Grace and Connor Tempest discover the shocking truth of their true identity. What they learn creates a deep rift between the twins and casts a dark shadow over their future. Rebel Vampirate Sidorio is intent on expanding his empire but finds himself distracted by the bewitching Lady Lola Lockwood, aka Black Heart. With her love of blood baths, a shipboard 'winery' and a boundless ambition, will the merciless Lady Lola prove the perfect ally or a deadly rival? Responding to a devastating attack at the very heart of Pirate Academy, the Pirate Federation commissions its first dedicated ship of Vampirate assassins and places its newest captain, Wu Cheng Li, in command. The oceans have never been as seductive, nor as dangerous... AGES: 9 plus AUTHOR: Justin Somper is the award-winning author of eight novels for young people, all with a focus on high-octane fantasy adventure, driven by strong, complex characters. Justin's VAMPIRATES sequence comprises, to date, six main novels and has been published in 35 countries and 25 languages.