Birth of a Killer: 1 (Saga of Larten Crepsley) - Softcover

Shan, Darren

Softcover

ISBN 10: 031607862X ISBN 13: 9780316078627

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 2011

Synopsis

Before Cirque Du Freak...Before the war with the vampaneze... Before he was a vampire... Larten Crepsley was a boy.

As a child laborer many centuries ago, Larten Crepsley did his job well and without complaint, until the day the foreman killed his cousin as an example to the other children.

In that moment, young Larten flew into a rage that the foreman wouldn't survive. Forced to live on the run, Larten now sleeps in crypts and eats cobwebs to get by. And when a vampire named Seba offers him protection and training as a vampire's assistant, Larten agrees.

This is his story.

About this title

Review:

“His writing is slick, his dialogue sharp and clever, his plotting immaculate. His books ooze with the kind of creepy, dark atmosphere and powerful characters that young teenage readers lap up. Shan is honing his craft with every book, and I look forward to the next gore-fest with relish.”
Irish Independent

“Forget Stephen King, this author's the master of scaring children.” The Big Issue in Scotland

“A tantalising start to the series and a must-read for Darren Shan fans.”
Books Quarterly

Praise for Cirque Du Freak:

“...fast-paced and compelling book ...full of satisfyingly macabre touches...which leaves the reader hungry for more.”
JK Rowling

“Brilliant, macabre tale.”
Guardian

"I read Cirque Du Freak last week. I loved it. I love the way you manage to juggle the funny with the unpleasant, the affection with the hurt. It's great story-telling."
Roddy Doyle

Praise for The Vampire’s Assistant:

“The Vampire’s Assistant blazes a thrilling, gruesome trail through a fascinating plot.”
The Good Book Guide

Praise for Vampire Mountain:

“Get your teeth into it!”
Funday Times

About the Author:

Darren Shan is the New York Times bestselling author of Cirque Du Freak and The Demonata, whose novels have sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Darren lives in Ireland, where he writes and collects art, comics, and film.

About this edition

• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 031607862X
• ISBN 13: 9780316078627
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 288