The Queen of the Damned

Anne Rice

Nov 2010 · Vampire Chronicles Book 3 · Sold by Ballantine Books

About this ebook

“With The Queen of the Damned, Anne Rice has created universes within universes, traveling back in time as far as ancient, pre-pyramidic Egypt and journeying from the frozen mountain peaks of Nepal to the crowded, sweating streets of southern Florida.”—Los Angeles Times

In a feat of virtuoso storytelling, Anne Rice unleashes Akasha, the queen of the damned, who has risen from a six-thousand-year sleep to let loose the powers of the night. Akasha has a marvelously devious plan to “save” mankind and destroy the vampire Lestat—in this extraordinarily sensual novel of the complex, erotic, electrifying world of the undead.

Praise for The Queen of the Damned

“Mesmerizing . . . a wonderful web of dark-side mythology.”—San Francisco Chronicle
  
“Imaginative . . . intelligently written . . . This is popular fiction of the highest order.”—USA Today
 
“A tour de force.”—The Boston Globe

Ratings and reviews

Very different and much better than the movie. This book gives the full story of how the first vampire came to be and brings all the best characters together. My favorite book in the series!

All you can ask for and more. Through the eyes of Anne Rice the mythos of the vampire seem clear. A remarkable story. Don't miss this. Hands down some of the best writing ever.

This work of genius truly opens up the world of those with the dark gift and their origins. One is brought through the many ages in this tale and it's simply perfect!

About the author

Anne Rice is the author of thirty-two books. She lives in Palm Desert, California.