A powerful continuation of Anne Rice’s iconic Vampire Chronicles, The Queen of the Damned brings the ancient vampire Akasha to life as she rises to rule the world. Told through multiple voices and layered histories, this novel weaves mythology, darkness, and the origins of the vampire race into a sweeping narrative. A cornerstone of modern gothic literature and one of Rice’s most influential works. Features Ninth printing of the 1988 Knopf hardcover Classic dust jacket artwork Iconic gothic vampire series Collectible continuing volume in The Vampire Chronicles Sturdy hardcover binding Contains the full unabridged text Dust jacket shows tearing along the back outer edge Jacket has scuffing and minor surface wear Pages have typical age toning Boards show mild shelf wear Clean interior with strong binding Box 16