A Tragic Camping Trip Begins

The story begins with the Marquardt family's camping trip in Victoria's Alpine National Park, where they discover a burnt campsite that raises alarming questions. Andrew Marquardt, an experienced bushman, and his family stumble upon a white Land Cruiser that shows signs of a recent fire, alongside a scattering of camping paraphernalia completely destroyed. A haunting feeling envelops Andrew as he begins to suspect that something is amiss, especially since the SUV is locked and empty, and surrounding items show no signs of a casual camping mishap. This eerie discovery sets in motion a chain of events that leads to a deeper investigation into the missing occupants of the vehicle, Russell Hill and Carol Clay.