World War II has ended, but sinister forces threaten the fledgling peace. Intrepid researcher Mirana Orbelian will stop at nothing to uncover a mythical plant that could heal her dying father. But when her Himalayan expedition is ambushed, she's forced to ally with Alex Pressland - a rogue ex-military pilot with a shared history that haunts them both. Together, they face ruthless Soviet commandos, deadly blizzards, and betrayal. Will they succeed, and at what cost?