Description: Six years have passed since Darren became the Prince of the Vampires and following Mr. Carlius's terrible prediction, the vampires learn that the Lord of the Vampaneze will soon come into power. Mister Carlius warns the vampires that there will only be three opportunities to defeat the Lord of the Vampaneze, and only three vampires who can do it: Vancha Marsh, Larten Crepsley... and Darren Shen. After leaving Vampire Mountain, Harkat, Darren and Mr. Crepsley disappeared into the shadows of the night, fought the vampaneze, met the mysterious Evanna and paid a visit to old friends from the Circus of Freaks. But friends cannot prevent a bloody battle - the Lord of the Vampaneze may turn out to be more than a hunted target in the dark.