Vampire Rites Trilogy (Saga of Darren Shan)

The Vampire Rites Trilogy is the second in the Darren Shan Vampire Trilogy series. The Vampire Rites trilogy covers books 4, Vampire Mountain, 5, The trials of death, 6, The Vampire Prince. One of the best thing about these books is that there is always a prologue at the beginning, telling you all about what happened in all of the books before the one you are reading. (e.g. bk. 4 will have a short prologue covering books 1 through 3). The only thing about these books is that the last Book included in the trilogy always seems to be the most interesting and compelling. This is what draws you in to read the next three books (for Vampire Rites, there is a next trilogy compilation called Vampire War) which in turn draws you into the next book which is particularly annoying if it has not been published yet! (After Vampire War trilogy, there is a trilogy which covers bks. 10,11,and the final book in the saga, 12-and, it hasn't been published yet!!)

Great book with some chilling moments, but with no extremely distasteful bits that often seem to destroy a horror book.

Definately Recommended.


Darren Shan   February 20, 2004
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

I'm a huge fan of all the Darren Shan books and have been from the moment i read the first one. They offer a completely original and exciting insite into the world of vampires. I would reccommend this book to anyone who enjoys being completely absorbed into an alternative world. The best thing being is these books just keep coming!


Vampire Rites Trilogy   November 16, 2005
Calum Fairweather (Huntly, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, United Kingdom)
5 out of 5 found this review helpful

The second trilogy out of The Saga of Darren Shan, these books are as chilling as the earlier ones in the saga. Lot's of spooky, horrible to gut-wrenching and "you better be prepared, this part's scary as hell!" parts in this trilogy with the following books:
Book 4: Vampire Mountain
Book 5: Trials of Death
Book 6: The Vampire Prince
To start with, if you already now what has happened in the saga up to this point, you can ignore this: Darren Shan was a regular schoolboy, until he came face to face with Mr Crepsley and his spider Madam Octa, he then get's blooded, and eventually becomes a half-vampire, and follows them into the night. But this is now, Darren, In Vampire Mountain, goes on a deadly trek to Vampire Mountain itself. He then meets up with some Vampire Prince's and faces what happens to be a dreadful challenge.
Trials of Death is where Darren takes up his deadly Trials where it's do or die. It's as simple as that, will he succeed or get thrown into a stake pit.
The Vampire Prince is where Darren must outwit a Vampire Prince, or face death again, will he rule the night?
This trilogy in my opinion is an important part of the saga, so without this it'll be incomplete, so any new Darren Shan fans, or readers or horror buy this and the rest of the saga NOW! 'Nough said!

~ Calum Fairweather (Darren Shan Fan)


FANTASTIC!!!   March 14, 2004
11 out of 13 found this review helpful

I am almost 30yrs old and have read all the Harry Potter books to date, and needed something new but on a similar lines to stick my teeth into (pardon the pun!).

This book is astounding, I bought it because of the caption by J K Rowling on the front, and true to her words it does leave you wanting more!

I did not realise when buying it that it was the second book in the series, but if you haven't read the first book, not to worry as the prologue fills you in instantly.

A definate plus to have in any book collection!!!

I look forward to reading the next one.


Darren Shaun Truely The Master Of All Saga's   February 3, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This book is one of the best i have read in years it has chilling twists turns and lots of hidden secrets in store for the reader i got so into this book i red all of it in three days i would say to anyone that loves horror/adventure books this is a great read and should be enjoyed by all children and adults this deserves all the praise it gets.