: The story utilizes the "Big Ice" as a claustrophobic, high-stakes setting where help is often hours—or days—away.

The narrative begins with a chilling discovery: a body frozen inside a massive iceberg. As the ice begins to melt, it reveals a brutal crime that has been preserved for years. David Maratse, a man who preferred the solitude of the wilderness over the politics of the police force, is pulled back into service to investigate. The investigation leads Maratse through:

: At its core, it is a tale of endurance, showing what happens to the human psyche in extreme cold and isolation. Author Note