
Empire of the Damned
Empire of the Vampire, Book 2
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Narrated by:
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Damian Lynch
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Shakira Shute
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By:
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Jay Kristoff
About this listen
V.E. Schwab ‘A ripping read’
Joe Abercrombie
Gabriel de León has saved the Holy Grail from death, but his chance to end the endless night is lost.
After turning his back on his silversaint brothers once and for all, Gabriel and the Grail set out to learn the truth of how Daysdeath might finally be undone.
But the last silversaint faces peril, within and without. Pursued by children of the Forever King, drawn into wars and webs centuries in the weaving, and ravaged by his own rising bloodlust, Gabriel may not survive to see the truth of the Grail revealed.
A truth that may be too awful for any to imagine.
Includes a bonus conversation between Jay Kristoff and actor/director Joseph Morgan (The Vampire Diaries, The Originals, Halo).
©2024 Neverafter PTY LTD (P)2024 HarperCollins Publishers LimitedCritic Reviews
‘If you were bitten by Empire Of The Vampire, you’ll know what to expect; if not, here’s another beautifully constructed, epic maelstrom of high-stakes gore and adventure… Awesome.’ Daily Mail
Praise for EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE
‘A ripping read – dark as black coffee and savage as a slit throat’
Joe Abercrombie, bestselling author of the First Law trilogy
‘A gothic bloodbath that will leave any reader breathless. The story is a vast apocalyptic canvas, 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 bestselling 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 of THE ASSASSIN’S APPRENTICE
'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
'Bloody' brilliant story. It's no fairytale,it is however, everything that I didn't know I needed in a book.
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INCREDIBLE
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Totally recommend if you like heavy, grim fantasy.
IT’S MAGNIFICENTLY DARK
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Split performance seems like a good idea at first past, however both narrators picked different pronunciations of the French words smattering this book, and I found that quite jarring. Marquise is a good example of this.
Spoilers to follow
My one critique of the story,
Death, Surprise they’re Alive, Second Death.
This pattern is repeated no less than 3 times thought the story so far. I found myself frustrated at the sadness I experienced during the first death scene to the point the second death felt cheap.
Reliable Narrator Where?
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It is a uniquely rare pleasure to ache for more from a story.. especially when it has already given you so much.
Imploring Jay... please continue, at your earliest convenience, the next chapter of my now favourite tale..
Any 'hints' or previews would ease the ache (gwb5168@gmail.com) 😎🙏
WTF'ING EPIC !!!
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Just amazing, favourite series ever.
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The addition of a second narrator was jarring at first but makes sense as the story evolves. At times the narrators seem to forget which character they are representing with established accents dropped in parts. But overall very good, need the final book ASAP.
Soild Sequel
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Can’t wait for Book 3!
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Both the male and female readers are perfection. It’s absolutely fantastic, don’t wait, just get it.
BRILLIANT
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absolutely brilliant original grimdark vampire fiction
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