Ice

Set against the backdrop of a snowbound Warsaw in 1924, the story follows Benedykt Gieroslawski, a young mathematician sent to Siberia by the Ministry of Winter to find his long-lost father. His journey on the Trans-Siberian Express unveils a world altered by the Tunguska asteroid, which has introduced mysterious quantum apparitions called 'Gleissen.' These entities bring endless winter but also unprecedented wealth and technological advancement, reshaping global power dynamics. Benedykt's quest intertwines with complex political and scientific intrigues, raising questions about his father's connection to the Gleissen and hidden agendas.