Midnight Empire: The Restoration Series

Midnight Empire: The Restoration #1–3 omnibus

by Annabel Chase

Return to the world of the Midnight Empire where darkness reigns and vampires rule in this 3-book Midnight The Restoration series box set.

Endless Knight, Book 1
New York is my prison.

Once a sought-after assassin, a single error in judgment landed me in servitude to House August, the most powerful vampire family in North America. Now I use my special brand of magic as a member of their security team, fighting monsters in the city and keeping the royal family’s many enemies at bay.

When the queen summons me for an assignment and offers my freedom in return, I want to jump at the chance—until she tells me what the assignment is.

Like a valiant knight, I am to escort her son from the family’s stronghold in Florida back to New York, which would be difficult enough without my messy romantic history with the rogue prince.

I accept the job because my freedom means more than my wounded pride.

Darkness and monsters stand between us and our destination. Thankfully I’ve never been afraid of either one.

I soon discover there’s more at stake than the return of the prodigal son. Even if we survive our enemies, I’m not sure I’ll survive the journey with the vampire who broke my heart.

Red Rook, Book 2

I thought my newfound freedom would allow me to shake off the stink of New York City and start a new life somewhere else, a place where nobody knows me as Death Bringer or Britt the Bloody. A place where I’m not associated with ridiculous prophecies.

Looks like fate has other plans.

When the city is attacked, I find myself on the wrong side of the border. The only option is to take up arms alongside my vampire overlords and fight my way out. It doesn’t help that Alaric is by my side, reminding me of exactly what I’d be leaving behind.

My instinct is to fight for myself—for survival—but at some point I realize I just might be fighting for a hell of a lot more.

Glass King, Book 3

I didn’t ask to be part of a prophecy and I certainly didn’t ask to be held captive by zealots. They may call me a savior, but they treat me like a sacrifice they’re waiting to make to the gods. Not much of a sacrifice given what they think of me.
My only saving grace is that I don’t have to face the dangers alone. This time I have an ally in the form of a knight from Britannia City—London Hayes. Unfortunately, nobody knows where we are or what the group intends to do with us, which means we’re on our own.

Meanwhile, there are larger forces at work that threaten to tilt our vampire-ruled world on its axis and it’s up to us to stop them—if we can escape our captors in time.

Glass King is the third and final book in the Midnight The Restoration urban fantasy trilogy, but be sure not to miss other books in the Midnight Empire saga.

670 pages, Kindle Edition

Published March 6, 2023

About the author

Annabel Chase is the author of urban fantasy and cozy mystery novels. She would love to live in a magical town where she can shop at Ready-to-Were for the the perfect outfit, flirt with hot angels and vampires, and cook gourmet meals without exerting any effort. Visit her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Annabel-Chas... or on her website at www.annabelchase.com.

Reviews

[Blake · Rating 4 out of 5]

(FYI I tend to only review one book per series, unless I want to change my scoring by 0.50 or more of a star. -- I tend not to read reviews until after I read a book, so I go in with an open mind.)

4.25



First time read the author's work?: No

Will you be reading more?: Yes

Would you recommend?: Yes


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How I rate Stars: 5* = I loved (must read all I can find by the author)
4* = I really enjoyed (got to read all the series and try other books by the author).
3* = I enjoyed (I will continue to read the series)
or
3* = Good book just not my thing (I realised I don't like the genre or picked up a kids book to review in error.)

All of the above scores means I would recommend them!
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2* = it was okay (I might give the next book in the series a try, to see if that was better IMHO.)
1* = Disliked

Note: adding these basic 'reviews' after finding out that some people see the stars differently than I do - hoping this clarifies how I feel about the book. :-)

[Debra Aschenbrenner · Rating 5 out of 5]

great series!

When I started on the first book, I was hooked. Annabelle Chase always delivers a fast paced story with purpose, goals, and solving a mystery. Who would not want to read a story like this? The characters are well developed, quirky, and show how being different is a gift, not a curse. Keep writing Annabelle, your power is telling a great story of self discovery, acceptance, and learning to love self.

[Mrs F A Wiles · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rounding up one story but others still to come.

Continue of Brinn and choices we make. Brinn keeps growing in maturity and finding how much she is loved and cared for. Working well with others in a team. She is no longer alone. Great adventures, struggles, and learning who to trust. Fast and very bloody. Great book