In Permafrost, the kingdom of eternal winter, goblins live. They honor an ancient tradition: after the king’s death, the Great Hunt begins. Whoever kills the white deer gains power and becomes the new ruler. Yanneke is a captive—goblins took her during a raid on humans. She longs to be freed from slavery, so together with her captor she goes on the hunt. Yanneke is ready to challenge dangerous rivals, the harsh winter, and bloodthirsty monsters. Chasing the white deer is her only hope of freedom.