Wrath of the Grinning Ghost (1999)
“Johnny blinked in the bright sun. Although the month was only late June, the day was hotter than the hottest August day he could ever remember. "Whoo-oo-oosh!" said Fergie, taking off his Red Sox baseball cap and fanning himself with it. His curly black hair stuck to his skull in gleaming rings. "Talk about an oven! No wonder you were so red when you got back from Florida, John baby. You can get charcoal-broiled just by walkin' around outside!" "We are not here to discuss the weather, Byron. Co...me along with me, gentlemen," said Professor Childermass brusquely, pushing open a glass door and bustling into the airport building. "The car-rental agency is supposed to have a nice sedan all ready for us. I, for one, want to get to the island before nightfall!" "Yeah, sure," said Fergie, lugging his suitcase through the door. "Maybe we can find this Madam Whoozis in a hurry and then get back to a cooler climate. Man, I can't believe how hot it is! This is like living in a steam bath!" Johnny didn't say much.MoreLess
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