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Empire of the Vampire Reading Order
Complete Order
All 2 Books, In Order
The recommended reading order for the Empire of the Vampire series. Start with book one and enjoy the ride.
Empire of the Vampire
A dark, brutal Adult dark fantasy built around vampire hunter, interview framing, dark world. 736 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
Empire of the Damned
A dark, epic Adult dark fantasy built around vampire hunter, war, sacrifice. 848 pages with a gentle romantic thread and a satisfying conclusion.
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Empire of the Vampire Series Questions
Read the Empire of the Vampire series in publication order: 1. Empire of the Vampire, 2. Empire of the Damned. This is the intended reading order by Jay Kristoff.
The Empire of the Vampire series has 2 books totaling 1,584 pages. We have full mood and spice profiles for every book in the series.
The Empire of the Vampire series is moderately warm, averaging 2.0/5. There is some heat but it is not the main event.
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