The Frosted Shadow follows Detective Sam Archer as he arrives in the isolated mountain town of Stillwater just before the winter solstice. The town, blanketed in snow and steeped in dark traditions, is reeling from the death of its powerful matriarch, Margot Blythe. Known for her iron grip over Stillwater, Margot had ruled through fear and manipulation, creating both loyalty and deep-rooted resentment among the townsfolk.Archer's investigation uncovers a web of old grudges and hidden debts, each clue deepening the mystery. Suspects emerge with motives tied to Margot's ruthless past, including Reed Calloway, the town’s lore-keeper, and Caleb, a young man whose family suffered under Margot's schemes. The locals cling to tales of the Wendigo, an ancient spirit of vengeance said to punish the guilty, and many believe Margot’s death to be a supernatural judgment.As Archer confronts the superstitions and distrust woven into Stillwater, he realizes that the town is haunted not by spirits but by the scars of its own history. The investigation reaches a chilling climax when Reed confesses, revealing that he used the legend of the Wendigo to mask his own act of revenge. Yet, even with the truth exposed, Archer senses that Stillwater’s darkness lingers, an unresolved tension gripping the town’s soul.Ultimately, The Frosted Truth is a tale of unresolved grudges, the weight of tradition, and a detective's struggle to bring justice to a place where truth and myth are deeply intertwined.