Blain Larkin and his brother Moylan run afoul of Verne Lecroy, son of a powerful banker. When Lecroy kills Moylan in a gunfight, Blain tries to avenge his brother's death, but only manages to wound. The youngster is sentenced to hang for attempted murder. Blain goes on the run, and joins an outlaw gang led by Robert Sturdy. Though he's resigned to leading the life of an owlhoot, when he meets Robert's sister, the delightful Emelie, he resolves to lead a better life. But meanwhile, he must battle to survive...