Seeking refuge from a shadowed history, Patrick Sumner embarked on a voyage to the Arctic, a journey that would lead him directly into the brutal path of the harpooner Henry Drax.

Sumner’s expedition descends into a chilling ordeal with the sudden death of a crew member. Though no evidence exists, a persistent conviction settles upon Sumner: Henry Drax is the one responsible.

Sumner’s finding ignites a murderous fury within Drax. Cavendish proves indispensable to Baxter and Brownlee’s scheme. Meanwhile, a ferocious arctic storm endangers the lives of everyone aboard the vessel.

A daring chance at escape presents itself to Drax, though it hinges on persuading Cavendish to offer assistance. As Otto’s vision solidifies, Sumner pursues a bear, only to wander too deeply into a chilling, dreamlike emptiness.

Having recuperated in the secluded missionary cabin, Sumner returns to Hull with a demand: money from Baxter, enough to forge a fresh beginning. But can he truly escape the shadows of his past, and is he finally free from the reach of Henry…