Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the greyfriar vampire empire book 1. For me the sign of a good book is when im compelled to read the sequel if its not available on audible. Im getting that out of the way, so the desire to sing its praises wont get in the way of anything else i have to say about it. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The tenth book in the bestselling and outstanding romantic times elemental assassin. But at its heart, the book is a story about characters both human and vampire, the ones you came to love in the greyfriar, and new ones too. The greyfriar audio book the vampire empire series read. Combining rousing pulp action with steampunk style, vampire empire brings. The greyfriar is a mix of paranormal, steampunk, and postapocalyptic life. Oct 31, 2015 i loved the greyfriar, the first book in clay and susan griffiths vampire empire series. The greyfriar audio book book 1 of the vampire empire series number of cds 10 unabridged written by clay and susan griffith read by. This is the first book in a trilogy of high adventure and alternate history. Steampunk is why i wanted to read this book but it didnt take long to find out that it was choked full of horror, including horrid politics, actionadventure, romance, and some bloody war.
When she becomes the target of a merciless vampire clan, her only protector is the greyfriar, a mysterious hero who fights the vampires from deep within their territory. Prince gareth, the vampire lord of scotland, serves the equatorian cause, fighting in the bloody trenches of france in his guise as the dashing greyfriar. Their dangerous relationship plays out against an approaching war to the death between humankind and the vampire clans. This shopping feature will continue to load items when the enter key is pressed. Similar books to the greyfriar vampire empire book 1 customers who bought this item also bought. Princess adele, greyfriar, senator clark, and one nasty vampire prince who is set to take the throne as well as the whole world. The story will take you to new societies both human and vampire and show you much more of the world made by the great killing. Vampire empire trilogy the greyfriar your urban fantasy. Empire becomes the catalyst of the final humanvampire war when she is lost in vampire territory with only a.
Written by a husband and wife team, clay and susan griffith, this alternative history of a victorian world not only has vampires, but evil vampires. The greyfriar by clay griffith overdrive rakuten overdrive. The greyfriar 1 vampire empire clay griffith, susan griffith on. The greyfriar audio book the vampire empire series read by. Empress adele has launched a grand crusade against the vampire clans of the north. What did strike me as a pleasant surprise, however, was finding a book that does this so well. Book two in the vampire empire cant come soon enough. What was the most interesting aspect of this story. The greyfriar vampire empire book 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This is book number 1 in the vampire empire series. The greyfriar vampire empire, book 1 clay griffith, susan griffith on. So with that definition in mind, i want to share with you my thoughts on book 1 of the vampire empire.
James marsters spike from buffy the vampire slayerthese are legal and licensed editions straight from the publisher. The greyfriar vampire empire series clay griffith author susan griffith author 2010 the greyfriar vampire empire series book 1 clay griffith author sue griffith author 2012 the rift walker. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. The greyfriar book by clay griffith, susan griffith official publisher. The vampire clans arose and slaughtered humanity with unprecedented carnage in the northern parts of the world. I really liked the concept of a vampire takeover of the cooler parts of the world but it was let down a. Prince gareth, the vampire lord of scotland, serves the. As of the year 2020, the war between vampires and humans has been going on for 150 years, since 1870 when the bloodthirsty monsters rose up against mankind and laid waste to the great civilizations of the northern. As the power struggle between the vampires and humans increase, adele and the greyfriar. This is, of course, an effort to stall an arranged marriage with the boorish american, senator clark, as her fathers empire stands on the brink of war and she loathes such a distraction.
The greyfriar book by clay griffith, susan griffith. The style of this book is eloquent, creating such a beautiful world and story with just words. Oct 07, 2011 harkening back to classic vampire tales, clay and susan griffiths the greyfriar vampire empire, book 1 is a delightful, entirely nonsparkly, gritty vampire tale on a grand and sweeping scale. Vampire empire book 1 attendees are encouraged to dress up in costume. Princess adele is heir to the empire of equatoria, a remnant of the old tropical british empire. Vampire empire the greyfriar audiobook clay griffith.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Would you consider the audio edition of vampire empire the greyfriar to be better than the print version. The greyfriar, a legendary vampire hunter from the north, appears ready to rescue the princess and return her homebut he harbors secrets of his own. Vampire empire the greyfriar audiobook by clay griffith. Ive read some incredible books, some great books, some not so great books, some terrible. As the power struggle between the vampires and humans increase adele and the greyfriar are caught in the middle, on the run. Rousing pulp action and steampunk come together in a heartbreaking s. Human refugees fled south to the tropics because vampires could not tolerate the constant heat there. The home for fantasy adventure by clay and susan griffith.
