by Anne Rice
Part of The Vampire Chronicles, book 2
First published 2014
Lestat, a vampire of aristocratic origins, becomes a rock superstar in 1980s America. But his newfound fame puts him in conflict with the ancient, mysterious vampires whose powers surpass his own. As Lestat searches for others like him, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that threatens to upend the fragile balance of the vampire world. Caught between his thirst for greatness and his desire for connection, Lestat must confront the terrifying truth of his eternal, terrifying existence.
Genres: fantasy, horror, paranormal, urban-fantasy
Vibes: dark, emotional, suspenseful
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: Auvergne, France, Paris, Egypt, Mediterranean, San Francisco
Period: 1984
560 pages · Little, Brown Book Group Limited
Content warnings: violence