The world is buried in ice, but for Hannah Anderson, survival means more than braving frozen Chicago—it means finding a way to save her family. When she learns of the Virtual Deck, a groundbreaking tournament where ten thousand players will compete for a prize beyond imagining—life in the sun-lit Equatorial Zone—Hannah seizes her only chance. But the deeper she’s drawn into the brutal contest, the higher the cost becomes. Subzero Quest: Book One blends desperate scavenging, fierce competition, and the fragile hope of escape into a relentless sci-fi adventure where every choice could tip the balance between survival and ruin.