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Born in London in 1972, Darren O'Shaughnessy [ writing as Darren Shan] moved to Limerick with his parents and younger brother. Darren returned to London to study Sociology and English then worked for a TV cable company. His first adult novel Ayumarca 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. The Vampire Prince is his sixth title for children.
Cirque Du Freak !Full of satisfyingly macabre touches which make for a plot full of twists leav[ing] the reader hungry for more. J.K. Rowling 'Brilliant, macabre tale.' Guardian The Vampire's Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot. The Good Book Guide 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 Vampire Mountain Get your teeth into it! Funday Times The Vampire Prince 'A thrilling end to this outstanding trilogy' Waterstone's Books Quarterly
