Synopsis: From the blood of the living comes the passion of the dead - Jonathan Barrett died in the early days of the American Revolution, but he did not rest for long. He rose again, with strange new abilities - and an irresistible thirst for blood. Now Jonathan must learn to control his new powers in the embattled splendor of the Barrett estate, in the company of his father, his sister, and his seductive young cousin. But there are soldiers without and intrigues within that threaten his sanctuary. To save his loved ones - and fulfill his darkest desires - Jonathan Barrett must kill again... (from the back cover of the Ace Books first edition)