The Queen Is Dead

by Kate Locke

Overview

The sequel to Kate Locke's spectacular Immortal Empire series that began in God Save the Queen.

Xandra Vardan is the newly crowned Goblin Queen of England. But her complicated life is by no means over.

There are the political factions vying for her favor, and the all-too-close scrutiny of Queen Victoria, who wants her head. Not to mention her werewolf boyfriend has demands of his own, and her mother is hell-bent on destroying the monarchy. Now she's the main suspect in a murder investigation — and Xandra barely knows which way is up.

What she does know is that nothing lasts forever — and immortality isn't all its cracked up to be.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316334761
Publisher:	Orbit
Publication date:	02/28/2017
Series:	The Immortal Empire , #2
Edition description:	Reissue
Pages:	352
Sales rank:	799,928
Product dimensions:	4.30(w) x 6.80(h) x 1.10(d)

About the Author

Kate Locke is a shameless anglophile who wrote her first book at age twelve. Fortunately, that book about a British pop band is lost forever. During 'off' hours Kate spends time caressing her collection of Fluevogs, watches BBC America, or plays with makeup. She loves history, the paranormal, horror, and sparkly things.

Editorial Reviews

'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

From the Publisher

After her sister’s death, her mentor’s betrayal, and her discovery that she was actually born a goblin, Lady Alexandra Varden is trying to adjust to her new reality. Moira Quirk’s narration matches Xandra’s headstrong character perfectly as things go awryin the second title of The Immortal Empire series. Quirk’s sassy British tones will keep listeners riveted as Xandra and her werewolf boyfriend, Vex, discover that her brother’s kidnapping is part of a scheme to create new full-blooded vampire Aristocrats. Quirk readily captures Xandra’s frustration and bewilderment as she ends up facing down vampire enemies, the immortal Queen Victoria, and humans determined to take back their land. J.M. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2013 - AudioFile

After her sister’s death, her mentor’s betrayal, and her discovery that she was actually born a goblin, Lady Alexandra Varden is trying to adjust to her new reality. Moira Quirk’s narration matches Xandra’s headstrong character perfectly as things go awryin the second title of The Immortal Empire series. Quirk’s sassy British tones will keep listeners riveted as Xandra and her werewolf boyfriend, Vex, discover that her brother’s kidnapping is part of a scheme to create new full-blooded vampire Aristocrats. Quirk readily captures Xandra’s frustration and bewilderment as she ends up facing down vampire enemies, the immortal Queen Victoria, and humans determined to take back their land. J.M. © AudioFile 2013, Portland, Maine

APRIL 2013 - AudioFile