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Grade 5-8-As this sixth volume in the series opens, Darren Shan is surviving a near drowning and struggling to return to Vampire Mountain in order to warn the others of the secret plan to invite the vampaneze into Vampire Mountain, where they are certain to gain control. The story has numerous plot twists and decent characterization. There is plenty of blood, gore, and suspense. However, this novel doesn't stand on its own. The fantasy setting is consistent throughout the series, but readers have to know what the protagonist has already been through to see why he is motivated to take the risks he does. Strictly for fans of the previous books.
Sharon R. Pearce, Chippewa Elementary School, Bensenville, IL
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

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Branded a traitor, betrayed by a friend, hunted by the vampire clan—Darren Shan, the Vampire’s Assistant, faces certain death. Can Darren reverse the odds and outwit a Vampire Prince? Darren’s initiation on Vampire Mountain draws to a stunning, bloody conclusion—but the Saga continues . . . --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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5.0 out of 5 stars My boy loved it, Feb 23 2006

By	Jerry "a sci-fi/fantasy lover" (Macon, GA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Vampire Prince (Paperback)

My son, who for the longest time refused to pick up a book, finally gave in and read the first one of this series. Ever since, he's gone through them like a kid in a candy store. Not too bad for us grownups either I might add.

**A book I would also recommend is The Unsuspecting Mage by Brian S. Pratt. This, the first installment of The Morcyth Saga is a great beginning for a new author. Battles, magic, gods, secret passages and intrigue, all the elements of a classic epic fantasy! Any fantasy reader will enjoy it.

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4.0 out of 5 stars Very good, Jun 30 2004

By	Melissa Murphy "Melissa Ann Murphy" (Yorktown, Indiana United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: The Vampire Prince (Hardcover)

I would have given this a 4 1/2 if it were possible, but to me this wasnt the best of the series. It was still incredibly good, as are all of the books (minus the forth one). I only gave it four because the book was kind of perdictable. I was only unable to predict one thing that happened in this book, and might i add that twist was incredible. Darren is an amazing writer and I look forward to reading the rest of the books. I definatly recomend this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A thrilling mystery, May 17 2004

By	Kidsreads.com (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Vampire Prince (Hardcover)

Trust authority. Trust tradition. Trust the wisdom of the older vampires. Darren Shan knows he is supposed to follow these lessons, but in his current position, caught in a violent tide coursing through Vampire Mountain, he's having a difficult time trusting anyone or anything. He has just witnessed the murder of his friend and advisor Gavner Purl at the hands of the Vampire Prince Kurda Smahlt.

While hiding with the wolves that rescue him from near-certain death, Darren puts the pieces of the Kurda puzzle together. He figures that Kurda, working in league with the enemies of the vampires, the vampaneze, is going to betray all the vampires and the Vampire Princes and allow the vampaneze to access the Stone of Blood. With the Stone of Blood, the vampaneze will have the power to find and kill almost every vampire in the world. Darren knows he's the only one who can stop Kurda, but how will he do it?

From the heart-pounding introduction through the twist at the end that brings Darren into a whole new way of vampire life, Shan never gives Darren, or the reader, a second to relax. While this book is not recommended for those who have not read previous books in the series, regular readers of Darren's saga will be intrigued by the mystery and the way characters are revealed. There is the trademark blood and gore here, but it takes second chair to Darren's growth and discoveries. Warning: Some readers may require a tissue at the end.

--- Reviewed by Carlie Webber

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5.0 out of 5 stars The Vampire Prince
its a great book!!!!!!!!!!
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5.0 out of 5 stars This series is by far the best books i have ever read!
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