“The latest installment of Darren Shan’s bestselling saga will surely satiate his legions of bloodthirsty fans. As fast paced and thrilling as ever, his writing will encourage even reluctant readers to devour the series.” Amazon.com, editorial review
Description
Half-vampire Darren and his new friend are on the hunt for a monster in the third installment of New York Times bestselling Saga of Darren Shan series.
Darren, the vampire's assistant, gets a taste of the city when he leaves the Cirque du Freak with Evra the snake-boy and Mr. Crepsley. When corpses are discovered—corpses drained of blood—Darren and Evra are compelled to hunt down whatever foul creature is committing such horrendous acts. Meanwhile, beneath the streets, evil stalks Darren and Evra, and all clues point to Mr. Crepsley. Can they escape, or are they doomed to perish in the tunnels of blood?
Praise
“The latest installment of Darren Shan’s bestselling saga will surely satiate his legions of bloodthirsty fans. As fast paced and thrilling as ever, his writing will encourage even reluctant readers to devour the series.” Amazon.com, editorial review
“A perfect book for reluctant middle school readers.” VOYA
“Darren Shan is building a loyal following with his highly original, highly creative, deliciously creepy tales.” Children’s Literature
“Compulsively readable.” School Library Journal
“Fast-paced and full of macabre touches.” J. K. Rowling
Details
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Release Day | Oct 31, 2013 |
| Release Date | November 1, 2013 |
| Number in Series | 3 |
| Series Display String | The Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan Series |
| Release Date Machine | 1383264000 |
| Imprint | Blackstone Publishing |
| Provider | Blackstone Publishing |
| Categories | Children's Books, 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
Half-vampire Darren and his new friend are on the hunt for a monster in the third installment of New York Times bestselling Saga of Darren Shan series.
Darren, the vampire's assistant, gets a taste of the city when he leaves the Cirque du Freak with Evra the snake-boy and Mr. Crepsley. When corpses are discovered—corpses drained of blood—Darren and Evra are compelled to hunt down whatever foul creature is committing such horrendous acts. Meanwhile, beneath the streets, evil stalks Darren and Evra, and all clues point to Mr. Crepsley. Can they escape, or are they doomed to perish in the tunnels of blood?
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