Vampires, Their Hearts and Other Dead Things

Victoria and her father share a love for the undead ever since the first vampire revealed his existence live on television. Public fear soon forced vampires to hide again, however, Victoria and her father still dream of finding them. But when her father is diagnosed with an incurable disease, it becomes clear that this will not happen… Victoria swore to herself that she would find a vampire to become one herself and save her father. Armed with research, speculation, and desperation — and with the help of her former best friend Henry — Victoria sets off to New Orleans in search of a miracle. There she meets Nicholas, a mysterious young man who can give her what she desires so much. But first, he needs Victoria to prove that she loves life enough to live forever…