"Taking a break from Sunnydale, Spike comes to a small California town, low on funds and food, and runs into his past--hidden under the floorboards of an old store--as well as a patience-trying, shambling monster, stolen children, and some trouble with his footwear... And of course there's always a girl. How can a good guy catch a break when he's constantly trying to hide the vampire inside?"

"Based on the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, created by Joss Whedon."--T.p. verso. "This story takes place near the beginning of Season 7 of Buffy the Vampire Slayer."--T.p. verso.