Cirque Du Freak: Hunters of the Dusk

by Darren Shan

Book Overview

As part of an elite force, Darren searches the world in a life or death mission to find the Vampaneze Lord. Includes a book preview, book descriptions and an author profile. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316602116
• ISBN13: 9780316602112
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.2"
• Age Range: 13 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 8 to 12

Customer Reviews

ANOTHER CAPTIVATING SHAN BOOK

As always as I was reading Hunters Of The Dusk I was drawn into the book. I simply couldn't put it down. I recomend this book to anybody who likes seeing the side not shown of thought to be evil creatures. I used two Shan books for book reports an hope to continue using them. Although I find it hard to wait for them to come out!

Awesome Storytelling!

Cirqu Du Freak has shaken my conept of a good book. Two weeks ago I started with book 1, and have read through the entire seires since. I'm a parent of teenagers, both of whom think I've gone crazy to be spending so much time reading Darren Shan. But, I like a good story wherever I find it. shan has created some characters, settings, and situations in this series that keep giving readers what they want--an interesting plot and characters you can't get enough of. I'm sorry I have to wait for September 2004 to read book 8. Man, if I could only write like this, my tame book on bicycle rippers, "Abby and the Bicycle Caper," would be making me rich. Alas, it's back to the word processor for yours truly.

AWESOME!

I LOVE this book! If you liked the other Cirque du Freak books then you will also love this one. This one is the start of a journey with Darren, Mr. Crepsley, and Harkat (and some others) who go out to find and kill the Vampaneze Lord. READ THE BOOK TO FIND OUT MORE! :) I love all the Cirque du Freak books because it seems like Darren Shan needs to write about 20 more to actually finish the whole entire story! This one is just as good as the rest! Totally a must read!

A suspenseful adventure with a wiser Darren

All the vampires knew that this day was coming. The mysterious Desmond Tiny, who is as hated by the vampires as he is revered, made a prophecy regarding the Vampaneze Lord and a great war. The Vampaneze Lord, leader of the enemies of the vampires, is alive and traveling the world. Now, it's up to Darren Shan, his mentor Larten Crepsley and a Vampire Prince named Vancha March to find the Vampaneze Lord and kill him before he brings about the destruction of all vampires.Mr. Tiny tells them that they have five chances to rid themselves of the Vampaneze Lord. One passed when the vampires executed one of their Princes, Kurdha Smahlt, for being a traitor. While Mr. Tiny refuses to tell Darren and Mr. Crepsley what the four remaining chances are, he does tell them to "follow their hearts." Following their hearts takes them to the Cirque du Freak by way of the dwelling of sorceress Lady Evanna, who makes a very disturbing prophecy about Darren himself!While Shan never skimps on adventure or suspense, Darren's voice is stronger and more mature here than it has been in the past. Darren, now an experienced fighter and thinker, handles his responsibilities as a newly initiated vampire prince with thought and care. Shan leaves us in the end with many questions about Darren's future and the war between the vampires and vampaneze, promising an intriguing eighth book. --- Reviewed by Carlie Webber

Overall a good book

I recieved this book in the mail today and finished it in an hour, this book is very addictive and is great if you've read the whole series i reccomend reading the series. Kids love it.Teens love it.everyone who matters loves it.