Luke Rutherford's normal teenage life is turned upside down after a visit from his late father's best friend. He learns about the existence of a world filled with half-life creatures and is told that, as a descendant of Van Helsing, it is his destiny to become a warrior fighting against them.
Luke's first test comes when children start going missing, including Ruby's brother, Jamie. Galvin believes that the half-lives are involved which is confirmed by Father Simeon. Can Luke defeat the 2000-year-old demon, Gilgamel, or will darkness prevail?
Galvin seeks revenge on the half-life who killed his wife.
Mina finds herself in a dilemma when a vampire from her past shows up.
When Luke gets the chance to live the life of a normal teenager he starts to fall in love with a girl he meets.
Luke is determined to discover the truth and has disturbing dreams concerning his dead father.