Book 2 of The Saga of Darren Shan. A New York Times Bestselling Author. Darren Shan was just an ordinary schoolboy until his visit to the Cirque Du Freak. Then Darren joins the powerful vampire Mr. Crepsley as his assistant, and they return to the mysterious freak show. There, Darren makes friends with the snake-boy, Evra Von. As he struggles with his new life as a vampire's assistant, Darren tries desperately to resist the temptation that sickens him . . . the one th that can keep him alive. But destiny is calling . . . the wolf-man is waiting.