Oliver Nocturne lives a pretty normal life--he deals with bullies, has an obnoxious older brother, and generally feels misunderstood. But being a vampire presents another host of problems, especially when he feels--he knows--he's not quite like everyone else.

When Emalie, a human girl with a troubled past, takes a picture of him, Oliver ignores the rules that forbid him from interacting with humans and agrees to show her the darkest secrets of the Seattle underworld. But their quest will uncover more than vampire mythology--they will learn the terrible truth about Oliver's past and his purpose. And for Emalie, this knowledge could come at a fatal price.