SLEEPERS WEST is the second exciting entry in the Michael Shayne series of detective films.Private detective Michael Shayne is trying to quietly transport Helen Carson, a murder trial witness, by train from Denver to San Francisco - a task made difficult by dogged reporter Kay Bentley. Helen's testimony will exonerate the accused man - and destroy the political career of a powerful man who is up for re-election. Shayne must protect Helen when hit man Carl Izzard manages to gain access to her personal circle via her ineffectual boyfriend, Tom Linscott. Things get more complicated when Helen enters a secret relationship with another passenger, Everett Jason, who has his own secrets to hide.