Empire of the Vampire, Jay Kristoff
Empire of the Vampire, Jay Kristoff
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Empire of the Vampire
Book One

Bestseller

Author: Jay Kristoff

Narrator: Damian Lynch

Unabridged: 27 hr 28 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/14/2021


Synopsis

"Narrator Damian Lynch’s depiction of the sword is especially creepy and compelling. Lynch has a great sense of dialogue and pitch overall, and keeps this dramatic tale moving." -Locus

From New York Times bestselling author Jay Kristoff comes Empire of the Vampire, the first volume of an astonishing new dark fantasy saga.

From holy cup comes holy light;
The faithful hand sets world aright.
And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,
Mere man shall end this endless night.

It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness.

Gabriel de León is a silversaint: a member of a holy brotherhood dedicated to defending realm and church from the creatures of the night. But even the Silver Order could not stem the tide once daylight failed us, and now, only Gabriel remains.

Imprisoned by the very monsters he vowed to destroy, the last silversaint is forced to tell his story. A story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the Wars of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining hope:

The Holy Grail.

A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin's Press.

About Jay Kristoff

JAY KRISTOFF is a #1 international, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of fantasy and science fiction, including Empire of the Vampire. He is the winner of eight Aurealis Awards, an ABIA, has over half a million books in print and is published in over thirty five countries, most of which he has never visited. He is as surprised about all of this as you are. He is 6’7 and has approximately 11,500 days to live.He does not believe in happy endings.

About Bon Orthwick

BON ORTHWICK is a digital illustrator from Melbourne, Australia. Her work can be found in Sarah J. Maas’ A Court of Frost and Starlight; Leigh Bardugo’s Crooked Kingdom; and V.E. Schwab’s A Conjuring of Light. She is also the illustrator for the Empire of the Vampire series by Jay Kristoff. She's drawn to the Victorian Era, fantasy, and art deco, and loves stories that have a vintage feel. She's currently completing her BA in Animation from the Victorian College of the Arts in Melbourne, and is at work on her own YA novel set in Victorian London.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Robin on February 13, 2021

Let's begin with the usual caveats: I received an Advanced Reading Copy of this book, for free, from the publisher. I think Jay Kristoff is a nice person. And I think that neither of those two things will affect my honest review of this book. First impressions: 879 pages! And it's only the first par......more

Goodreads review by jessica on October 05, 2021

the empire of the vampire is upon us. and i was not prepared for how much i would love this, obsess over this, devour this. the story is dark and gritty and vulgar and takes vampires, as well as the tale of the holy grail, in a completely unique and bloody direction. JK wasnt lying when he said this......more

Goodreads review by Nilufer on May 08, 2024

Two things I can say about this book: 1)This is definitely not for children as Jay Kristoff mentioned on Goodreads review. 2)This is more than vampire story: it’s about losing your belief, your life purpose, your inner source of light, your compass! So far I can honestly say this is the best thing the......more

Goodreads review by Matt's Fantasy Book Reviews on July 27, 2022

Check out my YouTube channel where I show my instant reactions upon finishing reading fantasy books. Hands down, the best vampire book ever written! I am in shock over how good this book. This book won my monthly "pick a book for me to read" contest, and I was upset that it won because I've never......more

Goodreads review by John on July 19, 2021

Oh my word, what a book Empire of the Vampire is. Gripping, terrifying and visceral, this is that rare beast of a tale that rips your heart from your chest, stamps on it and leaves you wanting more. Characters you love and hate, a world that feels hauntingly real, and an adventure that grabs you and......more