John W. Godley

Thanks to a Japanese scientist's invention of synthetic blood, vampires have progressed overnight from legendary monsters to fellow citizens. And while humans have been safely removed from the menu, many remain apprehensive about these creatures "coming out of the coffin." Religious leaders, government officials, and vampire fundamentalists around the world have chosen their sides. But in the small Louisiana town of Bon Temps, the jury is still out.

The Gay Senator is trying to convince the Pastor of prestigious mega church that if he scratches his back he'll return the favor. Meanwhile, the Senator has some problems of his own at home and on the rough city streets. Will the Pastor make it out ok or will this last beating be his last?