THERE ARE REASONS WE FEAR THE NIGHT. NOW HE MUST BECOME ONE OF THEM. My name's Bill Ryder and I'm told I have an important destiny. I just didn't expect it to involve an amnesiac bloodsucker, my old D&D group, and a pregnant witch. Whatever the case, it's finally time for me to accept the prophecy hanging over my head - stupid as it might be. Ordered to storm the vampire stronghold in Boston, I'll need to confront an invincible undead warlord. He's everything I'm not - strong, ruthless, and possessing six-pack abs. Worse, he's about to unleash a godlike being of unimaginable power. As enemies line up to kick my ass and the vicious beast inside me tries to claw its way out, I'll need to stand tall and embrace my fate. If I succeed, I might just stop the coming apocalypse. But if not, then an unquenchable evil will arise to curb stomp me, my friends, and everything else I give a damn about. Why can't the end of the world ever be easy? ---------- The Wicked Dead delivers a rollercoaster ride of bloody fight scenes, geeky in-jokes, and breakneck-paced action, offering the perfect vampire must-read for the 21st-century adult. For horror comedy fans who crave humor, suspense, and unforgettable characters, this installment of The Tome of Bill series will sink its teeth straight into your funny bone.