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THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES, USA TODAY, AND WALL STREET JOURNAL BESTSELLERFrom New York Times bestselling author Jay Kristoff comes Empire of the Vampire, the first illustrated volume of an astonishing new dark fantasy saga.From holy cup comes holy light;The faithful hand sets world aright.And in the Seven Martyrs’ sight,Mere man shall end this endless night.It has been twenty-seven long years since the last sunrise. For nearly three decades, vampires have waged war against humanity; building their eternal empire even as they tear down our own. Now, only a few tiny sparks of light endure in a sea of darkness.Gabriel de León is a silversaint: a member of a holy brotherhood dedicated to defending realm and church from the creatures of the night. But even the Silver Order could not stem the tide once daylight failed us, and now, only Gabriel remains.Imprisoned by the very monsters he vowed to destroy, the last silversaint is forced to tell his story. A story of legendary battles and forbidden love, of faith lost and friendships won, of the Wars of the Blood and the Forever King and the quest for humanity’s last remaining hope: The Holy Grail.

In the vampire-ruled Empire, a lowly blood servant named Gabriel has been tasked with protecting his master, the vampire prince, from a group of fanatical rebels known as the Dawnchasers. The rebels aim to overthrow the vampire empire and restore humanity to power.

Gabriel, a half-human, half-vampire hybrid, is caught between two worlds. He despises the vampires for their cruelty and oppression, yet he also fears the Dawnchasers, who are just as ruthless in their pursuit of victory.

As the conflict escalates and the Empire teeters on the brink of collapse, Gabriel must make a choice. Will he side with the vampires who have enslaved his people, or will he join the rebels who promise a chance for a better future?

His decision will determine not only his own fate but also the fate of the entire Empire.

Empire of the Vampire is a gripping and action-packed tale that explores the dark and bloody history of the vampire empire and the desperate fight for freedom. With its rich world-building, complex characters, and intense plot, it is a must-read for fans of dark fantasy and vampire fiction.