This book picks up right where the last book left off, Darren at Vampire mountain and now facing the trials of the Vampires. These trials are used to determine if a vampire has what it takes to be a vampire. If he fails, the outcome is death. Another fast paced book, with vivid details told from Darren's point of view. This way the reader learns more of the history and the ways of this group of people. Darren manages to survive the first three trials, but when the fourth one becomes dangerous, the little person jumps in without thinking to save his life. This is a major break of the rules and the generals meet to discuss his fate. Knowing death is the only solution, an up and coming vampire prince offers to help Darren escape. Only he is working agianst the vampires and helping the vampereze who are the enemies. Darren manages to flew only to land in a stream of fast water and then the book just says TO BE CONTUNIED>