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In The Vampire Prince by Darren Shan, the protagonist, Darren Shan, faces the aftermath of a treacherous encounter from the previous installment. As he navigates the complicated politics and rituals of vampire society, Darren must confront his past decisions and prove his worth to the vampire clan. The story is rich with action and intrigue as Darren grapples with loyalty, survival, and his own identity within the vampire world.
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You might enjoy this book if you are captivated by dark and intense tales of adventure and survival set in a supernatural world. With its gripping pace, vivid descriptions, and complex characters, it offers a thrilling journey into the realms of vampires, so it's perfect for fans of young adult fantasy and horror.

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The Vampire Prince

Darren Shan, the vampire’s assistant, must clear his name and avenge the death of Gavner Purl. Can a half-vampire outwit a Vampire Prince?

Darren Shan, the vampire's assistant, must clear his name and avenge the death of Gavner Purl. Can a half-vampire outwit a Vampire Prince? THE SAGA OF DARREN SHAN BOOK 6 Betrayed by Kurda and reeling from the brutal slaying of Gavner, the vampire's assistant, Darren Shan, finds himself branded a traitor and hunted by the vampire clan. Will Darren's failure to complete the Trials mean banishment for Mr Crepsley and execution for himself? Or can Darren return to the home of the damned and exact revenge? But Darren comes to realise that there is more than revenge at stake -- the vampire clan must combat the rise of the Vampaneze Lord, or see his ascension mark the end of thousands of years of vampire rule! Key title / The worldwide bestselling series relaunched and ready to be loved by a whole new generation of Shansters! / Cirque Du Freak - the movie from Universal Pictures is due in cinemas in February 2009!! Directed by Paul Weitz (About a Boy, American Pie, In Good Company), starring Salma Heyek and John C Reilly - it's guaranteed to attract new readers to Darren's books / The Saga of Darren Shan 12 book series has sold over 1 million copies in the UK alone and is published all over the world / Supported by a large scale marketing & PR campaign to include bespoke Darren Shan dumpbin in all high street retailers and massive online PR/viral campaign to recruit new readers / Competition: Paul Stewart

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Darren Shan, the vampire’s assistant, must clear his name and avenge the death of Gavner Purl. Can a half-vampire outwit a Vampire Prince?

The Vampire Prince is the sixth book in the Saga of Darren Shan. Betrayed by Kurda and reeling from the brutal slaying of Gavner, the vampire’s assistant, Darren Shan finds himself branded a traitor and hunted by the vampire clan.

Will Darren’s failure to complete the Trials mean banishment for Mr Crepsley and execution for himself? Or can Darren return to the home of the damned and exact revenge?

But Darren comes to realise that there is more than revenge at stake – the vampire clan must combat the rise of the Vampaneze Lord, or see his ascension mark the end of thousands of years of vampire rule…

Series: The Saga of Darren Shan

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A thrilling end to this outstanding trilogy, The Vampire Prince by Darren Shan, captivates readers with its intense and gripping conclusion, leaving fans eager about where the journey will go next.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007115167

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 February 2002

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 130g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Born in London in 1972, Darren O'Shaughnessy [ writing as Darren Shan] moved to Limerick with his parents and younger brother. Darren returned to London to study Sociology and English then worked for a TV cable company. His first adult novel Ayumarca has been published by Orion and his writing has been likened to Clive Barker and Iain Banks. He is now a full-time writer of TV scripts and novels. The Vampire Prince is his sixth title for children.

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