God Save the Queen

by Kate Locke Narrated by Courtney Patterson

Overview

The first in an alternate fantasy series where vampires, werewolves, and goblins rule London.
Queen Victoria rules with an immortal fist.

The undead matriarch presides over a Britain where the Aristocracy is made up of werewolves and vampires, where goblins live underground and mothers know better than to let their children out after dark. It's a world where the nobility are infected with the Plague (side-effects include undeath), Hysteria is the popular affliction of the day, and leeches are considered a delicacy. And a world where technology lives side by side with magic. The year is 2012 and Pax Britannia still reigns.

Xandra Vardan is a member of the elite Royal Guard, and it is her duty to protect the Aristocracy. But when her sister goes missing, Xandra will set out on a path that undermines everything she believed in and uncover a conspiracy that threatens to topple the empire. And she is the key -- the prize -- in a very dangerous struggle.

The fantastic start to The Immortal Empire series that continues with the spectacular undead books, The Queen is Dead and Long Live the Queen.

Editorial Reviews

Publishers Weekly

Xandra Vardan is a member of the Royal Guard in an alternate Britain where the aristocracy includes vampires and werewolves, and Queen Victoria—the first vampire to take the throne—reigns, young and beautiful as ever. An immortal ruling class has implications beyond mere blood-drinking; technological and social changes are inhibited, often in strange and unexpected ways. Same-sex marriage is legal, for example, but horse-drawn carriages run the fashionable streets. Xandra, the daughter of an aristocratic vampire, is drawn into a world of deadly conspiracies when her sister vanishes under suspicious circumstances. What with plots to kill the queen, sinister secret medical experiments, and some oddly sympathetic cannibal goblins, there’s treachery at every turn. 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. Agent: Miriam Kriss, Irene Goodman Literary Agency. (July)

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

Product Details

BN ID:	2940170060856
Publisher:	Hachette Audio
Publication date:	07/03/2012
Series:	Immortal Empire , #1
Edition description:	Unabridged

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