a law enforcement officer, which is becoming more and more difficult as she continues to identify with the "monsters." Anita is unable to resolve the serial killer investigation fully. Although she and the police kill several of the lesser vampires responsible for the murders, the more powerful vampires escape to kill in another city, particularly their leader, Vittorio. Anita promises herself that she will track Vittorio and his remaining followers down. In the epilogue, Anita explains that she has bought gifts for her various lovers (except for Richard), and that she is committed to continuing her life as a vampire executioner, and to resolving the remaining open plotlines discussed above. Characters Major characters Incubus Dreams features the following major characters. Anita Blake Jean-Claude Richard Asher Micah Damian Nathaniel Requiem Byron Other characters Recurring characters include: Malcolm Wicked and Truth are introduced Major themes Release details Anita Blake: Vampire Hunter novels 2004 American novels American erotic novels Low fantasy novels Berkley Books books