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Praise for Hell’s Horizon:
‘Thrilling, chilling and a great read.’ Sun
‘Plenty of twists and thrills … Shan is adept at grabbing the attention with bursts of shocking violence’ SFX
Praise for Procession of the Dead:
‘A beguiling read … a fantastic revelation at the end’ SFX
‘Explicit, brutal fantasy … the narrative voice is engagingly cocky and the action races along’ The Times
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The final, never-before-published volume in the noirish, gritty urban fantasy for adults from the bestselling Children’s author.
‘The Cardinal is dead – long live The Cardinal’
For ten years Capac Raimi has ruled the City as The Cardinal. Created by the first Cardinal to rule after him and continue his legacy, Capac cannot be killed. But that doesn’t stop his enemies trying. And he has a lot of enemies.
In the past Capac’s always been content to wait his adversaries out, safe in the knowledge that he can’t lose playing a long game. But things are changing. Rival gangs are gaining power in the City. And figures from Capac’s past are reappearing – people only he remembers, the first Cardinal’s other creations, who disappeared with him ten years ago.
It can only mean one thing. The mysterious Incan priests, the ancient powers behind the City, have never been happy about ceding control to Capac. Now they have a plan to take the City back. And this time Capac really could have a fight to the death on his hands…
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Darren Shan is one of those authors that you either love or hate. Personally I love the guy's writing but that doesn't mean that it will appeal to everyone. Within this offering is a tale that will keep you guessing, some great characters and to be honest quite a bit of growth and whilst you can technically read this without having read the previous two I'd heavily advise against that as you won't get the full Shan flavour. It's quirky, its twisted and to be honest the weirdness is strangely appealing. A great offering from the author in this series and definitely a real piece of escapism.
Format:Paperback
Darren Shan has outdone himself in the City Trilogy, and the same goes for City of Snakes! The stories of book one and two collide bringing out a grand finalie for the story.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
No doubt in my mind that this series of books are the best I have ever read. And I read a lot! Being 18 I think I am basically Darren's target audience and also anyone a bit older. I wouldn't suggest this is a read to anyone younger than 15/16 as some of the text is quite... graphic?
This is the 3rd book in the series and ties things together quite quite nicely! I'd have to say it isn't quite as good as Hell's Horizon but... Still incredible! Buy this book! (But read the other two first, obviously) Procession of the Dead (The City Trilogy) and Hell's Horizon: The City Trilogy 2
This is the 3rd book in the series and ties things together quite quite nicely! I'd have to say it isn't quite as good as Hell's Horizon but... Still incredible! Buy this book! (But read the other two first, obviously) Procession of the Dead (The City Trilogy) and Hell's Horizon: The City Trilogy 2
Most Recent Customer Reviews
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Have not sat down to read yet as I bought all 3 of this series at once, however I am half way through the first book and I am loving it. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Tegz1
Why the out-sized format?
Sorry dear readers, but before even reading this book by the wonderful Darren Shan, I was entirely irritated by the size of it! Read more
Published 10 months ago by Katreader
By the end you just won't care.
I am sorry but this was a major disappointment.
The first episode was surreal and very intriguing
The second was different but also intriguing. Read more
The first episode was surreal and very intriguing
The second was different but also intriguing. Read more
Published 20 months ago by F. Wight
Stay away from the crazy snake man!
Capac Raimi is The Cardinal, ruler of what is known simply as, the City. Created by the mysterious and enigmatic, blind Incan priests at the behest of the previous Cardinal, he... Read more
Published 21 months ago by C. A. Gallagher
Absolutely fabulous
I love this story and couldn't wait for the last book. Darren Shan knows his stuff. Apart from the "V.." series which I will never read, can't even type it. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Rosalind DETERVILLE
promising action, mystery, interest, but not for me.
I thought I might like this one, since I'm such a Sci-Fi fan. Sounded promising: a ruler who cannot die, even though many try to kill him and succeed. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Nish Pfister
Intriguing Yet Utter Juicy Succulence Ancient Incan Mystery...
City Of Snakes,
Was An Amazing,
Awe Inspiring,
Intriguing Story,
In Which The Whole Ancient Power Crazed, Inca Villager vibe Is Rife, Our Heroes Capac Is In... Read more
Was An Amazing,
Awe Inspiring,
Intriguing Story,
In Which The Whole Ancient Power Crazed, Inca Villager vibe Is Rife, Our Heroes Capac Is In... Read more
Published on 5 May 2010 by Ms. Y. D. Barkley
Great wrap up for the series
This book perfectly closes The City series of Darren Shan books, with some interesting twists, and good changes of narration. Read more
Published on 5 April 2010 by Joshua Gigg
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