Political angles pitted against a murder investigation when Doug Selby and upright Sheriff Brandon refuse to be intimidated by criminal lawyer, A. B. Carr, who tries to lead them astray in a party girl's killing. Abetted by newspaperwoman, Sylvia Martin, Selby and Brandon box off Carr, follow their own noses, prevent more deaths, and get the goods on their criminal. Dependable Gardner 1-2-3 formula.