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Fantasy · Horror · Dystopian

Empire of the Vampire

by Jay Kristoff

4.3 out of 5, from 469 ratings from Hardcover readers

Gabriel de Leon, the last of a holy order of vampire hunters, tells a chronicler the story of his life. The sun has been gone for decades and the night belongs to vampires, so his story is one of war, faith and loss.

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First published
2020
Pace
Medium
Length
Long
Pages
725
Format
Book 1 of 3 in Empire of the Vampire
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Read this if you want a bloody, grown-up vampire fantasy with a world-weary narrator telling his own story.

Skip this if you dislike graphic violence, or you want a short book with a lot of lightness.

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Content warnings

  • Violence
  • Gore
  • Death
  • Sexual content

Also reported by Hardcover readers:

  • Blood
  • Homophobia
  • Murder
  • Injury/Injury detail
  • Alcoholism
  • Xenophobia

Quick answers about Empire of the Vampire

What is Empire of the Vampire about?
Gabriel de Leon, the last of a holy order of vampire hunters, tells a chronicler the story of his life. The sun has been gone for decades and the night belongs to vampires, so his story is one of war, faith and loss.
Who should read Empire of the Vampire?
Read it if you want a bloody, grown-up vampire fantasy with a world-weary narrator telling his own story. Skip it if you dislike graphic violence, or you want a short book with a lot of lightness.
How long and how fast is Empire of the Vampire?
It is a medium-paced, long read of about 725 pages, first published in 2020.
Does Empire of the Vampire have content warnings?
Content we flag: Violence, Gore, Death, Sexual content.
Can I borrow Empire of the Vampire for free?
Often, yes. Check Libby (OverDrive) to see whether your library lends Empire of the Vampire; the borrow button above searches it for you.
What should I read after Empire of the Vampire?
Readers who liked it often move on to Interview with the Vampire, The Blade Itself, 'Salem's Lot.

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