Life has never been more complicated for thirteen-year-old Marcus. Trying to hide his secret identity as a half-vampire, control his thirst for blood, avoid garlic at all costs (no pizza!!) and finally work up the courage to ask Tallulah out - he's got a lot on his plate. Along with Tallulah, Marcus is now working with local vampire expert Giles to try to work out how vampires can be stopped for good - and where they might strike next. Giles suspects there might be attack at the Winter Fair. It's certainly creepy enough . . . But before Marcus can delve deeper, he's in for a shock. He's being packed off to a school for half-vampires - the ultra-strict Crammers College . . .