The Queen of the Damned
Anne Rice
The Queen of the Damned is a mesmerizing and sensual tale of vampirism that weaves together multiple narrative threads. The story follows the rock star Vampire Lestat who is both loved and hated by his kind. Meanwhile, individuals both vampire and mortal are haunted by a vivid dream of twins with fiery red hair and piercing green eyes. In addition, Akasha, the Queen of the Damned, awakens after a 6,000 year sleep with a plan to elevate herself and her chosen son/lover to the level of gods. The novel sweeps us across the ages, from ancient Egypt to the modern world, exploring the origins and destructions of vampires and their rituals. The ultimate fate of both the living and dead hangs in the balance in this thrilling conclusion.
Publish Date
1997-11-29T00:00:00.000Z
1997-11-29T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 1988
Goodreads Rating
3.91
ISBN
9780345351524
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