Frank Reade, Jr., with his new steam man in Mexico

Frank Reade, Jr., the charismatic young genius behind Readetown’s famed workshops, spends his days surrounded by blueprints and the hum of invention. When a distressed letter arrives from Laredo, Mexico, he learns that his old friend Harvey Montaine has vanished under the threat of the notorious bandit Miguel Costello. The plea begs for Reade’s legendary New Steam Man to rescue the captive and thwart the outlaw’s scheme.

With his steam‑powered marvel ready, Reade sets off for the rugged Los Pueblos Mountains, where treacherous terrain and hostile greasers hide a secret gold mine. The journey promises dazzling mechanical feats, daring rescues, and a clash between ingenuity and raw frontier lawlessness. Listeners will be swept into a pulse‑pounding tale of courage, invention, and the thin line between civilization and the wild.