The story follows the adventures of Larisa Snowmane, a dancer who travels across the land of Ravenloft by ship.[1] The captain of the ship has evil intentions, however, and the ship comes to land at an island full of zombies.[1] Larisa, along with some of the living inhabitants of the island, must perform a magical dance called the Dance of the Dead to save herself from the captain.[1]
Reception
Amos C. Patterson of Kliatt praised the book's story and character development, saying the novel would keep readers interested until the end.[2]