Jesse James and his gang rode through the night with a Sheriff's posse not far behind. After robbing a payroll clerk, they had to find some safe place to hole up and divide their money.
Fast forward to the year 1940 and 14 year old Harlan Banks, who finds clues that the outlaw may have visited near his home with the loot. Curious, he continues his search until he makes a discovery that would bring him adventure and danger that he never expected.