It's been five years since Val climbed out of the ruins of Biomne's research facility. Five years of trying to turn the curse into a blessing. He's scratching out a living in the heart of Chicago, trying to make ends meet while saving those he can. His friend John has found a home with girlfriend Sky. The three of them share an apartment in a city too big to care. Stories of Val's dark gift have reached across the seas to Talin Moray, a man who will stop at nothing to possess the power of the Night. Talin has pursued them from city to city and is ready to spring his trap in the ancient place where Great Lakes and the power of the Chicago River meet. By his mastery of Vodou, he will take the Night and damn the world. Danny's running too - from the feelings she knows aren't hers. Emotions that come from the thing emerging from within. Carlisle has joined her friend in the cold heart of Alaska. Danny's 14-year-old daughter Adalia holds them together more than any of them know.