Lost in the desert our modern day hero SAS Captain "Bullet Proof Pete" hasstrange visions of a priest and an ancient book of prophecy, and a swordof unspeakable power. The Archangel Michael appears when all seems lostand tells him his destiny and his ancient name.His visions continue, a dark cave, something diabolical within, a blackenedsky and an ancient race of aliens invade earth in a monstrous ship. A womanof strange beauty appears in his dreams trying to contact him.A brilliant archaeologist makes a shocking discovery in modern Iraq.The magnetic Lucia and Count Cassian - vampires since the dawn of civilisationmeet with the US President to persuade him of the impending threat. They alsoseek the ancient Hero contained in the book of prophecy. In a frantic race against time our hero goes to New York to find out aboutthe alien agenda, but surrounded by alien forces he is saved at the last minuteby two mysterious vampires.

Former enemies, both human and vampire, must become friends. But can humankindlearn to set aside their petty conflicts and unite in a common cause? Issues of race, religion and class are now irrelevant in a fight against acommon and vicious enemy - determined to conquer earth and enslave its people. And one human holds the key - Caius.