Dave Porter's Great Search; Or, The Perils of a Young Civil Engineer

Dave Porter has just finished his studies in civil engineering and finds himself overseeing a rugged mountain survey in Montana. The high peaks and sudden storms remind him of earlier escapades at Star Ranch and Bear Camp, and his easy confidence masks a lingering wariness about the wild terrain. As he and his foreman Roger pause to watch the clouds gather, the landscape feels both beautiful and foreboding.

Soon a troubling letter arrives: his sweetheart, Jessie Wadsworth, and his younger sister, Laura, have vanished from home. The news drags an old rival back into Dave’s life, turning a routine job into a desperate hunt through treacherous passes and dense woods. With his trusty friends at his side, Dave must piece together the first clues and brave the elements to uncover what happened.

The opening chapters set the stage for a fast‑moving adventure, blending the practical challenges of engineering work with the suspense of a missing‑person search. Listeners will be drawn into Dave’s determination, the rugged wilderness, and the early twists that promise a thrilling quest ahead.