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Praise for ‘Lord Loss’:
“Utterly unputdownable” The Times
“The master of children’s horror at his bloodcurdling best” Publishing News
Praise for ‘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…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 storytelling.” Roddy Doyle
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Stunning box set of the first six novels in The Saga of Darren Shan – the perfect gift for budding horror fans!
Darren Shan is just an ordinary schoolboy – until he gets an invitation to visit the Cirque Du Freak… until he meets Madame Octa… until he comes face to face with a creature of the night! Trapped into a deadly bargain, Darren knows that his life will never be the same again and that he must learn to face the otherworldly challenges that lie in store for him as the vampire’s assistant – even perils deep within the heart of Vampire Mountain!
This box set contains the following bloodcurdling novels:
Cirque Du Freak
The Vampire’s Assistant
Tunnels of Blood
The Vampire Prince
Trials of Death
Vampire Mountain
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I began reading these books about four years ago as I was trying to encourage my son, then aged 12, to read for pleasure. He started them but only read the first couple, but that is him and no reflection on the Darren Shan vampire novels. I, however, could simply not put them down once I had started one and enjoyed them all from 'Cirque du Freak' right through to 'Sons of Destiny.' (I still get chills when I notice the initials 'RV' together somewhere on a numberplate or in an advert.)
Having been brought up in the 50's/60's on a reading diet of Enid Blyton and 'The Bunty' and 'Judy' comics and having recently read all the Harry Potter books, I am amazed at the incredibly high standard of writing there is these days for youngsters - long may that continue!
Don't hesitate to buy these for your teenager - and if they don't read them, try them yourself!
Noreen (Aged, well over 50!)
Having been brought up in the 50's/60's on a reading diet of Enid Blyton and 'The Bunty' and 'Judy' comics and having recently read all the Harry Potter books, I am amazed at the incredibly high standard of writing there is these days for youngsters - long may that continue!
Don't hesitate to buy these for your teenager - and if they don't read them, try them yourself!
Noreen (Aged, well over 50!)
36 of 39 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I began reading the saga of darren shan when I was approximately 14 years old, by chance picking up the first book of the series in my school library. I am now 17 and these series of books have changed the way I look at childrens literature. The style and tempo of the books are deep, meaningful, reflective and at times extremely emotional. They tackle decisions and choices that would be impossible to make and really get the readers thinking and involved in the books. You will instantly be pulled into the life of the teenage boy and empathise with his life, I guarantee you will be unable to put any of the books down without reading as much as humanly possible. The term "unputdownable" has been bounded about a lot recently but these series of books truely are. They include a type of incredible fast paced tempo complete with humour and lovable characters which I have never come across before. Although classed as childrens books I assure you both parents have read them and enjoyed them thoroughly. I would certainly recomend each and every single book of the series to anyone with even a mild intrest in horror. Pick the set up today, you will not regret it.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I found it hard to balance my life with reading this saga, I couldn't put it down, and with mysteries and problems always arising, the characters get more intense, loved every minute i spent reading this, one of the best adventures and character development I have ever read!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Amazing
i thought these books were brill and finished these plus the other 6, vampire wars and vampire destiny trilogies, in four days. UN-put-down able! Read more
Published on 1 Jan 2010 by Ms. A. M. Atkins
vampirish saga
A vampirish tale that sucks at your attention and threatens the fabric of our known world.
You know things of the dark are meer faery tales. Don't you? Read more
You know things of the dark are meer faery tales. Don't you? Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2009 by Inkblot
Amazing
I'm a 15 year old girl. My friend told me to read these books, and I finished all 12 in about a week. Sheer brilliance, with a perfect ending.
Published on 25 Oct 2009 by PaulaGlancy
The Saga of Darren Shan Box Set 1 - 6
Very good books .
Don't read that often but as soon as i picked up the first book i could not stop till i had finished the set. Read more
Don't read that often but as soon as i picked up the first book i could not stop till i had finished the set. Read more
Published on 2 Sep 2009 by M. J. Harte
Darren shan box set
I thought the Darren shan box set was a fantastic set.
you wont now whats coming next.Full of twists and turns.
And dont mention the perfectly reasonable price. Read more
you wont now whats coming next.Full of twists and turns.
And dont mention the perfectly reasonable price. Read more
Published on 3 Aug 2009
Boys' Own
We bought this for my 9 year old. He and his friends absolutely love Darren Shan, although their school strongly disapproves as they consider him too gory and there is the odd... Read more
Published on 1 July 2009 by C. Walston
the saga ofthese bo darren shan
the stories of darren shan are compelling reading although they are teenagers books i at 63 find it hard to put them down.
Published on 7 Jun 2009 by Mrs. C. Turner
super books! but...
i love these books, so i brought them my self, i was under the image this was the complete saga. its not, this is only the frist half. Read more
Published on 26 May 2009 by Maali W. Johns
the saga of darren shan box set
my grandson was delighted with these books which were a christmas present he is just 13 yrs old and it has got him into reading proper books instead of games magazines
Published on 6 Feb 2009 by B. Bower
Darren shan books are the best!!!
I enjoyed these books and the front covers of each book is unique and good. The storyline is amazingly thought out and if you get the last six books, you will understand that... Read more
Published on 2 Feb 2009 by Darren Shan queen!
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