The first series of Dark Season books ends with Sophie confronting Patrick about the child that they had together, while an old enemy returns and an old friend learns a horrifying secret that she can never share. From Europe 2,000 years ago to Dedston in the year 2012, Dead End brings the first series of Dark Season books to an epic conclusion, wrapping up many key plotlines while also raising new questions that will be answered when the series returns later in the year.