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Darren Lyons' adventure begins as he follows Mr. Crepsley—the vampire who made him a half‑vampire—through the strange world of the Cirque du Freak. As he re‑enters the freak show, Darren grapples with his newfound need to drink human blood while fighting to maintain his humanity.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Young Adult Fiction/YA Fantasy
Authors: Darren Shan
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