The superficial hustle and bustle of a German metropolis makes Sebastian Fehr yearn for a fundamental change that could give his life a new direction. He hopes to find this new beginning on a journey to the Arctic. However, in the endless white of the snow desert, amidst the infinite silence and cold of the North, Sebastian Fehr encounters his own limits far more than he had wished: the blinding light dazzles him and robs him of his senses, in total solitude he is overcome by delusions, and he risks losing himself - the journey of self-discovery turns into a fundamental struggle for survival. In his new novel, Hans Platzgumer creates a magnificent work about the fascinating, rugged beauty of the Arctic, the irresistible allure of its inhospitable nature, and the unforeseen possibilities of change.