Fermont: A remote mining colony in the countless frozen hell that is Canada's far North. The body of a young stripper is found and also the Quebec City cops sends one of their toughest, most seasoned detectives to investigate. Céline certain is always up for a difficulty. Being cooped up in the enormous framework that is the swarm-- the inhabitants simply call it "The Wall"-- soon provides her with some challenges that surpass her investigatory efforts.