Nick Stead has been captured by his enemies, but unlike previously, this time it's personal. His captors mean to make him suffer a whole new series of torments before finishing him off. He has no way of knowing if Lady Sarah and Selina are alive or dead and must place his trust in new allies if he is to have any hope of escaping. But the way is paved with blood and death. Nick faces trials designed to push even a werewolf to his limits and with his energy running low, time is not on his side. Freedom comes at a high price and escape this time will mean battling something far worse than the Slayers. Danger lurks around every corner and once again, Death is closing in.