Empire of the Vampire Books in Order

by Jay Kristoff · 2 books · ⭐ 4.4 average rating · Updated 2026-07-11

FantasyDark Fantasy

The sun has not risen in twenty-seven years. The last silversaint tells his story from a vampire's dungeon.

Here is the complete Empire of the Vampire reading order — all 2 books by Jay Kristoff, in the order you should read them:

Publication order (recommended)

  1. Empire of the Vampire(2021)
  2. Empire of the Damned(2024)

Good news: for this series, publication order and chronological order are the same — just read straight down the list.

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Frequently asked questions

How many books are in the Empire of the Vampire series?

There are 2 books in the Empire of the Vampire series by Jay Kristoff, beginning with Empire of the Vampire (2021) and most recently Empire of the Damned (2024).

What is the first Empire of the Vampire book?

The first book is Empire of the Vampire, published in 2021. That's where new readers should start.

Should I read Empire of the Vampire in publication or chronological order?

Publication and chronological order are identical for this series, so just follow the list.

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