Captain Silver's Log of the Sea Hound #3

Captain Silver senses trouble brewing in the bustling port of Guayaquil when an encounter at a hat shop leads to a strange confession from an old acquaintance—and a deadly attempt to silence him. As Captain Silver and his crew piece together a sinister mystery threatening Ecuador's hat makers, they must contend with ruthless enemies determined to keep their scheme hidden.

Captain Silver arrives in Ecuador to help his friend Senor Barros investigate an illegal lottery operation that keeps evading capture—but when young Ramon and his companion Jerry explore the harbor city, they stumble onto a web of deception that puts them in serious danger. With an undercover agent missing and treachery closer than anyone suspected, the boys must use their wits to uncover the truth before it's too late.

Two bold Spanish conquistadors pursue the legendary riches of the Inca kingdom, following tales of "the Man of Gold"—a king adorned in precious metal and ruling a palace of unimaginable wealth. As their expeditions push south through treacherous jungles, mountains, and deserts, they discover that the quest for treasure carries a far steeper price than gold itself.