Empire of the Vampire
Empire of the Vampire, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Damian Lynch
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By:
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Jay Kristoff
About this listen
'This book is bloody brilliant'
V.E. Schwab
‘A ripping read’
Joe Abercrombie
The SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestseller from the award-winning author of the Nevernight Chronicle
It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise.
Ever since, vampires have waged war against humanity building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Gabriel de León, half man, half monster, and last remaining silversaint – a sworn brother of the holy Silver Order dedicated to defending the realm from the creatures of the night – is all that stands between the world and its end.
Imprisoned by the very monsters he has vowed to destroy Gabriel is forced to tell his story – a story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the War of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining hope:
The Holy Grail.
©2021 Jay Kristoff (P)2021 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedListeners also enjoyed...
Critic reviews
‘A gothic bloodbath that will leave any reader breathless. The story is a vast apocalyptic canvass, reminiscent of Justin Cronin’s THE PASSAGE or even Stephen King’s THE STAND, yet Kristoff’s work stands on its own ruthless merit as the opening gambit of a richer tale yet to unfold. I can’t wait to return again to this rich, lush, and bloody world. Until then, read this book now!’
— James Rollins, No.1 NEW YORK TIMES author of THE LAST ODYSSEY and THE STARLESS CROWN
‘A wonderfully crafted tale, the pieces as meticulously interlocked as fine woodwork. A chilling new take on vampire lore and those who must battle that darkness. EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE looks fearlessly at how ruthless Good must become when confronted with unrelenting Evil’
— Robin Hobb, SUNDAY TIMES and NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author
'Brilliant and unputdownable, with tenderness and light bound into the bitter dark of a grim and fascinating world'
— Laini Taylor, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of STRANGE THE DREAMER
'This book is bloody brilliant'
— V.E Schwab, NEW YORK TIMES bestselling author of THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE LARUE
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- Olive4socks
- 21-09-21
A brilliant, gripping & bloody masterpiece
My words won't be adequate to convey how I feel upon finishing this massive, beautiful book💚
I'll score it instead 😊
Storytelling = 5/5
Worldbuilding = 5/5
Characters to love =5/5
Nefarious characters to loathe = 5/5
Damian Lynch as reader (the best) = 5/5
Finally, we are told in the book hearts only bruise and never break.....however....
Jay Kristoff's ability to smash his readers and listeners hearts to SMITHEREENS = IMMEASURABLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is up there with my other favourite book series by Jay, Nevernight Chronicle
Right, seriously now, may we have Book II in two shakes of a lamb's tail pretty please? 😉🖤🥰
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- Louise
- 22-09-21
Why???
Why did it have to end??? Literally can't wait for the next installment. Vampires like you've never met.. heroes you probably wouldn't want to meet!
Brilliant story telling in way stories should never be told. I loved every minute of it!!
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- Miss K L Mitchell
- 22-09-21
Loved it!!
Epic story, kept me captivated all the way through and highly entertained with the foul but inventive cussing and insults between characters. Performed very well. Can't wait for the next. Would recommend.
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- merlinsleftleg
- 30-09-21
brill
absolutly awsome takes you on a real journey its one of those stories that grabs you and runs
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- Amazon Customer
- 26-10-21
just couldn't stop listening, fantastic book!
So well written it had everything you want in a story. reminded me of a more modern Interview with a Vampire,
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- Warren
- 25-02-22
Bloody brilliant
I don't write reviews, ever, but had to say how much I enjoyed this audio book. Brilliant story and narration. More please.
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- Pola
- 25-02-22
Amazing story with dark vibe
Combination of Van Helsing and Withcher in a very grave and brutal world. I loved it!
Narration, plot, and mc are all great. I really can't wait for next book.
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- Bonnor
- 06-09-22
Fantastic book
Loved this, cannot wait for the next one, can't come quickly enough, highly recommended
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-11-22
Thoroughly excellent.
Was that a piece of Vorador i heard?
Best I've heard in a long while. Great work.
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- Call me Bob
- 01-05-23
BRILIANT!
it's been a long time since i've come across such a great book!
I love the style, the story, the atmosphere.
And the narrator is perfect!
I have listened to gooks 1/3 as long that seemed to go on forever but despite this being almost 30 hours long i did not notice it and could not get enough.
There is a lot that happens and the ending is perfect.
It gives enough answers to what happened and still leaves much to be told.
This is a book about a world being invaded/that has been invaded by vampires after something happened to the sun and left them able to walk in the daylight.
There are different houses of vampires, with some more special abilities than others.
There is some magick but nothing in your face.
There are some "mutants" but again it is just barely touched upon and just makes you want to know more and more.
The main character goes trough a lot, grows, falls, gets back up. He is no superman and very well fleshed out.
The humor is also great, some may not appreciate the cursing but i do and it is not exaggerated.
One of the best books i've come across in a long time, really recommend.
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