Fresh out of jail, Charlie Endell returns home to Glasgow, convinced that the city belongs to him. But things don't work out as planned. Life can be cruel on the outside.
Convinced that the sinister Archibald Telfer is still alive, Charlie goes in search of him and the missing money.
On a quiet Sunday morning Charlie Endell's peaceful sleep is shattered by the thundering rock music of Blunt Instrument. But it's not like him to miss the chance of making a pound or two - even from that.
A true entrepreneur of the free enterprise society ex-prisoner Charlie Endell is strong on organisation. A quiet drink with an old friend, a bottle of mature malt whisky and Charlie's instincts come into play.
An underworld boss, 'King' Croall, has to go to prison for a spell. He puts his affairs in order and asks Charlie Endell to look after Linda.