Death exists for one purpose and one purpose only: to sever the life-threads of the living. She does her job with pride and an unwavering commitment. Nothing ruffles her. Until she encounters Patrick Watkins. The Australian lifeguard pushes all her buttons-and makes her tailbone itch like crazy. And when her tailbone itches, it means trouble is brewing. Big trouble.Ven’s gut tells him that Death is taking aim at his kid brother. He should know-he died and was turned vampire while trying to prevent another failed murder-attempt eighteen years ago. Patrick is meant to do something important in the world, and Ven will do anything to keep him safe. Even take on Death herself. In more ways than one.As far as Patrick’s concerned, the whole thing is a load of bull. But what if everything Death tells him turns out to be true? How is he expected to save mankind from the worst fate of all-the Apocalypse? Especially when all he can think about is how quickly he’s falling in love with the most feared Horseman of them all…