Mary paroles a young woman, Terry Greer, and her daughter from prison. Terry's second chance, however is hindered by an ex-lawman turned bank robber who kidnaps Terry's daughter to force her to help rob the town's bank.

A horse thief about to hang claims he has information on how Chris' wife and son died. The search for the man responsible is hindered ... and helped by an East Coast novelist determined to see the real West.