The acclaimed Cold War spy thriller from international bestselling author Clare Francis When two Norwegians are murdered in cold blood after mistakenly wandering into Soviet wilderness, their family and friends navigate the bitter winter as they try to unveil the mystery behind their deaths. Halvard Starheim, a savvy and seasoned explorer, delays his Mount Everest expedition to search for his fellow explorer and close friend, Jan. Ragna Johansen, Jan's beautiful widow; and Norwegian journalist Rolf Berg - who is hiding a secret about his role in this deadly international conspiracy - join Starheim on the dangerous mission. Interweaving the stories of these three key players, author Clare Francis sets the stage for a final showdown in the freezing Arctic winter, when they will finally discover the truth behind the murders.