After an ice climbing accident Joshua Hubbard, a 15 year old adventurer, must descend into a mysterious cave in hopes of rescuing his lost father. Along the way he runs into a host of obstacles such as deadly drops, bitter cold, and giant man-eating cave rats. When his path out is blocked by a deadly rodent the size of a school bus, he has no choice but to press deeper into this underworld of danger. The mystery that he stumbles upon is bigger than anything he could have possibly imagined. This fantastically illustrated tale is imaginatively written for middle grade readers who are ready for a fun and engaging quest.