"A clever mix of horror, fantasy and realism... gripping" (The Telegraph) "Will make readers think as well as gag... a lean, punchy tale" (SFX) "Gory and exciting" (The Bookbag) "Darren Shan's most ambitious work yet. Brilliantly plotted, he has breathed new life into the zombie phenomenon" (Red House) "I loved it from beginning to end... I wanted to hug and throttle Darren Shan at the same time for his sheer deviousness and audacity" (Bookzone for Boys) "A great gory read that's sure to entertain and chill" (Bookbitz) "Character development is impressive for a relatively short book, and Shan executes the transition from normalcy to wholesale terror masterfully." (Publishers Weekly) "Shan's baaa-aaaack... A series opener to sink your teeth into" (Kirkus Reviews) "A slice of superior teenage horror, with at least on gasp-inducing twist to keep readers hooked." (Worcester News) "Shan has hit a home run and proved that he truly is the master of YA horror... ridiculously smart" (Writing from the Tub)"

Darren Shan is the number-one best-selling author of the twelve book series The Saga of Darren Shan, and more recently the Demonata series. His books have sold over 10 million copies around the world, been translated into more than 25 languages and sold in over 30 countries. Darren lives between London and Ireland.