by Anne Rice
Part of The Vampire Chronicles, book 5
First published 2000
Vampire Lestat is confronted by Memnoch, a mysterious figure claiming to be the Devil. Torn between his dark vampire lusts and his love for mortal Dora, Lestat is swept into a cosmic journey, witness to the creation of the world and the eternal war between good and evil. Forced to choose between serving God or the Devil, Lestat must confront his most dangerous foes yet, with his immortal soul hanging in the balance.
Genres: fantasy, horror, supernatural, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: chosen-one, enemies-to-lovers, supernatural-powers
Setting: Heaven, Hell, New Orleans, New York City, St. Elizabeth's Convent
354 pages · Hardcover · Alfred A. Knopf Canada
Content warnings: explicit-sexual-content, violence