“30 Days of Night: Rumors of the Undead” marks the inaugural novel spinoff derived from the renowned comic series “30 Days of Night.” This collaborative literary endeavor is a result of the combined efforts of Steve Niles, the original comic’s author, and Jeff Mariotte.

The narrative of “Rumors of the Undead” unfolds subsequent to the events depicted in the comic “Dark Days.” The story revolves around FBI agents Andy Gray, who finds himself immersed in an intriguing investigation. His mission is to uncover the enigmatic circumstances surrounding the transformation of his partner, Paul Norris, into a vampire. As Gray delves deeper into the mysterious occurrences, the trail leads him back to the chilling setting of Barrow, Alaska—the very place where the tale of vampiric horror initially took root.