A novel set in the wilderness of the far north of Scotland. Mark Jackson has set out on a mountain bike in search of an ancient Viking Landing Site. He meets Alice and they spend a passionate couple of days together before he continues with his solitary adventure. In a remote corner of the unforgiving landscape, he stumbles upon a scene of primeval horror taking place far away from prying eyes. Finding himself in a perilous situation, he is forced to take desperate measures.