Empire of the Vampire (Empire of the Vampire, #1)

by Jay Kristoff

Take hold of my hand, For you are no longer alone. Walk with me in hell. —MARK MORTON

ASK ME NOT if God exists, but why he’s such a prick.

Because if the Almighty is willing to put an end to all this wickedness, but somehow unable to do so, then he’s not as almighty as the priests would have you believe.

“That this was the beginning of the end.” “Take comfort, Chevalier. All things end.” Gabriel looked up at that, blood-red eyes glittering. “Oui, vampire. All things.”

“‘If I’m a sin, then I’m yours to own.