Love, Fear, Blood...Learning she was a redheaded sea-witch was just the beginning of the adventure. After a tough fall facing down a dark enemy, Nessa and her friends must now live through an even darker winter. A short trip to Vancouver shows Nessa that she hasn't yet mastered her magic. Being behind in her learning puts Nessa at a disadvantage when she's almost murdered Now, Nessa must fight alongside her friends against new enemies in order to keep the Neptunian Colony safe. Nessa's journey becomes one of blood and sacrifice, and as the days grow dark and long, hope begins to dwindle.