Set in Mississippi during the 1800s, Fevre Dream follows a struggling steamboat captain looking to get back on his feet, Abner Marsh. His luck seems to change when he is commissioned by a wealthy, yet mysterious benefactor named Joshua York.
However, upon taking to the river, Abner realizes his new partner has been hiding quite a few secrets from him. Abner learns that not only is Joshua a vampire, but the latter wants his help in overthrowing a rival vampire clan leader in the area.
