Cirque Du Freak #4: Vampire Mountain: Book 4 in the Saga of Darren Shan (Cirque Du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan) [Mass Market Paperback]

Darren Shan (Author)

Book Description

Series: Cirque Du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan | Publication Date: November 1, 2004

In the fourth book of the bestselling Cirque Du Freak series, Darren Shan and Mr. Crepsley embark on a dangerous trek to the very heart of the vampire world. But they face more than the cold on Vampire Mountain-the vampaneze have been there before them.

Will a meeting with the Vampire Princes restore Darren's human side, or turn him further toward the darkness? Only one thing is certain-Darren's initiation into the vampire clan is more deadly than he can ever have imagined.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6-8Darren Shan, a 21st-century vampire prince, and his friends, Mr. Crepsley and Harkat, are on a quest to stop the Lord of the Vampaneze. When a series of murders takes place in Mr. Crepsley's hometown, they stop the search for the evil lord to look for the murderer, whom they suspect is also vampaneze. School officials become aware that Darren, who looks like a 15-year-old despite actually being 20+, is in town, and he is forced to attend school. His English teacher, Debbie Hemlock, is his ex-girlfriend, all grown-up. Darren is attacked by a hooked-hand creature and is saved by his childhood friend, Steve. Soon, acquaintances and classmates are being slain, and Darren, Mr. Crepsley, and Harkat, as well as Debbie and Steve, begin tracking the killer through underground tunnels. This horror/mystery tale takes a strange twist when Steve's motives to aid the friends are exposed and Debbie is taken hostage. The plot moves slowly until the killings begin, but then the story takes off. Darren is a likable hero, but other characters are not well developed. Gory fight and murder scenes and some profanity are included, but are in keeping with the story line. Fans of the series will enjoy this cliff-hanger and look forward to the next installment.Heather Ver Voort, Washington West Elementary, Olean, NY
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Hunters of the DuskThe attention to detail is as great as ever and it will leave fans with the promise of bigger revelations and developments to come. Funday TimesCirque Du FreakA compelling booka plot full of twists which leaves the reader hungry for more. J.K. RowlingOne of the 50 Best Childrens books of 1999The Independent"I read Cirque Du Freak last week. I loved it. I love the way you manage to juggle the funny with the unpleasant, the affection with the hurt. It'sgreat story-telling."Roddy DoyleA top notch supernatural thriller told with pace and tension Leave the lights onBooks Etc MagazineThe Vampires AssistantThe Vampires Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot.The Good Book Guide --This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (November 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316905747
• ISBN-13: 978-0316905749
• Product Dimensions: 4.2 x 0.6 x 6.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #654,607 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Very Interesting, November 3, 2006

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Cirque Du Freak #4: Vampire Mountain: Book 4 in the Saga of Darren Shan (Cirque Du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan) (Mass Market Paperback)

I love this book because I love reading about vampirers.Darren Shan is a thirteen year old boy even though he doesn't look thirteen he is the reason why he doesn't look his thirteen is because he is half vampire it doesn't let look like he is his age because he is growing slower than the normal humen would.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Hmm, ends in a cliffhanger!, December 7, 2004

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Lyall Ramsey (United States of Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Cirque Du Freak #4: Vampire Mountain: Book 4 in the Saga of Darren Shan (Cirque Du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan) (Mass Market Paperback)

In this book, Crepsley and Darren embark on a journey to meet the Vampire Princes at Vampire Mountain. The new characters are thankfully more developed than perhaps even Darren was in the first book. We learn more about Crepsley which was a highlight in the book, as was the overall suspense and drama of the book. I love Harkat--probably the most intriguing character besides the even more elusive Mr. Tiny.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars A half-vampire and a half-book, March 13, 2007

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David Ivey - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Cirque Du Freak #4: Vampire Mountain: Book 4 in the Saga of Darren Shan (Cirque Du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan) (Mass Market Paperback)

I have enjoyed this series so far, but this book was incomplete. The first three books were complete self-contained stories. This book setup the story, but then came to a cliffhanger ending. You need to buy the next book to read the complete story. Essentially, I had to pay full price for a half-book.