After a shady business deal goes sour, the formerly rich, powerful, and utterly egotistical Texas real estate developer Travis Nelson expects a brutal death at the hands of a ruthless cartel kingpin. To his surprise, he is banished to a tiny abbey in frigid northern Norway, where he must live among 75 taciturn monks. Attempting to leave means being hunted or arrested, but he cannot stay forever. Trapped in purgatory between heaven and hell, Travis must navigate intrigue, redemption, and survival in this international suspense thriller. Fans of crime thrillers, Scandinavian mysteries, and high-stakes family sagas will be captivated.