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Hunters of the Dusk (Cirque Du Freak, #7)

Darren Shan
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Hunters of the Dusk (Cirque Du Freak, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005

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Darren Shan

Hunters of the Dusk (Cirque Du Freak, #7)

Fiction | Novel | Published in 2005
Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vampire Mountain • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

Lexile Level

810L

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Super Short Summary

Hunters of the Dusk, by Darren Shan, follows a person named Darren Shan, a half-vampire, as they embark on a mission with their mentor, Mr. Crepsley, to hunt down the vampaneze lord. This journey uncovers deeper secrets about their identities and the vampire world, as they face escalating dangers and pivotal choices.

Reviews & Readership

4.4

29,135 ratings

78%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

Hunters of the Dusk by Darren Shan delivers an engaging continuation of the series, praised for its fast-paced action and character development. Readers enjoy the suspense and complex plot, though some criticize it for being predictable at times. Overall, it’s recommended for teens seeking a thrilling, supernatural adventure. Shan, Darren. Hunters of the Dusk. Little, Brown and Company, 2003.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hunters of the Dusk (Cirque Du Freak, #7)?

Fans of dark fantasy and supernatural sagas akin to Harry Potter or Cirque du Freak will revel in Darren Shan's Hunters of the Dusk. Ideal for young adult readers who are captivated by thrilling vampire lore and fast-paced, suspenseful storytelling similar to J.K. Rowling or Rick Riordan's works.

4.4

29,135 ratings

78%

Loved it

19%

Mixed feelings

4%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Hunters of the Dusk is the seventh book in the Cirque Du Freak series, which consists of a total of 12 novels that follow the adventures of Darren Shan as he navigates the world of vampires.

The author, Darren Shan, used several personal experiences and nightmares he had as a child as inspiration for the creepy and supernatural elements in the Cirque Du Freak series.

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The debut of Hunters of the Dusk in the Cirque Du Freak series marked the beginning of the "Vampire War Trilogy," introducing significant developments in the ongoing vampire saga.

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Book Details
Pages

256

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Vampire Mountain • Contemporary

Publication Year

2005

Recommended Reading Age

12-16 years

Lexile Level

810L

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