Janus has been alive for over two thousand years. He's traveled the world, watched empires rise and fall, made friends and enemies with humans and fellow vampires alike. But these days, all Janus aspires to do is to enjoy the peace and quiet, painting the evenings away. Quite the opposite, his dearest friend Etienne wouldn't know the meaning of the word 'peace.' He's always getting himself into trouble, something Janus has previously sat back and lectured about from afar. Unfortunately, this time Etienne has bitten off far more than he can chew. And he's dragged poor Janus right into it with him. Hiding from the consequences of their (Etienne's) actions, the pair are on the run. Following lead after lead, they hunt down banshees, wayward spirits, kappa, and other not-so-friendly beings, intending to take their heads-while hoping to save their own.