by Darren Shan (Author)
After the horrors of Lord Loss, the terrifying Demonata series continues with the Demon Thief.
A huge, jagged patch of light forms at the foot of my bed. Then a shape presses through. I'm too horrified to scream. It's a monster from my very worst nightmare. Pale red skin. Dark red eyes. No nose. Sharp, grey teeth. As it leans further forward I see a hole in the left side of its chest, and inside - dozens of tiny, hissing snakes. The monster frowns and stretches a hand towards me...
When Kernel Fleck's brother is stolen by demons, he must enter their universe in search of him. It is a place of magic, chaos and incredible danger. Kernel has three aims:
* learn to use magic,
* find his brother,
* stay alive.
But a heartless demon awaits him, and death has been foretold...
Format: Paperback
Pages: 288
Edition: New title
Publisher: HarperCollinsChildren'sBooks
Published: 05 Dec 2005
ISBN 10: 0007221517
ISBN 13: 9780007221516
Children’s book age: 12+ Years
Praise for Lord Loss
Utterly unputdownable The Times
The master of children's horror at his blood-curdling best . Publishing News
Praise for Darren Shan
Lord of the Shadows
'Stephen King for kids ... Darren Shan has brought his own brand of vampire mythology into the heads and hearts of thousands of children with his vivid and compelling series The Saga of Darren Shan, about one boy's journey from ordinary lad to vampire prince. Once they're hooked, kids tend to rip into the flesh of these books, quickly draining them of their life blood. The covers, with images of ghouls, creeping hands and dripping fangs are terrifying alone. ' Metro Life, Evening Standard
Cirque Du Freak
...fast-paced and compelling book which leaves the reader hungry for more.
JK Rowling
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's
great story-telling.
Roddy Doyle
The Vampire's Assistant
The Vampire's Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot.
The Good Book Guide
Vampire Mountain
Get your teeth into it!
Funday Times
Born in London in 1972, Darren O'Shaughnessy [writing as Darren Shan] moved to Limerick with his parents and younger brother. Returned to London to study Sociology and English then worked for a TV cable company. His first adult novel Ayuamarca has been published by Orion and his writing has been likened to Clive Barker and Iain Banks. He is now a full-time writer of TV scripts and novels. Cirque du Freak is his first title for children.