The Vampire's Assistant by Darren Shan

Title: The Vampire's Assistant
Author: Darren Shan
Publisher: Collins
Released: May 30th 2000
Pages: 176 (Paperback)
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Darren Shan was just an ordinary schoolboy - until his visit to the Cirque Du Freak. Now, as he struggles with his new life as a Vampire's Assistant, he tries desperately to resist the one temptation that sickens him, the one thing that can keep him alive. But destiny is calling... the Wolf Man is waiting.

Cirque Du Freak by Darren Shan

Title: Cirque Du Freak

Author: Darren Shan

Publisher: HarperCollins

Released: June 1st 2002

Pages: 183 (Paperback)

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Darren Shan is an ordinary schoolboy who enjoys hanging out with his three best friends. Then one day they stumble across an invitation to visit the Cirque Du Freak, a mysterious freak show. As if by destiny, Darren wins a ticket, and what follows is his horrifying descent into the dark and bloody world of vampires.