Listen to vampire empire the greyfriar audiobook by clay griffith, susan griffith, narrated by james marsters. Harkening back to classic vampire tales, clay and susan griffiths the greyfriar vampire empire, book 1 is a delightful, entirely nonsparkly, gritty vampire tale on a grand and sweeping scale. Yes, although i enjoyed the print version the added dimension of james marsters narrating was impressive. Mixing dirigibles, fastpaced action, romance and vampires to good effect the greyfriar gets. Vampire empire books by clay griffith and susan griffith from. The titles of both the greyfriar and now the rift walker are very indicative. The greyfriar ebook by clay griffith 9781616142971. The first book in a trilogy of high adventure and alternate history, the vampire empire series brings epic political themes to life within a story of. We are introduced to princess adele, heir to the throne of the equatorian empire, one of the great powers of the human world. Start reading the greyfriar vampire empire book 1 on your kindle in under a minute. The greyfriar is the first book in the vampire empire trilogy, an epic steampunk adventure authored by husband and wife writing team clay and susan griffith. Dec 31, 2010 so with that definition in mind, i want to share with you my thoughts on book 1 of the vampire empire.
As with the first book, its a pulp adventure story with romance, steampunk style, dark fantasy angst, against a background of epic politics and war. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. The greyfriar is also much more than just a vampire novel. We dont know when or if this item will be back in stock. Goodreads members who liked the greyfriar vampire empi. Forget what you think you know about this often alluring and mysterious breed, these vamps are not created through blood or bite, but born and a very old and deadly species all their own. The greyfriar vampire empire book 1 kindle edition by clay griffith, susan griffith.
Empire becomes the catalyst of the final humanvampire war when she is lost in vampire territory with only a mysterious adventurer known as the. Rousing pulp action and steampunk come together in a heartbreaking story of high adventure and alternate history. The greyfriar is the first book in the vampire empire trilogy. Susan griffith audio books, best sellers, author bio. The synthesis of postapocalyptic, steampunk and vampiric elements is compelling as is the original take on vampires rising up against humanity and subjugating those who once oppressed them. Well read first installment of the southern vampire mysteries series better known now as the books that inspired hbos trueblood series. If one is to believe bram stokers legendary vampire tale, lucy west in victorian london, the whitechapel section is a mechanized, steamdriven hell.
Enter princess adele of the equatorian empire, touring the fringes of human territory. See more ideas about empire, fantasy couples and goth guys. Within two years, oncegreat cities were shrouded by the grey empire of the vampire clans. Clay and susan are husband and wife, wow partners and cogms, and authors of the greyfriar. Vampire empire is the first book in a trilogy of high adventure and alternate history. As with the first book, its a pulp adventure story with romance, steampunk style, dark fantasy angst.
Amazing vampire mythology, a chilling alternate history, and a poignant romance that grips your whole heart and refuses to let go. As the power struggle between the vampires and humans increase adele and the greyfriar are caught in the middle, on the run, being hunted, and fighting for not just their own lives, but for. The greyfriar 2010 read online free book by clay griffith. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Sheis taken prisoner by the vampire clan of london, the strongest clan since the great killing. The greyfriar is set in an alternate history in which humans and vampires have been locked in a bitter conflict for more than a century. If you have any favorite reads for this year please share. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
If you could sum up vampire empire the greyfriar in three words, what would they be. This is, of course, an effort to stall an arranged marriage with the boorish american, senator clark, as her fathers empire stands on the brink of war. Mixing dirigibles, fastpaced action, romance and vampires to good effect the greyfriar gets the vampire empire trilogy off to a fantastic start. The greyfriar is the first book in a trilogy of high adventure and alternate history. But the human armies are pinned down, battered by harsh weather and merciless attacks from vampire packs.
The greyfriar is a pulp fantasy adventure story of epic scale. The greyfriar vampire empire book 1 enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. The greyfriar vampire empire, book one by clay and susan griffith publisher. A time when the vampires have come out of hiding, and take over the world. The warmth, antithesis to the vampires, keeps them in relative safety. The greyfriar vampire empire series, book 1 vampire empire. Download the vampire empire audiobook series and listen anywhere, anytime on your iphone, android or windows device. In the year 1870, a horrible plague of vampires swept over the northern regions of the world. More than that, its vastly entertaining, emotionally moving and utterly engrossing. We are introduced to many of the key players that one can assume we will continue to see. The greyfriar vampire empire book 1 and over 8 million other books are available for amazon kindle. In the steampunk world of victorian london, a beautiful vampire seeks out the author of dracula to set the record straight.
In 1870, the blood drinkers rose up to conquer the northern lands, driving the humans towards warmer climes. A remnant fled south to the safety of the everpresent heat which was intolerable to vampires. Dont be fooled by poor quality mp3cds or downloads that are not legal. They have written novels, short stories, and comics during their nearly 20 years of marriage. Follow up with spinoff series gareth and adele, set in the same universe as vampire empire. Combining rousing pulp action with steampunk style, the greyfriar brings epic political themes to life within a story of heartbreaking romance, sacrifice, and heroism. The greyfriar is a mess of genres in such a way that it works. The setup of the vampire empire origin and motivation is intriguing and a good mixture of common elements and new ones the explanation for them flying being one no spoilers. Sookie stackhouse is a telepathic waitress in a world in which vampires have come out of the coffin, and her world is getting more dangerous with each passing the day. Nov 01, 2010 the greyfriar 1 vampire empire clay griffith, susan griffith on. The great industrialized civilizations of the world were left in ruin. As rich and absorbing as the vampire empire is, the heart of the greyfriar was the blossoming romance that grew between adele and greyfriar amidst the war between humans and vampires. The greyfriar by susan griffith, 9780575097247, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.