{"title":"BMI Educational Services","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"cirque-du-freak-darren-shan-12-book-collection-young-adult-paperback","title":"Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan 12 Books Collection Set - Young Adult - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTitles in This Set\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiving Nightmare\u003cbr\u003e\nVampire's Assistant\u003cbr\u003e\nTunnels Of Blood\u003cbr\u003e\nVampire Mountain\u003cbr\u003e\nTrials Of Death\u003cbr\u003e\nVampire Prince\u003cbr\u003e\nHunters Of The Dusk\u003cbr\u003e\nAllies Of The Night\u003cbr\u003e\nKillers Of The Dawn\u003cbr\u003e\nLake Of Souls\u003cbr\u003e\nLord Of The Shadows\u003cbr\u003e\nSons Of Destiny\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition: Brand New\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\nISBN: 9781608840861\u003cbr\u003e\nPublisher: BMI Educational Services\u003cbr\u003e\nAge Range: Young Adult\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCirque Du Freak follows Darren Shan, an ordinary schoolboy whose life changes forever after a visit to a strange traveling freak show. This complete 12-book paperback collection gathers the entire saga, from his first encounter with the vampire Mr. Crepsley through years of danger, loyalty, and war between vampires and vampaneze. Fans of fast-paced horror-adventure and coming-of-age fantasy will find a perfect binge-read here, following Darren from a wide-eyed newcomer into a hardened member of vampire society. A great gift for young horror and fantasy readers, or a standout addition to any home or classroom library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Books\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Cirque Du Freak saga begins the night Darren Shan sneaks into a strange freak show and comes face to face with Mr. Crepsley, a centuries-old vampire, and Madam Octa, a deadly performing spider. A bargain to save his best friend's life pulls Darren into a world he never imagined, forcing him to leave his family behind and become Mr. Crepsley's assistant. Across these twelve books, Darren is initiated into vampire society at the remote stronghold of Vampire Mountain, endures brutal trials to earn his place among the clan, and is drawn deeper into a long war between the vampires and their rivals, the vampaneze. He travels through dangerous cities, forges a lasting friendship with the mysterious Harkat Mulds, and races against prophecy to stop the rise of the Vampaneze Lord before it is too late. Old allies become enemies, hidden secrets come to light, and the stakes shift from personal survival to the fate of two entire vampire civilizations. Darren Shan's saga blends dark humor, gothic atmosphere, and relentless pacing, exploring loyalty, sacrifice, and the loss of innocence as its young hero is forced to grow up fast in a world of immortals. This complete paperback set lets readers experience the entire arc, from freak show to final reckoning, in the order the story was always meant to be told.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete 12-book paperback saga in the correct reading order, from freak show origins to the final showdown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast-paced horror-fantasy storytelling perfect for reluctant readers and series binge-readers alike\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollows a relatable teen hero as he navigates loyalty, fear, and growing up in a world of vampires\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat gift for birthdays, holidays, or back-to-school reading for young horror and fantasy fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for building a home library, classroom library, or summer reading stack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand new paperback set ready to read straight out of the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook-by-Book Guide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nLiving Nightmare — Darren visits a freak show and strikes a fateful bargain with vampire Mr. Crepsley.\u003cbr\u003e\nVampire's Assistant — Darren adjusts to vampire life while traveling as Mr. Crepsley's assistant.\u003cbr\u003e\nTunnels Of Blood — Darren and Mr. Crepsley track a mysterious killer through a dangerous city.\u003cbr\u003e\nVampire Mountain — Darren treks to the remote stronghold to face the ruling Vampire Princes.\u003cbr\u003e\nTrials Of Death — Darren must survive brutal trials to earn his place among the vampires.\u003cbr\u003e\nVampire Prince — The clan faces hard choices as Darren's future among them is decided.\u003cbr\u003e\nHunters Of The Dusk — Deadly vampaneze hunters close in as the vampire conflict escalates.\u003cbr\u003e\nAllies Of The Night — Darren goes undercover at school to hunt a vampaneze hiding among students.\u003cbr\u003e\nKillers Of The Dawn — Old enemies close in as the search for the Vampaneze Lord intensifies.\u003cbr\u003e\nLake Of Souls — Darren and Harkat journey to a strange land seeking the Lake of Souls.\u003cbr\u003e\nLord Of The Shadows — Hidden secrets about Harkat surface as war with the vampaneze draws near.\u003cbr\u003e\nSons Of Destiny — The saga climaxes as Darren confronts prophecy and his ultimate destiny.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDarren Shan is the pen name of Irish author Darren O'Shaughnessy, best known for the bestselling Cirque Du Freak saga, also published as The Saga of Darren Shan, following a fictionalized version of himself through a twelve-book journey into the world of vampires. Shan has written extensively for young and teen readers, building a devoted international following for his blend of dark humor, horror, and fast-paced adventure. His work pulls readers into immersive worlds while never losing sight of character and emotion. Beyond this saga, Shan has written other series for young readers, cementing his reputation as a popular horror author for younger audiences.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy You'll Love This Collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis complete Cirque Du Freak set delivers twelve books of horror-adventure in the correct reading order, perfect for a teen bookworm's shelf, a birthday or holiday gift, or a summer reading challenge. 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