The struggle over blood has shaken the foundations of the vampire world order. Vampire nations may tumble if a dangerous plot is not stopped. Only Dru Lorand, Vampire Inquisitor for the Protectorate, is left to take on the challenge. Combining deduction, tension, and suspense, this sequel contains much more in the dark realm of the undead and the world of Dru Lorand. Someone has unleashed a diabolical plan to bring down the vampire world order and plunge both humans and vampires into millennia of madness and chaos. Dru stands alone against this invisible force and faces the most shattering challenge in centuries. The evil mind behind the plan began by turning children--thus violating one of the most critical of vampire taboos. This violation invites human retribution stoked by an army of Slayers ready to slaughter the undead. To stop the vile plan, Dru is led to seek out ancient evils once thought to be myths. He is aware that others are watching, planning his destruction, forcing the world to descend into blood and anarchy. Dru's epic journey, began with A Warning in Blood and continues as he engages in The Battle for Blood, the second volume of the Vampire Inquisitor trilogy. Relying only on his closest allies, Dru reaches out to prevent the coming chaos. But is he too late? Has the worst already happened? Is the era of civilized and sophisticated vampires finished? From the hidden vampire city in Philadelphia to an isolated mountain refuge containing vampire monasteries, from luxurious homes to filthy vampire blood pits, Dru continues his quest to restore the balance and return vampire civilization to its rightful course.