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Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan: Book 6

The Vampire Prince (2002) (edit title/settings)

Who Will Rule the Night...

by Darren Shan (Author) (edit contributors)

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Branded a traitor, betrayed by a friend, hunted by the vampire clan-Darren Shan, the Vampire's Assistant, faces certain death. Can Darren reverse the odds and outwit a Vampire Prince? Darren's initiation on Vampire Mountain draws to a stunning, bloody conclusion-but the Saga continues ...

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The book carries on from when Darren Shan was falling down a huge waterfall in Trials of Death, and he must make his way back to Vampire Mountain, while avoiding Kurda Smahlt and his accomplices. He runs into a pack of wolves, Streak and Rudi - the two wolves he knew from an earlier encounter.... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)

The book carries on from when Darren Shan was falling down a huge waterfall in Trials of Death, and he must make his way back to Vampire Mountain, while avoiding Kurda Smahlt and his accomplices. He runs into a pack of wolves, Streak and Rudi - the two wolves he knew from an earlier encounter. These wolves help him make his way back to Vampire Mountain safely. He must find a way to inform the Vampire Princes (the leaders of the vampires) of Kurda's treachery before they crown him a fellow Prince. Kurda's treason includes hiding Vampaneze inside the mountain, preparing to murder the Princes and attempting to gain control of the Stone of Blood (a powerful stone that can be used to locate any vampire who has touched it) with which he would force the vampires to join the Vampaneze and become a single clan once more. However, with Seba Nile's help, Darren reveals Kurda to the Princes in the nick of time. The Vampaneze are found and savagely murdered. Arra Sails is badly wounded during the fight with the Vampaneze and dies. Vanez Blane loses his other eye, and Darren kills two Vampaneze, but is sickened by his own battle lust. Even though Kurda's intentions were pure, the Princes give him the most terrible punishment possible: execution by impalement of stakes in the Hall of Death in the manner of a traitor and shameful cremation, so that he may not reach Paradise. During his trial, Kurda explains his plans to the vampires, and they see that he wasn't selfish, so they no longer hate him. Darren is supposed to be executed for fleeing the Prince's judgment, but the Princes, wanting to hold true to traditions and spare Darren, decide that he must be made a Prince, thereby putting him above the laws which demand his execution. Mr. Crepsley however is hurt by the loss of his friend and former mate, Arra Sails.

