When Bram Stoker is visited by a man from the future, the boundaries between historical reality and supernatural horror begin to dissolve. Joe Bodenland arrives from the 21st century to warn Stoker of a looming threat, only to find himself entangled in the very mythos the author is attempting to construct. As the narrative shifts between time periods, Bodenland must confront the physical manifestation of the undead while navigating the logical paradoxes inherent in his mission to preserve humanity. The story utilizes a multi-layered perspective to examine the intersection of creative inspiration and existential dread.

This work is often analyzed for its ambitious attempt to deconstruct the classic vampire archetype through a science fiction lens. The narrative is noted for its intellectual playfulness, as it forces a collision between the creator of the Dracula myth and a man who has witnessed the consequences of that myth. Readers and critics typically highlight the author's ability to maintain a consistent tone while shifting between disparate temporal settings. The book serves as a companion piece to the author's earlier work, further establishing a thematic preoccupation with the consequences of unchecked scientific and supernatural curiosity.