And now Elizabeth Martin was on a wild-goose chasehalfway around the world to save him from madness.She didn't believe a word of his cryptic e-mail aboutvampires and drinking blood. Nor did she believe thedrunkard who spoke of vampires ruling the smallCzech village where he was last seen. Until she was putin contact with a mysterious Dhampir—the offspringof a vampire and a human. Reputed mercenarieswho'll do anything—or betray anyone—for a price. Elizabeth takes an instant disliking to Josef Darecky. He's too edgy, intense and moody…and he arouses desiresthat could compromise her mission. But he's also the onlyman who can save her brother, who is half-turned already.And, as she forms an unlikely bond with the half-bloodmercenary, she senses that only by trusting him—andwinning his trust—can the vampires be fully destroyed.…