 Mears discovers that the Marsten house has been bought by Mr. Straker and Mr. Barlow, a pair of businessmen who are also new to the town, although only Straker has been seen.Their arrival coincides with the disappearance of a young boy, Ralphie Glick, and the suspicious death of his brother Danny.It then becomes clear that Barlow is a vampire, and is taking over the town with Straker's help.