Empire of the Vampire

Book One

De: Jay Kristoff

Narrado por: Damian Lynch

"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.

©2021 Jay Kristoff (P)2021 Macmillan Audio

A Hidden Gem for Gothic Fantasy Fans

I knew nothing about this book when I bought it and the lack of reviews made me cautious about its quality. Boy was I wrong. This book is amazingly vast in its scope yet held together because its mostly a first person account of one guy's life. Also it does the super smart thing of jumping around chronologically which mixes up the style and tropes its drawing on. (I'd say it dances between Lord of the Rings fellowship, and the standard 'Fantasy protagonist discovers hidden powers')

A very pleasant surprise and worth the credit 100%

WOW!!!

This was a PHENOMENAL story!!! It was fast paced and entertaining all the way through! I'm looking forward to the next installment. The narrator was AMAZING!

gripping dark fantasy with intricate storytelling

Story Summary
In Empire of the Vampire, we follow Gabriel de León, a legendary vampire hunter recounting his tale while imprisoned. Set in a world where vampires have conquered humanity and the sun has been extinguished, Gabriel’s mission is to defeat the vampire king and restore the light. The novel is a dark, epic adventure filled with battles, political intrigue, and themes of revenge and redemption.

Narrator Feedback
Gideon Emery’s narration of Empire of the Vampire is exceptional. His deep, gravelly voice perfectly captures Gabriel’s weariness and the story’s dark tone. Emery’s performance brings the characters to life with distinct voices and emotional depth, making the complex plot and rich world-building more engaging. The use of sound effects and music enhances the immersive experience.

Final Thoughts
Empire of the Vampire is a gripping dark fantasy with intricate storytelling and a morally complex protagonist. Jay Kristoff’s world-building is impressive, and Gideon Emery’s narration makes the audiobook a captivating experience for fans of epic fantasy.

SO GOOD

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Absolutely incredible.

Every second of this book was perfect. my new favorite book of all time.