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Dark Calling, the ninth book in Darren Shan’s Demonata series, follows Kernel Fleck as he confronts supernatural threats that manipulate the Disciples. After surviving hell and its horrors, Kernel now faces a creature that calls to him from the darkness, able to override his will. The story continues the series’ blend of horror, fantasy, and demonology, testing the limits of human resilience against ancient, malevolent forces.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Horror/Supernatural Horror
Authors: Darren Shan
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