Working with a newspaperman, Barry Craig is given his choice of two cases to investigate. He begins gathering facts about a missing manuscript. The rare book carries a high price tag when a film company is interested in it. So far, all it gets Barry is a thump on the head.

Later, on the street, a clue is delivered to Barry in a fancy car. Who is the man with the tattoo of a British flag? In his search, Barry manages to find a blonde dame instead. Will he find answers to why there was only one copy of this important manuscript? Why does an American have a British tattoo?

Out of the blue, the thief phones the publisher to say he wants to return the manuscript for a reward of $1000. All Barry needs to do is retrieve it. Of course, the murder enters the scene and the manuscript is stolen again. What can be so important about this manuscript that’s found, lost, and found again? Barry uncovers the secret and hands the matter over to the cops.