The north has its share of legends. On long winter nights, whispers of violence and madness can descend on those who get isolated in the deep, dark cold. Johnny Slaught and his ragtag group of climate chance refugees are just trying to survive in a world plunged into endless winter. But Johnny's world is about to be rocked by the most ancient menace of all - human greed. The beast of winter is knocking at his door and has slicked back hair, a sheep-skin coat, and a pump action.