Book description
This is the fifth title in the compelling and chilling saga of Darren
Shan, but the second part in a new trilogy, following Darren's
initiation into the vampire clan.
Compelled by his loyalty to Mr Crepsley, Darren Shan, the vampire's
assistant, agrees to prove his worthiness to the vampire clan by
undertaking a series of trials. Each Trial is set by the Vampire Princes
to test agility, cunning and intelligence. Failure means death.
Whilst their attention is focused on Darren, the vampire clan fail to
notice that the vampaneze have infiltrated their mountain stronghold.
Who is the traitor helping the vampaneze, and will Darren survive the
trials to oust the vampire's greatest foes?
Another atmospheric and terrifying tale from the author of Cirque Du
Freak. Cirque Du Freak
“…fast-paced and compelling book which leaves the reader hungry for more.”
JK Rowling
'Brilliant, macabre tale.'
Guardian
"I read Cirque Du Freak last week. I loved it. I love the way you
manage to juggle the funny with the unpleasant, the affection with the
hurt. It's
great story-telling."
Roddy Doyle
The Vampire's Assistant
“The Vampire's Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a
fascinating plot.”
The Good Book Guide
Vampire Mountain
“Get your teeth into it!”
Funday Times Darren Shan is the number-one best-selling author of the
series THE SAGA OF DARREN SHAN, the DEMONATA and more recently the SAGA
OF LARTEN CREPSLEY and ZOM-B. His books have been read by millions of
people around the world and translated into more than 25 languages.
Darren lives in seclusion in the depths of Ireland. He is a big film
buff, and also loves theatre, comics and books, and collecting art. He
loves dreaming up new ways to terrify his readers, but never drinks
blood. Or so he claims.
