Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis
The Vampire Chronicles 12
📘 About This Book
SOON TO BE A MAJOR TV SHOW, FROM THE NETWORK BEHIND THE WALKING DEAD '[W]hen I found Rice's work I absolutely loved how she took that genre and (...) made [it] feel so contemporary and relevant' Sarah Pinborough, bestselling author of Behind Her Eyes '[Rice wrote] in the great tradition of the gothic' Ramsey Campbell, bestselling author of The Hungry Moon "In my dreams, I saw a city fall into the sea. I heard the cries of thousands. I saw flames that outshone the lamps of heaven. And all the world was shaken..." Lestat de Lioncourt is no longer alone. A strange, otherworldly spirit has resurfaced, taking possession of his body and soul. All-seeing, all-knowing, its voice whispers in his ear, telling the hypnotic tale of Atlantis, the great sea power of ancient times... Prince Lestat is seduced by the power of this ancient spirit, but is he right to trust it? Why has Lestat, leader of the vampires, been chosen as its bodily host? And what of Atlantis, the mysterious heaven on earth? Why must the vampires reckon so many millennia later with the terrifying force of this ageless, all-powerful Atalantaya spirit? It falls to Lestat to discover the truth. 'There's little doubt about the paperback that will be selling like hotcakes this month. Anne Rice's Vampire Chronicles saga continues.' - SFX 'Linguistically masterful, structurally solid and weaved like a gossamer web of nightwalker excellence. Anne Rice further solidifies her undisputed reputation for penning novels of dark poetry, where Lestat lives and breathes in all his benevolence. Pompous, preening, princely and beyond earthly reproach. For the uninitiated and experienced traveller alike this continuation of The Vampire Chronicles makes a mockery of any shared cinematic universe you can name.' - Flickering Myth 'Anne Rice's prose has always been lyrical and poetic, the words ebbing and flowing from page to page, calmly and rhythmically. In this latest edition, she proposes some ethical and spiritual quandaries from both sides of the sets of characters.' - On: Magazine
📖 Summary
Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis by Anne Rice is a sprawling, imaginative work of fiction published in 2017 that spans 567 pages. The narrative dives back into the rich, gothic, and contemporary-feeling world of the iconic vampire Lestat de Lioncourt. In this installment, Prince Lestat finds himself grappling with a profound transformation. No longer isolated in his eternal existence, he is suddenly overtaken by a strange, otherworldly spirit. This mysterious entity takes possession of both his body and his soul, plunging him into a deep connection with ancient history. The spirit is all-seeing and all-knowing, whispering hypnotic tales directly into his ear about Atlantis, the legendary great sea power of ancient times. Through these visions and the voice of the spirit, the novel unfolds a dramatic and haunting exploration of a lost civilization. Readers are treated to visions of a grand city falling into the sea, accompanied by the cries of thousands and flames that outshone the lamps of heaven, leaving all the world shaken. Anne Rice expertly weaves these ancient, mythic elements of lost continents and supernatural possession into the modern gothic tradition that her readers have loved for decades. The book expands the scope of her expansive vampire universe, addressing contemporary relevance while honoring the grand traditions of horror and fantasy literature. As Lestat struggles against and surrenders to the hypnotic voice and the visions of Atlantis, the narrative examines themes of power, ancient legacy, and the heavy burdens of immortality. Fans of the series and newcomers alike will find themselves immersed in a rich tapestry of supernatural lore and historical mythmaking.
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⚖️ Pros & Cons
✅ Pros
Expands the beloved vampire universe with rich gothic traditions.
Weaves ancient mythology about Atlantis into a modern supernatural narrative.
Delivers evocative and memorable descriptions of apocalyptic ancient events.
Features complex character development for the iconic protagonist Lestat.
⚠️ Cons
The dense mythological lore may feel overwhelming for casual readers.
Pacing can occasionally slow down due to the heavy emphasis on historical exposition.
✍️ About the Author
Anne Rice (1941-2021) was an American author best known for 'The Vampire Chronicles', beginning with 'Interview with the Vampire', which redefined vampire fiction for modern audiences.
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Who is the author of Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis? +
The book was written by Anne Rice.
When was the book published? +
It was published in 2017.
How many pages does the book have? +
The book contains 567 pages.
What supernatural event happens to Lestat in the story? +
A strange, otherworldly spirit takes possession of his body and soul, whispering tales of Atlantis.
What ancient civilization is featured prominently in the plot? +
The great sea power of ancient times, Atlantis, is featured through hypnotic tales and visions.
