Introduction

''Most women complain that there are no single straight men left. I''d just like to meet one that''s human.''

I''m Anita Blake, expert on creatures of the night. I''ve dined with shapeshifters, danced with werewolves, and been wooed - but not won - by Jean-Claude, the Vampire Master of the City.

And now a darkly dangerous vampire named Alejandro has hit town. He wants me for his human servant. A war of the undead has begun. Over me ...