicken King“ Big Barney Crown und zu einem neuen Produkt („Drippin’ Chicken“): Die Angst ist, dass ein verbotener, krebserregender Zusatzstoff in großem Stil eingesetzt werden soll.
• In der Firma „Miracle Tastes“ finden die ??? Fässer mit der Tarnbezeichnung „FB‑433“; Firmenchef Don Dellasandro stellt sie mit Revolver, Einschüchterung und absurdem „Bonbon‑Geschmackstest“, wird aber überwältigt und gefesselt.
• Auflösung: „FB‑433“ ist Multi‑Sorbitane (verboten/gesundheitsschädlich) – Dellasandro wollte es in Crowns neuem Produkt unterbringen; sein Handlanger ist „Mister Sweetness“, und Pandro Mischkin (Crowns R&D) ist mit drin. Die ??? platzen rechtzeitig in die Presse‑Party, verhindern den Launch und bringen die Täter vor die Polizei/Justiz.
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1,119 reviews300 followers
July 24, 2016
Ich werde die restlichen Crimebusters einfach mit sehr viel Humor lesen. Das Hörspiel zu nieder to gibt fand ich immer ziemlich gut und reichlich bizarr (und das obwohl mich als Tierrechtlerin die detaillierten Beschreibungen der Toten Hühner nicht so ganz kalt lassen). Das Originalbuch ist allerdings noch seltsamer, ekliger (allein die Beschreibung wie Justus der Gravy das Bein runterläuft und das Huhn seine Hose ganz dreckig macht) aber auch lustiger. Der Fall kam mir in Hörspiel irgendwie besser vor aber vielleicht liegt das auch nur daran, dass er etwas ernsthafter dargestellt wird. Allen Peter mit seinen ganzen Karate Tritten die natürlich den Bösewicht mit Waffe fertig machen...

"Watch your language, Jupe," Bob said. "Pete s at an impressionable age."

"Hi there, Buddy, hi there, friend. It's great to have you back again. What's your order? What's your scoop? We've got it from the hens teeth to soup. What would you like?"

"I'll have a six-piece murder to go. " Peter said absently.

Die Namen Junior Jones, Pete cranberry und Bob andersonville Fand ich auch sehr nett.

2,789 reviews9 followers
May 25, 2009
Story was ok but the frequent references and graphic in depth info about chicken farming and animal cruelty sort of prejudiced me to the story.
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November 29, 2010
this book is pretty good i like it becauses it is about a murder mystery.
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14 reviews2 followers
May 29, 2012
Trio Detektif yang bukan tulisan Alfred Hitchcock. Biasa aja
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375 reviews125 followers
March 15, 2016
Nggak nyangka bakal seruuu....

Jadi pengen ayam goreng keefsi
Profile Image for Zulfy Rahendra.
284 reviews76 followers
December 30, 2017
Trio Detektifnya udah remaja. Bob udah ganteng, Pete udah pacaran, Jupiter masih gendut. Saya baru tau ternyata seri ini ada versi ketika Trio Detektif anak-anak sama ketika Trio Detektif udah remaja.

Ceritanya baik-baik aja. Tapi mungkin udah ga cocok sama umur saya. Baca ini selain demi mengenang masa lalu (Misteri Nuri Gagap adalah buku favorit saya sampai saya kenal Harry Potter), juga demi menuhin reading challenge. Bukunya kelar dibaca sekali duduk. Di tengah reading slump (AGAIN???!!!), ini sudah 3 hari sebelum ganti taun. Saya emang cenderung milih jalan paling mudah kalo udah kepepet. Hhhhh..
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