Alternative cover version Wrenched from his ordinary life by a violent madman, and turned vampire against his will, Jayson Wallace finds himself in a world where vampires and donors create Gates between quantum realities, and live in a peaceful, complex society with their shapeshifter allies. Full of magic and wonder, it's a dream come true... but not his dream. His sleep is haunted by blood and fear, and a terrifying voice that he can't shake from his memory. The Circle who rescued him do their best to help, but a terrible betrayal sets off a cascade of events that give them problems of their own to deal with. Will Jay ever be able to recover from the trauma he endured, and learn to accept his new reality? A growing relationship with a beautiful young donor, and a strong friendship with a wolf-like rael-shaa help him cope, but he knows his struggle has only just begun. Somewhere, out there, the monster who changed him still runs free...