- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks; 1st edition (2 Oct 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0007231318
- ISBN-13: 978-0007231317
- Product Dimensions: 21.8 x 14.4 x 3.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 160,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Praise for BEC
"All the spells, severed body parts and horror you expect from Shan, with a nail-biting and shocking finish." Waterstone's Books Quarterly
"To my shame, this is the first of Shan's books I have read; I now understand why they are so popular… Very enjoyable." Books for Keeps
Praise for Lord Loss:
“Utterly unputdownable” The Times
“The master of children’s horror at his blood-curdling best.” Publishing News
Praise for Darren Shan:
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 Standard
Cirque 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's great story-telling."
Roddy Doyle
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Praise for Lord Loss: "Utterly unputdownable" The Times "The master of children's horror at his blood-curdling best." Publishing News Praise for Darren Shan: 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 Standard Cirque 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's great story-telling." Roddy Doyle
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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Im sorry, but there is no way that anyone can say this book lacks a compelong story. Ok maybe not completly original, all of the other three share roughly the same story, with the main difference being the characters, but as others say, I found the book utterly unputdownable. I believe Darren Shan to be the best modern day writter and this book made me realise this even more.
I think it is very clever the way he writes in celtic times, using words people of that time would have said, for example: Tuath meaning country. There is a word guide in the back of the book that states the meaning of the strange words.
THIS BOOK IS DEFINATLEY NOT BORING I coulndt put it down.
I also thought that the story had a good ending, although I can see what others mean when they say that it was weak.
It is worth buying, so too are the other three of his series,
Lord loss
Demon theif
Slawter
I would advise buying the other three before reading this, as the fourth book explains mysteries from the other three books.
His acclaimed vampire series is also very good
I think it is very clever the way he writes in celtic times, using words people of that time would have said, for example: Tuath meaning country. There is a word guide in the back of the book that states the meaning of the strange words.
THIS BOOK IS DEFINATLEY NOT BORING I coulndt put it down.
I also thought that the story had a good ending, although I can see what others mean when they say that it was weak.
It is worth buying, so too are the other three of his series,
Lord loss
Demon theif
Slawter
I would advise buying the other three before reading this, as the fourth book explains mysteries from the other three books.
His acclaimed vampire series is also very good
16 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is a must buy! Very gripping and a great story. THe book is set in the past where tribes fought for they're lives. Bec goes on an adventure to find a young boy they call "Run fast"'s tribe. they later find out that the only people left of his tribe is the magical druid drust. they embark on a quest to shut down the demonatas source and come along lots of events on the way. Brillaint book! Before you buy this i suggest getting the first three books as these are equall as good:
1: Lord Loss
2: Demon Thief
3: Slawter
4: Bec
1: Lord Loss
2: Demon Thief
3: Slawter
4: Bec
7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have read all darren shan books and was so eager to read this. When i got it it was so good i read it 24 7. Its all you exspect a darren shan book to be, scary, exciting and very dark. Lord loss is back to his best in this thrilling adventure that you MUST READ
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wow!!
well I've got to say this book is awesome I may have only read 2 of his books but this probably tops them all. I love it it is impossible to get out of. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Mr. S. K. Fuller
Bec
The condition was what was described by the seller. The dust jacket had a little mre wear than I would have expected though. Overall the book was in near perfect condition.
Published 11 months ago by Bec
Bec by Darren Shan
Seeing the cover of this book, I was thoroughly excited about the read ahead, and so began as soon as it was delivered. Read more
Published 12 months ago by jkelly
clarky4u
Bought for my daughter who is 15, loves these books,last one only took a week to finish, will continue to buy from this seller, delivery spot on very quick! thanks
Published 17 months ago by clarky4u
brilliant!
I loved this book! The setting was brilliant (I'm a sucker for anything celtic or thereabouts), the characters were great (I loved Bran! Read more
Published on 28 Mar 2010 by Larewen Evenstar
Brilliant book
This is a very good book, and it explains a lot of events that happen in the series, for example, how the Grady's turn into werewolves, how Lord Loss first found his love of chess,... Read more
Published on 23 Mar 2010 by Rachael Smith
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Bec has never led a normal life, or was never given the chance to. Born only remembering her mother and how she passed away, Bec was saved by a village's priestess who urged the... Read more
Published on 7 Jun 2008 by TeensReadToo
Bec
Having written this review after reading the following book, I can easily disagree with a few comments of this book having nothing to do with the storyline and it being just a bit... Read more
Published on 28 April 2008 by C. Stannard
5 ++++++ stars! unbelievable
this book is utterly unputdowneable, as it says on the back! i thought it was quite qierd, being not my usualy type of girlie chick flick kind of book. Read more
Published on 28 Feb 2008 by Superstar20
Sorry for only rating 3 stars, Mr Shan!
I feel bad only giving this book 3 out of 5 stars because I am a big Darren Shan fan, I really liked The Saga of Darren Shan and LOVED the first three books in the Demonata series,... Read more
Published on 11 Jan 2008 by marky77
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