An archaeological expedition discovered a human body in the ice of Antarctica. Frozen is forty thousand years old, and the discovery can change all ideas about evolution - because it is not a Cro-Magnon man, but a modern man! Finally, there is a real chance to find out the source of origin of our biological species. But now the life of the expedition leader hangs by a thread. The secrets that Dr. Evelyn Edwards accidentally came close to solving are too dangerous. There are forces that are vitally interested in preserving these secrets - and are ready to mercilessly destroy any obstacles in their path.