The dawn brings brand-new terror for the creatures of the night time .

Those of her competition fear Mira for the lethal open fire she bends to her will-a power unique among nightwalkers, both something special . . . and a curse.

The naturi despise Mira for what she is-as they prepare the ultimate sacrifice that will destroy the barriers between the worlds. As soon as the naturi are unchained, bloodstream, chaos, and horror will reign supreme on Earth.

Mira may trust only Danaus, the more-than-mortal vampire slayer, though he’s sworn to destroy her kind. And now, as the day strategies when titanic pushes will duel under cover of darkness, destiny attracts them toward an apocalyptic confrontation at Machu Picchu. But all is not lost, for any wild card has been dealt to them: a rogue enemy princess who can transform the balance of power and change the dread tide.