Jay Kristoff’s Empire of the Vampire is a sprawling, gothic fantasy that sinks its teeth deep into dark lore, epic battles, and moral ambiguity. Set in a world where the sun has been blotted out and vampires rule the night, the novel follows Gabriel de León, the last of the Silver Order—a brotherhood of holy warriors sworn to fight the eternal enemy. Narrated by Gabriel himself, the book unfolds as both confession and chronicle, weaving past and present into a brutal, blood-soaked tale.

Kristoff combines lush, atmospheric prose with gritty violence, mixing the mythic weight of classic vampire stories with the sharp edge of modern fantasy. At over 700 pages, it’s ambitious and richly detailed, offering readers a world that feels lived-in and steeped in despair. The characters—tragic, flawed, and often morally gray—give the story emotional heft beyond the sword fights and bloodshed.

While its graphic violence and unflinching language may not suit every reader, Empire of the Vampire delivers for those who crave dark, immersive storytelling with a gothic heart. It’s a tale of faith lost, hope fractured, and love tested in the shadow of eternal night—a grim, gripping first entry in Kristoff’s vampire saga.

New

#273 / 2000

First Edition

Harper Voyager

Goldsboro Books

One copy in collection

$300.00

ISBN 9780008350437


Book titled 'Empire of the Vampire' by Jay Kristoff with dark fantasy artwork on the cover, including a shield with a pentagram, two angelic figures, a lion, and a snake, set outdoors on a wooden surface.
An open book with purple and white pages placed on a wooden railing outdoors with trees and greenery in the background.
The back cover of a book with a dark background and intricate silver design. The text describes a story involving a holy cup, light, faith, martyrs, and darkness, with praise quotes from Robin Hobb and V. E. Schwab.
Title page of a book titled "Empire of the Vampire" by Jay Kristoff, with illustrations by Bon Orthwick, published in September 2021.