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The trials: There are seventeen ways to die unless the luck of the vampire is with you. Darren Shan must pass five of these fearsome trials to prove himself to the vampire clan - or face the stakes of the Hall of Death. But Vampire Mountain holds hidden threats. Sinister, potent forces are gathering in the darkness. In this nightmarish world of bloodshed and betrayal, death may be a blessing. Author Darren Shan's vivid detail and original voice will continue to have young readers glued to their headphones in horror.
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Reviews
"Fans of the series will again line up to devour this latest installment of Darrens story. Loads of action and gruesome adventures cram the story of a young man coming to terms with his vampiric nature. Darren begins to grow a bit as a person, a rarity in most serialized characters, making this book as interesting to read as the first installment in the story. Of course, there is plenty of gore to
VOYA
"With loads of bone-chilling action and near-death battles, Shan takes Cirque du Freak to an even scarier level in this fifth book. Scenes of Darren being gashed with stalactites and savagely burned are gruesome and cool, while the story provides surprises that will make your jaw drop. Trials of Death will definitely keep you on the edge of your seat."
Barnes & Noble, editorial review
"Fast-paced and full of macabre touches."
J. K. Rowling
"Fans of the series will enjoy this cliff-hanger and look forward to the next installment."
School Library Journal
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- SeriesCirque Du Freak #5