The Vampire of Shangri-La is the story of Aland van Deest, a twelve-hundred-year-old vampire who sums up his dull routine as, "Roaming the earth. Bedding women. Sucking blood."Lately, Aland lurks aboard a cruise ship as a ma tre d' where he's a likeable member of the crew. He shows up for karaoke night and is a favorite with middle-aged women looking for a fling. Privately Aland is haunted by centuries of memories and wishes for a way to make them...