"When Abel and Esther arrive at Istvan, they are shocked to find the paparazzi descending on Esther. The Church has made her a "Lady Saint" for having saved Istvan from vampires a year ago. On this, the one-year anniversary of Esther's battle against Gyula Ka'Da'r, the town is staging an opera in her honor. But just as Esther is about to give the opening speech, she's kidnapped by an unexpected friend turned foe..."--P. 4 of cover.