Trials of Death, Book 5 of Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan, 2001 first U.S. edition.

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Written by Darren Shan. First U.S. edition, 2001. Little, Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group.

"If people ever tell you that vampires aren't real - don't believe them! The world's full of vampires. Not evil, shape-changing, cross-fearing creatures like in the legends, but honorable, long-living, extra strong beings who need to drink blood to survive. The interfere as little as possible in the affairs of humans and never kill those they drink from."

Book 5 of The Saga of Darren Shan continues with Darren facing the Trials of Initiation to prove himself to the vampire clan and to earn their respect after his mentor, Mr. Crepsley's, impulsive decision to turn him into a vampire. These trials are a series of grueling tests that vampires of old had to endure to become generals or to demonstrate their strength. Darren must navigate through life-threatening challenges such as escaping a flooding maze while burdened with a heavy stone, traversing a path lined with razor-sharp stalagmites and stalactites, and surviving a room filled with deadly flames.

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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Condition: Fine/Near Fine. Dust jacket: Light shelf wear. Pages are clean, undamaged, and complete.

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