H. Bruce Humberstone

Somebody killed Vicky Lynn and the police are looking at only one suspect, promoter Frankie Christopher. Frankie believes Inspector Ed Cornell is trying to pin him for the murder of Vicky. Did he really kill her, or does he know who did?

Sergeant Dixie Smith has more raw recruits to turn into Marines. One of them is cocky Chris Winters, the son of an officer. Chris is hot after the major's niece. His attitude problem puts him in a position to redeem himself with the entry of the U.S. into World War II.