Review

Lord of the Shadows'Stephen King for kids … Darren Shan has brought his own brand of vampire mythology into the heads and hearts of thousands of children with his vivid and compelling series The Saga of Darren Shan, about one boy's journey from ordinary lad to vampire prince. Once they're hooked, kids tend to rip into the flesh of these books, quickly draining them of their life blood. The covers, with images of ghouls, creeping hands and dripping fangs are terrifying alone. ' Metro Life, Evening StandardCirque Du Freak“…fast-paced and compelling book which leaves the reader hungry for more.”JK Rowling"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'sgreat story-telling."Roddy DoyleThe Vampire’s Assistant“The Vampire’s Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot.”The Good Book GuideVampire Mountain“Get your teeth into it!”Funday Times

About the Author

Darren Shan was born in London but at an early age he moved to Limerick, Ireland, with his parents and younger brother. He grew up watching old Dracula horror movies and reading spooky comics, which were the inspirations for this series. Sons of Destiny is his twelfth and final novel in the bestselling Cirque Du Freak series.