The vampire war has begun anew. Cured of Sawiskera's curse but bereft of his god-like powers, Selah finds herself alone, vulnerable as never before, and burdened by the sins she committed while seeking salvation. Yet the war offers her no respite. Blood Thralls sweep across the land, and the US military has her on their most wanted list. Plessy stirs in Miami, and everywhere the world descends into madness and despair. And through it all, a vampire stalks her, his might undeniable, his hunger insatiable. Theo's vow to consume her heart haunts Selah's every waking moment, and she cannot deny the righteousness of his vengeance...