Ian Mackley, a doctorial candidate in American History, stumbles across a tale that if proved could rewrite the history of Pre-Columbian Northeast Native Americans. In fact, the information changes Ian's dissertation. Unfortunately, Ian does not follow proper techniques in uncovering this information. As Ian's friend, Mike, translates the tale, Ian searches for a way to validate his find. While Ian works on his new dissertation, we can follow the saga of a group of Vikings in the New World centuries before Columbus "discovers" America. As Ian works on this earthshaking story, we see him grow as an individual. He goes from a professional student hiding from life in the halls of academia to a complete person accepting life in the world. The tale when completely translated has a twist that even Ian does not expect. His final solution to his problem is a surprise.