Characters edit see section history

  • Darren Shan: A half-vampire who must now reveal the traitor.
  • Harkat Muld: A little person - Darren's close friend
  • Larten Crepsley: A full vampire, mentor of Darren the one who changed Darren into a half-vampire. He has orange hair.
  • Kurda: A vampire general in which hides his secret and his plan for the ultimate purpose.
  • Arra: Mr.Crepsley's old mate
  • Mika Ver Leth: A Vampire Prince
  • Streak: A wolf
  • Magda: A wolf
  • Gavner: A Vampire General. Mr.Crepsley's friend
  • Rudi: A wolf
  • Vanez: The gamesmaster
  • Mr. Tiny: Controler of Destiny
  • Seba: Mr. Crepsley's old mentor
  • Glalda: A vampaneze
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  • “I'm still alive. I won't give up, not after all I've been through.”
    Darren
  • “‘But it is dangerous. I do not think the guards will kill you, but one of Kurda's allies might.’ ‘I'll take that chance. What do I have to lose? I'll be killed afterward anyway, because I failed the Trials. I'd rather die on my feet, stopping Kurda, than in the Hall of Death.’”
    Seba – Darren
  • “Was it really just the luck of the vampires, or was it something more — like destiny? I'd never believed in fate, but I was beginning to have my doubts!”
    Darren
  • “You put the clan's interests before your own. We cannot overlook your Trials ofInitiation failure, or the fact that you ran from sentencing — but any dishonor you incurred has been canceled out by this act of selfless dedication. You are a true vampire, Darren Shan, as worthy to walk the night as any I know.”
    Mika Ver Leth
  • “Voting was brief and unanimous. My plan was put to the vampires, and, as one, they roared their approval. Without any further ado, the Princes and Generals fell to organizing their attack forces, while Seba, Mr. Crepsley, and I slipped away to gather together our own army of troops and prepare for the first stage of what, in a war film, would probably have been called Operation Arachnid!”
    Darren
  • “The spiders formed a ring around the mouth of the tunnel. From the outside they lookedharmless, but when they entered the cave, they'd assume a different dimension — they'd look more numerous and a lot more threatening. Cramped spaces have a way of magnifying one's fears.”
  • “No! I don't want to see things your way.Your way is the wrong way. I admirethe strength, honesty, and loyalty of the vampires and want to fit in as one. But not if it means abandoning myself to stupidity, not if it means turning a blind eye to wisdom and common sense, not if it means enduring bloody messes like this just because my leaders are too proud to sit down with the vampaneze and work out their differences.”
    Darren
  • “You think I'm that vain? You think I'd have risked my life just to look stylish? Youforget — I'm not like most vampires. I act for the sake of results, not appearances. I'm a cold conspirator, not a hotheaded braggart. I was only interested in success, not showmanship.”
    Kurda
  • “Some have claimed that it is time to fine-tune the laws. They put forward a convincing case on your behalf. They said laws were made to be broken, a sentiment I do not agree with, but which I am beginning to understand.”
    Paris Skyle
  • “Look, tell me what's going on, or — What? You can't be serious! You're pulling my leg!”
    Darren
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  • “Charna’s guts!” Mr. Crepsley roared, and the next thing I knew, he’d jumped onto the platform and was standing in front of me, fists raised. Moments later, Harkat had joined him, and the two faced the Princes and glared. “I will not stand for this!” Mr. Crepsley shouted. “Darren risked his life for you, and now you would sentence him to death? Never! I will not tolerate such bloody-minded ingratitude. Anyone wishing to lay hands on my assistant will first have to lay hands on me, and I swear by all that is sacred, I will fight them to my last savage breath!”
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  • “Talk about asking . . . stupid questions!” she gurgled. “You always said I had a talent for putting my foot in my mouth.” He smiled, tenderly wiping blood away from the corners of her lips. “I’d ask you to kiss me,” she said, “only I’m not . . . in any shape . . . for it.” “There’ll be plenty of time for kissing later,” he vowed.
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  • “There is no conflict of interests, as will become apparent as soon as you shut up and let me finish.”
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  • Stray thoughts zipped frenziedly through my mind.
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  • “It’s OK,” I lied. “It’s only a flesh wound. You’ll be up on your —” Before I could say more, he coughed. Blood pumped out of his mouth, a huge torrent of it. His eyes widened, then closed. He groaned softly, fell back, shuddered, then died. I’d killed him.
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  • Sticking stamps into albums with Mom. Pulling weeds in the garden with Dad. Gavner, Arra, Sam Grest — dying.
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  • “Don’t let them kill him, Larten!” she said. “I was one of those . . . who insisted on his . . . death when he failed . . . the Trials. But tell them I said he should . . . be spared. He’s a . . . worthy vampire. He’s earned a . . . reprieve. Tell them!”
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Setting & Locations edit see section history

First Sentence edit see section history

Darkness - cold - churning water - roaring, like a thousand lions - spinning around and around - bashing into rocks - arms wrapped around my face to protect it - tucking up my legs to make myself smaller, less of a target.

Table of Contents edit see section history

Prologue
Chapters 1 - 22

Series & Lists edit see section history

This is book 6 of 12 in Cirque du Freak: The Saga of Darren Shan. (standard series)

Preceded by Trials of Death, and followed by Hunters of the Dusk.

Authors & Contributors edit see section history

  1. Darren Shan (Author)

First Edition edit see section history

Original Language: English
Publisher: HarperCollins
Country: UK
Publication Date: 2002
ISBN: 978-0007115167
Page Count: 176

More Books Like This edit see section history

   
  • Trials of Death

Books with Additional Background Information edit see section history

   
  • Cirque du Freak
  • Trials of Death
  • Tunnels of Blood
  • Vampire Mountain
  • The Vampire's Assistant

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