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In the grim, underground Cirque du Freak, a young boy named Darren, accompanied by his friend Steve, encounters a forbidden arena where grotesque, half‑human half‑animal performers stir a thrilling blend of horror and wonder. The atmosphere is richly gothic, and the spectacle unfolds with an eerie blend of terror and fascination.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Horror/Gothic Horror
Authors: Darren Shan
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