Requiem of the Night

Shadows and Gods, Book 1

By: Jay Styles

Narrated by: Joshua Story, Daryl Mayfield, Katherine Grant-Suttie

They fear him because they can’t control him. When an ancient vampire tied to a forgotten god performs a forbidden ritual, the world of the undead fractures. Styles’s act of defiance sends shockwaves through the supernatural realm, awakening powers long thought buried and forcing the Vampire Council to confront a threat they can no longer ignore. To some, Styles is a savior—a chance to reclaim their true strength. To others, he is a harbinger of destruction, a force that could unmake everything they’ve built. Beside him are allies drawn by loyalty and bound by magic: Laurent, whose sharp wit hides a devotion as unyielding as the centuries; Silas, a quiet warrior whose strength now borders on the godlike; and Alara, a cunning witch whose ties to ancient power might be the key to survival. The Vampire Council, from their eerie Obsidian Sanctum, plots to bring Styles down, their unity cracking under the weight of fear and ambition. They whisper of alliances and traps, of bloodlines and betrayal, but the ripple of Styles’s ritual has awakened more than rebellion. Darker forces stir, forces that even gods might fear. As factions rise and alliances are tested, the question lingers: is Styles the key to salvation or the architect of annihilation?

Requiem of the Night is a dark, seductive fantasy novel of rebellion and sacrifice. In a world where gods and monsters walk among the living, the night holds secrets that may shatter everything. Will you dare to uncover the truth?

©2025 Jay Styles (P)2025 Jay Styles

Brilliantly written and narrated.

Wow! I have not listened to a book brought to life quite like this one! I read the hardcover and already knew the book was not your typical vampire story and it was cinematically written, so I couldn’t wait for the audiobook to come out. And, I was right to be excited! The audible book enhanced that cinematic vision and I became even more invested in each character. The Author could not have chosen more perfect narrators! I can’t wait for book 2!

Great combination of African magic and Vampires.

Voice acting for all the various characters was fantastic. Pacing was good. Fight scenes were well described. Tie into African history gave it some solid flavor.

Wonderful Narrating

I read the physical book back when it first came out, but I'm pleased to listen to the audio book. The voice actors did a tremendous job on bringing the characters to life, and honestly their performance was better than what I could have imagined. I look forward to hearing more from this cast as the other books become released!

Awesome story and amazing voice acting!

This is a great vampire book with a darker tone in it. The main character is over powered and a lot of stories kind of get boring kind of fast if the OP MC just completely destroys everything and doesn't have much of a challenge. This book definitely keeps you interested throughout and keeps you on the edge of your seat. there are challenges that are hard for the MC to overcome. This is also a story where the MC grows and can get even stronger.

Unique and stimulating plot and performance

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Both the story and the performance kept my interest peaked and mind wondering what would happen next. So many of these stories are too predictable, but just when I would think I had this one figured out, it would take me by surprise. Loved the development of the characters and plot, the descriptive writing, and the performers did a great job making it come to life. I can’t wait for the next one!

Kept me on my toes! Unique plot!

Very interesting and unique plot, as someone that can often predict the direction of a story, this one kept me wondering what would happen next. I love the blend of cultures and the variety of characters. I'm super interested to see where Jay Styles will take things in the next books.

The voices of the characters

I like the story line when I’m not big on vampires and fantasy, but this was a good listen. I liked the smoothness of Styles in this world that tries to bring him down.