The third Tiny and Big Shorty novel. They rent a beach cottage on the Outer Banks. While they are hang gliding, The Hawk returns for revenge. His partner, The Ace, boils nitro to demolish Salty's Emporium. Three Coast Guardsmen search for the treasure, while Detectives Murdock and Fenwick must solve an unexplained blast. The Hawk continues his penchant for wild driving. He will stop at nothing.