It s a grave-robbing reunion when Fats, Poker-face, Panzi, and Uncle Three s long-suffering nephew find themselves on a train headed for a mysterious, mythical palace in a world of glaciers, avalanches, and blizzards. They have no idea why Uncle Three has sent the message that brought them all together again but they soon discover that they aren t alone in their search. Their femme fatale adversary, Ning, is on the same trail, with a team of foreigners and quite possibly a hostage Uncle Three."