The exciting conclusion to the comic adaptation of New York Times-bestselling author Laurell. K.Hamilton"s first Anita Blake novel! The hunt for the St. Louis vampire murderer continues, as Anita Blake finds herself trapped between Nikolaos, the malevolent Master Vampire who has coerced her into investigating the case; Edward, the assassin targeting Nikolaos, who wants Anita"s help locating his mark, willingly or otherwise; and the killer, who plans to eliminate Anita permanently before she identifies him. Can the woman who even the undead dub the Executioner survive this case?