After being framed for murder, Billy Byrne, also known as "The Mucker," escapes custody and flees into the wilderness. There, he teams up with Bridge, a wandering poet and fellow outcast. Together, they cross the border into Mexico, a country embroiled in a bloody civil war. Forced to choose sides, The Mucker and Bridge navigate the treacherous terrain of war, facing danger and betrayal at every turn. As they fight for survival, they uncover a web of corruption and deceit that reaches the highest levels of power.