The second book in the thrilling Cirque Du Freak series by Darren Shan takes us further into Darren's troubles and what it's like to be a vampire. Darren has become Crepsley's assistant and is trying to adjust to his new lifestyle, but he's not enjoying being a vampire, even if he is only a half-vampire. They rejoin the Cirque Du Freak and Darren is learning to live with the strange creatures of the circus. But his refusal to drink human blood and become a full vampire is making him weak, and when a horrible tragedy occurs at the circus Darren has to make the toughest decision of his life. This is a frighteningly compelling story you won't be able to put down!