Joe Kelly has bought a half share in Travis Neal's ranch in an area reputed to be Comanche territory. While searching for his missing partner, Kelly encounters a Comanche war party, three former Confederate soldiers fleeing a killing in Mexico, the Mayne family and a renegade gang. The arrival of a self-promoting US marshal adds to their problems.Kelly and the Maynes must face hostile Indians, white murderers and a fanatical lawman before they can claim their respective ranches. Then, when their troubles appear to be behind them, another problem arises. Suddenly there is the danger that friends will fall out. More lead will fly before the situation is finally resolved…