Grubbs Grady hates history and ballet, and loves bacon, rats and playing tricks on his squeamish older sister. When he opts out of a weekend family trip, he never guesses that he is about to take a terrifying journey to the heart of darkness. Hungry demons and howling werewolves haunt his waking nightmares...and threaten his life.
Cinque prove, pochissime probabilità di sopravvivenza. Un rito sanguinario al quale ogni creatura della notte deve sottoporsi, perché solo i migliori restano in vita, o in quello che le somiglia. E il momento è arrivato anche per Darren Shan. I Principi dei Vampiri si sono riuniti per giudicarlo, e non avranno nessuna pietà per lui. Se non riuscirà a superare le prove, solo la morte gli tenderà la mano. E se ancora, dopo aver attraversato indenne il Labirinto Acquatico, evitato le fiamme della Sala del Fuoco e le punte acuminate del Percorso sugli Aghi, non avesse il coraggio di proseguire... la morte potrebbe sembrargli una grazia di fronte alla punizione prevista per i disertori. Età di lettura: da 10 anni.
La caccia al potentissimo Signore dei Vampiri Killer conduce Darren Shan a incontri terrificanti con personaggi che emergono dal suo passato di umano. Il suo destino di vampiro esige da lui lealtà e verità, ma il mondo dei vampiri killer è popolato di esseri infidi, crudeli e vendicativi! Età di lettura: da 10 anni.
The nightmare begins with the Vampire Blood trilogy, which includes Cirque Du Freak, The Vampire's Assistant, and Tunnels of Blood. Join Darren Shan as he descends into darkness. In Cirque Du Freak, Darren and his friend Steve attend a forbidden freak show featuring terrifying half-human, half-animal performers. Captivated by the amazing spider Madam Octa, Darren attempts to steal her, but the plan goes awry when the spider bites Steve. To save his friend, Darren must sell his soul to an evil vampire for the antidote. In The Vampire's Assistant, Darren becomes the assistant to the vampire Mr. Crepsley and returns to the Cirque. There, he befriends Evra Von, the snake-boy, along with local boys Sam and RV. As the youngest half-vampire, Darren enjoys his new life among the performers but struggles with his aversion to drinking human blood, desperately clinging to his humanity. In Tunnels of Blood, Mr. Crepsley is summoned by the Vampire Generals, prompting Darren and Evra to leave the Cirque and accompany him to the city. There, Darren meets Debbie, but his life as a Vampire's Assistant takes a dark turn when corpses drained of blood are discovered. Suspicious of Mr. Crepsley's secretive behavior, Darren and Evra follow him, leading to a confrontation with a deadly creature of the night that threatens them all.
Now half-vampire, Darren Shan is ready to enjoy some downtime as he accompanies Mr. Crepsley on a trip away from Cirque Du Freak. However, his pleasant holiday turns gruesome as peculiar murders plague the city...The manga adaptation of internationally acclaimed author Darren Shan’s Cirque Du Freak continues in this oversize, deluxe omnibus edition!
Darren Shan is going home--and his world is going to hell. Old enemies await. Scores must be settled. Destiny looks certain to destroy him, and the world is doomed to fall to the Ruler of the Night...
Beautiful box set featuring the first six novels of The Saga of Darren Shan, ideal for young horror enthusiasts!
In the tradition of Anne Rice and Stephen King's Salem's Lot, Cirque Du Freak is the frightening saga of a young boy whose visit to a mysterious freak shows leads him on a journey into a dark world of vampires. Author Darren Shan's vivid detail and original voice will have young readers glued to their seats in terror. Filled with grotesque creatures, murderous vampires, and a petrifying ending, Cirque Du Freak will chill, thrill, and leave readers begging for more.
Outnumbered, outsmarted, and desperate, the hunters are on the run, pursued by the vampaneze, the police, and an angry mob. With their enemies clamoring for blood, the vampires prepare for a deadly battle. Is this the end for Darren and his allies?
