New revelations about the Clown Prince of Crime send Batman and several prominent Gothamites on a wild chase to unravel the mystery set out before them. All the while, a returning player to the great game makes their moves towards revenge and retribution for the sins of the past.

Still recovering, Bella Swan hopes for a peaceful birthday. However, a shocking near-death experience convinces her best friend, vampire Edward Cullen, that he is still too dangerous, and he runs. Hurt & alone, Bella turns into herself before reigniting her childhood friendship with the adventurous Julie Black. But there are howls, & something horrifying is happening to Julie.

Erik wasn't lying when he swore up and down that he was not the cause of Philippe de Chagny's death. And while he could not prove the existence of a Siren deep within the Palace Garnier's underground lake, it wasn't long before it showed up at his doorstep - soaking wet, naked, and with a wide grin.