Long Live the Queen

by Kate Locke Narrated by Moira Quirk

Overview

The fantastic conclusion to the Immortal Empire series that started with the spectacular God Save the Queen.

Xandra Vardan thought life would be simpler when she accepted the goblin crown and became their queen, but life has only become more complicated. Everyone -- vampires, werewolves, and humans -- wants the goblins on their side, because whoever has the goblins --wins.

With human zealots intent on ridding the world of anyone with plagued blood and supernatural politics taking Britain to the verge of civil war, Xandra's finding out that being queen isn't all it's cracked up to be, and if she doesn't do something fast, hers will be the shortest reign in history.

The Immortal Empire

God Save the Queen

The Queen is Dead

Long Live the Queen

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

04/13/2015
In Locke’s third and final Immortal Empire novel, Alexandra Vardan is the newly crowned Goblin Queen in an alternate Britain where Queen Victoria is a vampire. Under Victoria, social change has slowed down, and class struggles have become more deadly. Unpopular with the vampire nobility and the general populace, Xandra faces a plot to frame her for brutal murders. Meanwhile, she has to figure out who is engineering an especially deadly form of the vampire plague. Xandra faces a wide array of enemies, adding an element of intrigue, but it’s disturbingly unclear whether Locke realizes she’s an antihero rather than one of the good guys. Xandra allows her goblins to murder and eat unsuspecting drug addicts, and seems to think they deserve it, yet public dislike of her and the goblins is depicted as mere prejudice, easily countered by good PR. These moral considerations are never quite eclipsed by the proliferation of secret labs, dark conspiracies, colorful anachronisms, memorable characters, and convincing and logical world-building. This is an absorbing and unusual read for fans of alternate history and urban fantasy. (Nov.)

From the Publisher

'Fabulous and fun.'—New York Times bestselling author Keri Arthur

"A fantastic ride."
—Gail Dayton author of The Compass Rose

"[A] fresh, witty, and darkly beautiful ride... you'll enjoy every minute of adventure and mystery. "—Philippa Ballantine author of Geist

"Delightfully hard-boiled attitude... this is a fun adventure all round."—Locus

"Rapid-paced action and an original interpretation of goblins... add much to differentiate Locke's fantasy from the rest of the pack."—The Library Journal

"Locke has created a truly stunning world ripe with angst, anger and treachery, not to mention filled with complicated characters who are truly unforgettable. Fans of complex and gritty steampunk: Make sure this book and series are on your to-buy list!"—RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars) on Long Live the Queen

"Locke's writing is smart and fast-paced, full of sharp dialogue and vivid detail. This stylish, original story is perfectly suited to a wonderfully constructed world."—Publishers Weekly on God Save the Queen

"Will leave readers breathless."—Cleveland Plain Dealer

Locus on God Save the Queen

"Delightfully hard-boiled attitude... this is a fun adventure all around."

Philippa Ballantine

"God Save the Queen is a fresh, witty, and darkly beautiful ride through a London ruled by a vampire Queen Victoria. Carried along by enchanting Alexandra Vardan you'll enjoy every minute of adventure and mystery."

Gail Dayton on God Save the Queen

"A fantastic ride from beginning to end."

RT Book Reviews (4 1/2 stars)

"Locke has created a truly stunning world ripe with angst, anger and treachery, not to mention filled with complicated characters who are truly unforgettable. Fans of complex and gritty steampunk: Make sure this book and series are on your to-buy list!"

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170148516
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	11/12/2013
Series:	Immortal Empire , #3
Edition description:	Unabridged

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