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Empire of the Vampire
- Empire of the Vampire, Book 1
- Narrated by: Damian Lynch
- Length: 27 hrs and 10 mins
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Summary
'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.
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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- Mr. S. M. Elliott
- 30-09-21
stunning
After such a long book I am desperate for the next. There is just so much left of this story to tell. The telling in three different timelines takes a bit to get used to, but it works. A special mention has to be made for the narrator it's like he was born to read this book, with such a powerful voice.
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- English Teacher
- 28-10-21
Heady Gothic World-Building
Brilliant, brooding, exciting, and engrossing. You won't be disappointed. Imagine a cross between 'Game of Thrones' and 'Castlevania'.
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- nicola d fleming
- 10-11-21
Fabulous
This is an amazing story with fantastic characters you really get into. Can't wait for the next book. Lots of twist and turns that keeps you hooked. Best book I've listened to.
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- Andrea
- 11-03-22
amazing
brand new tale gripping and sad but beautiful what an amazing story I recommend it highly
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- Amazon Customer
- 08-05-23
Loved it!
This surpassed my expectations. I’m not sure what I was expecting but I couldn’t stop listening! Such an enjoyable read. Narration is excellent. Can’t wait for the next book!
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- Crusoe
- 11-02-24
Utterly captivating
I didn’t want it to end. First time I’ve read anything from this author and I go looking for more…more!
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- Richard Ashmore
- 04-04-24
Phenomenal
I have to admit that the description of the book didn't fill me with confidence that it would be one that I'd enjoy, but it was amazing, felt myself looking forward to my drives for work so that I could listen.
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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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