Lissa Wilson’s life hasn’t been quite the same since people she cared about started getting themselves killed. By vampires. And Lissa learnt that the opposite of life is not always death. On the plus side, she made a new friend. Gary Hooper may be the worst best-friend a librarian could have – and easily the worst vampire ever – but he has taught Lissa the real meaning of life. Gary’s worldview has also improved remarkably since meeting Lissa, but all that could be lost if she discovers what services he provides Melbourne’s undead community. Meanwhile, as their friendship brings him closer to the humanity he lost, it also puts them both in grave danger. And there’s a big chance that the evil stalking them could them both killed – in his case, for good this time.