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
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- bettina hunter
- 15-03-2024
'Bloody' brilliant story. It's no fairytale,it is however, everything that I didn't know I needed in a book.
Waiting for the resolution, apart from that small inconvenience, there is nothing to dislike.
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- Melia
- 03-06-2024
INCREDIBLE
Book 2 exceeded what my imagination thought it could handle! Author has made it to my numero uno. The character's stories weaving together, the pace, how violent, heartbreaking and sexy , all in a perfect 30 hours. Narrators were incredible. They both elevated the characters perfectly..
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- Luke Ettridge
- 15-03-2024
Soild Sequel
An epic follow-up to EotV. The story and mythos delves deeper, the battles escalate and the blood flows in abundance. If you liked the 1st book this is just as good.
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 01-04-2024
Just amazing, favourite series ever.
Incredibly written and narrated. Only bad thing now is waiting again for the next instalment. Kristoff is a phenomenon!
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- Erika
- 12-09-2024
Can’t wait for Book 3!
Nothing, i love all of it! Book 3 can’t come soon enough. Awesome sequel, the characters twist and plots just keep you wanting for more
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- Anonymous User
- 20-03-2024
IT’S MAGNIFICENTLY DARK
This book was as good as the first. Just brilliant. Quite dark and desperate in places, but twists and turns give you a glimmer of hope. Many questions answered from the first book, but many more mysteries yet to be solved. A couple of twists at the end that will have you reaching for the next book when it’s released.
Totally recommend if you like heavy, grim fantasy.
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- Anonymous User
- 08-07-2024
Reliable Narrator Where?
Story was great! Clift hanger ending to be sure
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.
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- Anonymous User
- 28-07-2024
WTF'ING EPIC !!!
Simply one of the most breathtaking, visually descriptive storytelling I've ever experienced..
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) 😎🙏
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- Laura
- 29-03-2024
BRILLIANT
THIS is an audiobook. THIS is what I’ve been missing since my days of Patrick rothfuss. The story, the narration, the pacing, it’s all just breathtakingly good. If you liked the first, you will LOVE this. The narration from
Both the male and female readers are perfection. It’s absolutely fantastic, don’t wait, just get it.
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- Linkster
- 30-04-2024
absolutely brilliant original grimdark vampire fiction
This is 30 hours of absolutely brilliant storytelling if you enjoy your vampires evil, if you like the flawed hero theme, where actions have gruesome consequences and everything is so grim you question whether any happy ending is ever going to happen. I got hooked with book one but this sequel is even better. Loved how the story is artfully told through interview with the historian capturing intertwined point of view from multiple characters
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