They have no idea who is trying to kill them or why. But they flee the area seeking sanctary while being pursued from Point Barrow to Valdez. They find that old friends are not always as trustworthy as they thought they were. They become involved in a web of deceit and intrigue.

The mystery and suspense in the couple's flight across Alaska is constant. The action is swift. The relationship between Alex and Angie is made close with their sharing of their loss and grief. The beauty and majesty of the Alaskan landscape is vividly described.