THIS DOES NOT fall into the same pitfalls as the previous two books Instead of a meandering from the main plot arch, this time we are in the thick of things. Tommy is shocked that Darren was alive after he was proclaimed dead eighteen years ago when he became a vampire assistant, Darren tells him that he had a rare disease that prevented him from aging normally and they had to fake his death to leave home and travel with a physician so he could be helped. Jekkus Flangs, a performer of Cirque Du Freak, introduces him to Tommy Jones who is now a famous footballer. The freak show starts, Darren and Harkat wait for Darius but he doesn't attend, instead, he sees his old friend Tommy Jones. The boy, Darius, asks many questions and acts strangely, leaving Harkat and Darren curious. One night before the freak show starts a boy shows up hoping to get a ticket to attend the freak show. After spotting his sister, Annie Shan, living a happy life with her son at their old house, Darren decides not to disturb them. While the Cirque Du Freak rests at an old abandoned football stadium, Darren walks through his old home. He was still having nightmares about the Lord of the shadows.
Along with the Cirque Du Freak, Darren Shan returns to his home town, the place where it all began.
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