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The plot follows young Jimmy Doss and Slats McClary as they flee from a botched bank robbery in Silver City, navigating the treacherous Gila Mountains. Their escape is complicated by encounters with a strange family and the relentless pursuit of ex-ranger Hank Darcy. The story weaves themes of adventure and survival, highlighting the challenges faced by the young fugitives as they confront unexpected dangers and moral dilemmas in the rugged Arizona Territory.