Motor Matt's Close Call; or, The Snare of Don Carlos

"Motor Matt's Close Call; or, The Snare of Don Carlos" by Stanley R. Matthews is an action-packed adventure about ingenuity and bravery. It follows Motor Matt, a resourceful young hero known for his mastery of motorized vehicles, including submarines, as he plunges into danger in Central America. The story kicks off with humorous mishaps when a German boy named Carl, trying to impress a girl, stumbles into trouble and inadvertently uncovers a sinister plot. Matt and his comrades soon find themselves facing the cunning Don Carlos Valdez, who plans to use the submarine "Grampus," for his self-serving revolutionary goals, promising a cascade of daring escapes, close calls, and heroic showdowns.