Once again, Ms. Jeppsen weaves a mesmerizing tale that is difficult to put down. I was pulled into this story early on, and was astonished at the imagination the author infused into her writing. The vampires in this story are fully realized, unique creations. These entities have existed and evolved throughout the ages along-side Homo Sapiens; powerful, secretive predators of man. Now, facing likely extinction due to mankind's relentless poisoning of the environment, there has a arisen an insane, yet forceful and charismatic leader of an outlaw band of rogue vampires. This group despises humanity, and is ruthless as it leaves an unprecedented trail of destruction in its wake. The past and the present intertwine as the drama unfolds in spectacular fashion. In the present, a loving couple and two heroic men become caught up in the age-old battle.