Written by Darren Shan. First U.S. edition, May 2006. Little, Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group.
"In the distance a wave of blood was building. Red, towering, topped with spitting heads of fire. On a vast plain, a mass of vampires waited. All three thousand or so faced the onrushing wave. At the rear, separated from the crowd, I stood alone. I was trying to push forward - I wanted to be with the rest of the clan when the wave hit - but an invisible force held me back."
In Book 11 of The Saga of Darren Shan, Darren returns to his hometown, confronting the changes within himself and the town since his transformation into a vampire. Old enemies and destiny clash, poised to unleash a powerful and destructive force. Readers reach a turning point in the series that sets the stage for the final book, Sons of Destiny.
Darren O'Shaughnessy (1972 - ), pen name Darren Shan, is an Irish author known for his young adult horror and fantasy series. Shan's writing blends the macabre with gripping storytelling, making his books a favorite among young readers seeking adventure and suspense. His work includes Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan, the story of a boy who becomes entangled in the dark and thrilling world of vampires, and the Saga of Larten Crepsley, a character first introduced in The Saga of Darren Shan. Other series include The Demonata, Zom-B, and Archibald Lox.
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