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Cirque Du Freak Books In Order (Full List)

Cirque Du Freak is a series of 12 books by Darren Shan. The first book published in the series is The Vampire's Assistant in 2000. Here is a complete list of Cirque Du Freak books in order.

Last update: January 11, 2024

1. The Vampire's Assistant (2000)

In Darren Shan's chilling paranormal tale, "The Vampire's Assistant," a young boy named Darren is thrust into a dark world of bloodlust and supernatural beings as he becomes an apprentice to a vampire. Will he succumb to his monstrous nature or fight against it?

  • 📇 256 Pages
  • 📝 64,000 - 76,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

2. Tunnels Of Blood (2000)

In "Tunnels of Blood," Darren Shan takes readers on a dark and thrilling journey as young vampire assistant Darren faces a terrifying foe in the haunting depths of a city's underground tunnels. Will he survive the deadly challenges that lie in wait?

  • 📇 240 Pages
  • 📝 60,000 - 72,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 8 Hours Reading Time

3. Vampire Mountain (2001)

In "Vampire Mountain" by Darren Shan, a young half-vampire named Darren must face the deadly challenges of a hidden vampire mountain as he prepares to undergo the Trials and unite with his vampire brethren. A thrilling and supernatural adventure awaits.

  • 📇 208 Pages
  • 📝 52,000 - 62,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

4. Trials Of Death (2001)

In the thrilling fourth installment of Darren Shan's "Trials of Death," vampire apprentice Darren Shan faces dangerous trials testing his loyalty, courage, and survival skills. Can he overcome the twisted tests and emerge victorious, or will the trials prove to be his ultimate downfall?

  • 📇 202 Pages
  • 📝 50,500 - 60,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

5. The Vampire Prince (2002)

In "The Vampire Prince" by Darren Shan, an ancient prophecy reveals the rise of a new ruler in the vampire world. As chaos unfolds, alliances will be tested and dark secrets will be unveiled. Prepare for a thrilling journey into the shadows of the night.

  • 📇 197 Pages
  • 📝 49,250 - 59,100 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

6. Hunters Of The Dusk (2002)

"Hunters Of The Dusk" by Darren Shan takes readers deeper into the world of vampires as Darren, now one of the undead, joins a new vampire clan conducting a deadly hunt in their quest to defeat the archenemy, the Lord of the Vampaneze. An exhilarating and spine-chilling addition to the Saga of Darren Shan.

  • 📇 256 Pages
  • 📝 64,000 - 76,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

7. Allies Of The Night (2002)

In this thrilling installment of the Cirque du Freak series, Darren Shan must form unlikely alliances as he battles an ancient evil. Prepare for heart-pounding suspense, jaw-dropping twists, and unforgettable characters in Allies of the Night by Darren Shan.

  • 📇 209 Pages
  • 📝 52,250 - 62,700 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

8. The Lake Of Souls (2002)

"The Lake of Souls" by Darren Shan takes readers on an exhilarating adventure as protagonist Darren Shan ventures into the darkest corners of the afterlife, while facing hordes of terrifying creatures and uncovering alarming secrets. A thrilling journey that will leave you breathless.

  • 📇 272 Pages
  • 📝 68,000 - 81,600 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 9 Hours Reading Time

9. Sons Of Destiny (2002)

In "Sons of Destiny" by Darren Shan, the thrilling final installment of the "Saga of Darren Shan," the fate of the vampire clan rests on a perilous journey as Darren faces his ultimate test against powerful enemies in a battle that promises shocking revelations.

  • 📇 240 Pages
  • 📝 60,000 - 72,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 8 Hours Reading Time

10. Cirque Du Freak (2003)

In Cirque Du Freak, Darren Shan takes us on a thrilling journey into the macabre world of a mysterious circus, where a young boy's encounter with a vampire sets off a chain of events that will change his life forever.

  • 📇 208 Pages
  • 📝 52,000 - 62,400 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

11. Killers Of The Dawn (2003)

In "Killers of the Dawn," the gripping fifth installment of Darren Shan's "Cirque du Freak" series, the teenage vampire, Darren, faces a treacherous battle against the powerful Vampaneze. As the stakes rise and alliances are tested, can Darren and his allies save the world from eternal darkness?

  • 📇 206 Pages
  • 📝 51,500 - 61,800 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time

12. Lord Of The Shadows (2005)

In "Lord of the Shadows" by Darren Shan, the thrilling second installment of the "Cirque du Freak" series, the young vampire, Darren Shan, continues his dark journey, facing twisted creatures and making impossible choices that will shape his fate forever.

  • 📇 220 Pages
  • 📝 55,000 - 66,000 Word Count
  • ⏱️ 7 Hours Reading Time