When Johnny Hornet's father dies in mysterious circumstances and his sister is kidnapped, he decides to take matters into his own hands. In his way is Tull Clancy, a powerful and ruthless ranch owner who has a small army of gunmen at his beck and call. Even the local peace officers, in the pocket of Clancy, are used to hunt Hornet down. While on the run from his enemies, Hornet makes a startling discovery related to a missing hoard of gold that might either make him wealthy beyond his wildest dreams or result in his death.