Victoria and her father have shared a love of the undead ever since the first vampire revealed his existence live on television. Public fear soon forced the vampires into hiding again, but Victoria and her father still dream of finding them. But when her father is diagnosed with an incurable disease, it becomes clear that this will not happen... Victoria vowed to herself that she would find a vampire so she could become just like her and save her father. Armed with research, speculation and despair - and with the help of her former best friend Henry, Victoria goes to New Orleans in search of a miracle. There she meets Nicholas, a mysterious young man who can give her what she so desires. But first he needs Victoria to prove that she loves life enough to live forever...