Rebecca Horshfeld, a young, gifted pianist living and studying in Bucharest, met and fell in love with a handsome man named Tristan. They were very happy together. On their last night together, a bite during lovemaking caused him to flee, leaving her with an uncontrollable curse that released a beast in her, perpetrating violent and ghastly acts. She ran to the aid of her wealthy father, Baron Gustov Horshfeld, who sent her to New York for treatments from Dr. Fliesher at a psychiatric hospital in Greenwich Village. The story continues with Blithe, an amazing man with special senses and abilities, who falls in love with Rebecca and tries to help her. The cast grows with John bringing back from his book "Fierce," Ray Jackson, as a lieutenant at the Central Park Police Precinct. With twists, turns, romance, surprises, action, and thrills, this tale will entertain you from start to finish.