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Empire of the Damned

By: Jay Kristoff
Narrated by: Damian Lynch, Shakira Shute
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Summary

The highly anticipated sequel to the SUNDAY TIMES bestselling EMPIRE OF THE VAMPIRE 'Bloody brilliant'
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 Limited
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‘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

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Absolutely loved the split POVs!

Loved the first one. Loved this one.

Having a very serious split in POVs throughout this book at first worried me. For about a second. Wonderfully done, and wonderfully narrated to boot.

Silver and blood and intrigue and humour and action and horror and so much more. It really has everything and is so witty.

Very definitely recommend this series. Cannot wait for the next installment. Also love seeing artwork for it shared by Jay on social media. make more art, people. Make more art!

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Ah my god!!!

I loved the twists and turns, the reveals and characters that made my heart sore and my breath halt!! How could you Mr Kristoff lol

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Fantastic

Fast paced and gripping, best books I’ve listened to in ages! Vocal performances are excellent

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Astoundingly BRILLIANT

I was a wee bit nervous about Empire of the Damned living up to the first book but GOOD GRIEF it is even better! Shouldn't have worried.....this is Jay Kristoff we're talking about after all 💘

Narration was bloody fantastic as always, with Damian Lynch at the helm but with the addition of Shakira Shute (she is a revelation by the way!, I had to message her on Instagram and tell her so 😍), it is PERFECTION

No spoiler but I laughed, I swore, I screamed, I shouted, I ugly cried....and most of all I loved it....my heart might not be broken but it is thoroughly and deeply bruised 💘💔🖤

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Superbly immersive.

Very entertaining from the first word, can’t wait for the next chapter book 3. Great stuff.

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Even better than the first...

I really enjoyed the first book, Empire of the Vampire. I felt it was a great story and a refreshing take on vampire stories. So I was really looking forward to this books release. And it doesn't disappoint. The tension and the stakes keep on growing and growing. And the ending is very satisfying, seeing up one hell of a third book. And while I saw a few of the twists coming, I didn't see that main twist in the final act coming at all. Can't wait for the 3rd book. Only a few years left to wait 😭😭😭

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Enthralling

Builds brilliantly on the first book and will leave you thirsting for the third. The narrators did a wonderful job of telling the tale from either perspective and once you settle into this form of storytelling, the tale that unfolds holds you til the last word.

The third instalment can’t come quick enough.

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Another great one!

I really enjoyed the first book, but I think this was even better.
The performance, story line, character building 10/10

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Gripping story

Story full of promise, cruelty,war,love and lots of death. A great follow on from first novel.

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Dark and grim

A well written story with good characters and a very tone where no one is safe.

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