“Overflowing with guts, gore, and unguessable plot twists, this series is a stylishly written alternative to the now jaded Point Horror.” Times Educational Supplement (UK)
Description
The pursuit begins…
After six years of living in Vampire Mountain, Darren Shan, the Vampire Prince, leaves on a life or death mission. As part of an elite force, Darren searches the world for the Vampaneze Lord, who is determined to lead his forces to victory against the vampires. But the road ahead is long and dangerous—and lined with the bodies of the damned.
Hunters of the Dusk is the start of an action-packed, three-part Darren Shan adventure, a tale of quests, friendship, treachery, despair, and bloodshed.
Praise
“Overflowing with guts, gore, and unguessable plot twists, this series is a stylishly written alternative to the now jaded Point Horror.” Times Educational Supplement (UK)
“Chock-full of the suspense that’s made Shan’s Cirque du Freak series a smash hit, the seventh installment revs up when Mr. Tiny visits Vampire Mountain with surprising revelations about the Vampaneze Lord and some new, unexpected troops he’s managed to create…Hunters of the Dusk is a darkly thrilling, crucial read in the series.” Barnes & Noble, editorial review
“This installment is a must-read for fans of the series. They will not be able to put it down. The prologue at the beginning of the book is great for providing the background of Cirque du Freak for those who are unfamiliar with the series. The story itself is enthralling and will create instant Darren Shan fans of any new readers. As with all books in the series, the cliffhanger ending will leave readers desperate for the next chapter of the Darren Shan saga.” VOYA
“Well paced and smoothly flowing, Darren Shan has crafted another finely wrought effort in the bestselling Saga of Darren Shan.” Children’s Literature
“Action-packed…Simple language, a fast pace, humor, and a suspenseful plot are the hallmarks of this seventh entry in the series.” School Library Journal
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Release Date | January 1, 2014 |
| Number in Series | 7 |
| Series Display String | The Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1388534400 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Children's Books, Action & Adventure, Mystery & Suspense, Children/YA, Children 8-12, Fiction - All, Fiction - Child |
Author Bio
Darren Shan is the New York Times bestselling author of more than forty novels, including the Demonata series, the Saga of Larten Crepsley, the Saga of Darren Shan, the Zom-B series, among others, as well as several stand-alone novels. His books are sold on every continent and in over thirty languages and have been bestsellers in countries including the US, Britain, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, Hungary, Japan, Taiwan, and the UAE. In total, they have sold over twenty-five million copies worldwide.
Narrator Bio
Ralph Lister is an actor, voice actor, and AudioFile Earphones Award–winning narrator. He spent fifteen years in London theater before moving to the United States to focus on film and television. He has held numerous roles in Shakespeare and modern dramas, as well as starring roles in independent films. His voice and character work can be heard in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearland 13 Going On 30. He lives in Los Angeles.
Overview
The pursuit begins…
After six years of living in Vampire Mountain, Darren Shan, the Vampire Prince, leaves on a life or death mission. As part of an elite force, Darren searches the world for the Vampaneze Lord, who is determined to lead his forces to victory against the vampires. But the road ahead is long and dangerous—and lined with the bodies of the damned.
Hunters of the Dusk is the start of an action-packed, three-part Darren Shan adventure, a tale of quests, friendship, treachery, despair, and bloodshed.
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