When he learns he unable to get a research grant to finish is Ph.D., Slatina sets him up with a private foundation who will pay for his research abroad in order for him to finish his studies. Steven, of course, jumps at the chance. Only once he is there, his research leads him to the history of vampires and folklore. In fact, every bit of research leads him back to vampires and he can't seem to get away from the subject. This leads Steven down a very dangerous path and now he isn't sure what to believe. He does know that he is in serious danger though, and things are not just going to go away easily.