Doc Savage: El secreto de Klantic

"El secreto de Klantic" (Doc Savage #47) by Kenneth Robeson This Spanish-language Doc Savage adventure opens with a prologue detailing mysterious disappearances in an unexplored Amazonian region—expeditions vanish without trace, leaving only fragmentary reports from indigenous porters describing fantastic, incredible events. The narrative proper introduces "Amber" O'Neel, El Liberator, a ruthless Colombian bandit masquerading as a patriotic leader. When a decrepit airplane crashes near his encampment, O'Neel discovers two occupants: a malnourished pilot wearing copper ankle-shackles connected to broken chains, and a striking woman with hair woven from actual gold and clothing fashioned from solid gold mesh. She wears six men's wristwatches as bracelets. The pilot, initially feigning unconsciousness, threatens O'Neel with a revolver, then flees with the woman into the jungle. She resists, overpowering the weakened pilot through boxing skill, and escapes independently. O'Neel pursues, wounded by the pilot's shot. The mysterious golden-haired woman approaches O'Neel calmly, gesturing toward the fleeing aviator, apparently seeking his assistance.