There's an incredible new boy in New York and he has everybody talking. Stunningly handsome and devastatingly strong, all the boys want him. However, Tom Barlow has a secret - he's a spiteful vampire.

Chad Ferguson is a remarkable, muscular boy who enjoys reading. He becomes fascinated by Tom who can stop cars with his bare hands. He doesn't understand why he's so standoffish.

His best friend, an understanding elf called Gary, helps Chad begin to piece together the puzzle. Together, they discover the ultimate weapon - the red, tattered sword.

When bodies start turning up all over New York, Chad begins to fear the worst. The elf urges her to report Tom to the police and he knows he should, so what's stopping him?

He may resist Tom's bite, but can he resist his charms?

Will he be caught chatting with the vampire?