The least competent people in Texas are guarding a gateway to a magical world. Murder ensues. Five years after Del's murder and the horrific events surrounding it, Gilmer is beginning to recover. But it will never forget. Rocked by the discovery of a portal to another land in the East Texas woods, the few who know the secret work to protect it, and the towns inhabitants. Enoch is learning to gain control of his powers, with a little help from his awesome mortal sister, Merry, who much to Violet's dismay has no fear of monsters. Of course vampires attack the school and the gang must set out to stop them and find their source. This time though they have a little help from new friends from Nowhere. Matthew is forced to reveal more about his past and a few new secrets come to light. The battle is on.