Vicki Nelson worked as a police officer in the past, but was forced to resign. Now she is a private detective. When a series of brutal murders sweeps across Toronto, Vicky is asked to find the culprit. Vicky agrees, but the client is sure: the killer is a vampire. And vampires do not exist. However, Vicky soon has to accept a shocking truth: vampires are real, and she meets one of them - Henry Fitzroy, the bastard of Henry VIII. He has been living in this world for four centuries, and he offers Viki cooperation. After all, Henry has his own reasons for finding the monster that is terrorizing Toronto... The first book of the legendary vampire series! The novel formed the basis of the acclaimed TV series “Blood Ties.” Charismatic Vicki Nelson is a heroine with a strong character. Charming Henry Fitzroy is an ancient vampire who helps the heroine investigate crimes and writes historical romance novels under a pseudonym. Detective and romance, monsters and vampire charms under one cover.