English
The book takes place during
World War I, and centers around
the Diogenes Club's efforts to investigate
Germany's attempt to make powerful, undead fliers. Heading up the German operations are the likes of
Rotwang,
Doctor Caligari and
Doctor Mabuse. One of their more successful efforts is an undead flier known as
the Red Baron. The story also features
Edgar Allan Poe as a vampire writer assigned to
ghost write the Red Baron's autobiography.