Darkness plagues Little Hamlin once more as people are attacked in the middle of the night. Bitemarks on the victims' necks spark hushed rumours about a vampire in town. Meanwhile a new school year begins. While the student body talks about Summer vacations, Jasper, Eric and Mel are still reeling from their latest adventure and have to adjust to normal life. They meet Oliver, a new student who quickly gains a reputation as the weird, jittery kid. Things turn serious when Fiona Crescent, a specialist from the mainland arrives to investigate the attacks.
Is there more to the rumours? Is Oliver somehow connected? Will Jasper, Eric and Mel be able to work alongside Fiona? Or will they become a hindrance to her?