She thought her trials were over... When she ended the Second Life of the serial killer turned vampire responsible for her own transformation, Claire assumed she'd be able to move on with her life. The "man" was a literal monster, and the world would be better off without him. If only the rest of her world shared that opinion. With the help of new allies Claire must race against the clock to prove her acts justifiable... or risk following her tormentor to the grave. And as for Mike, whose rescue was the catalyst for her current troubles, what kind of life will he awaken to? And will he ever forgive her for her actions that night? In the thrilling sequel to Second Death, the story of Claire Wallace and Mike Monroe continues to unfold, immersing readers in the complex and often brutal world of the supernatural. A world that exists all around us.