Philip Gault, night-time Whisperer and day-time lawyer, fights for justice in the city. His ally, Ellen North, shares a deep, unspoken bond with him as they combat the syndicate's threats and the forces of crime and corruption that surround them.

A group of criminals known for robbing drugstores commits murder during a holdup at a dance hall manager's establishment. Police conduct a stakeout at a garage that successfully recovers twelve firearms from the gang. Following their trial, two members of the gang manage to escape from jail.