Separated twin children on dangerous journeys through snow and ice – a fantasy adventure novel for ages 11 and up, of impressive literary quality. The twins Elin and Kjell live in Jorland, a land of volcanoes and geysers, where winters are long and harsh. War rages on, and only children and the elderly remain in their village. Kjell is also sent away with other boys to work. But during this, a crevice in the rock opens – and an unnamed terror awakens.

Believing that her brother has not survived the disaster, Elin must flee with the remaining villagers. On the perilous path through snow and ice, she unwittingly becomes the leader. But danger looms not only from outside but also from within their own ranks. Atmospheric, subtle, and thrilling – this text is deeply moving.