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Vampire FictionHorrorCircus & Carnival

Killers of the Dawn (Cirque Du Freak, The Saga of Darren Shan #9)

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  • 2003 first published
  • 216 pages
  • ★ 4.4 (8 ratings)
  • 9 editions
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Published in 2003, Killers of the Dawn (Cirque Du Freak, The Saga of Darren Shan #9) is a vampire fiction and horror novel by Darren Shan. It deals with vampires, conduct of life, Darren Shan and spiders.

Open Library readers give it an average of 4.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, and 28 more have it on their want-to-read list. It has been published in 9 editions.

At about 216 pages, most readers finish it in 3–4 hours.

About Killers of the Dawn (Cirque Du Freak, The Saga of Darren Shan #9)

Outnumbered, outsmarted and desperate, the hunters are on the run, pursued by the vampaneze, the police, and an angry mob. With their enemies clamoring for blood, the vampires prepare for a deadly battle. Is this the end for Darren and his allies?
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Themes, setting & tropes

Genres

Subjects

  • Vampires
  • Horror stories
  • Children's fiction
  • Horror tales
  • Conduct of life
  • Darren Shan
  • Spiders
  • Best friends
  • Freak shows
  • Friendship
  • Darren Shan, Fictional character
  • Fugitives from justice
  • Horror fiction

Quick answers

Who wrote Killers of the Dawn (Cirque Du Freak, The Saga of Darren Shan #9)?

Killers of the Dawn (Cirque Du Freak, The Saga of Darren Shan #9) was written by Darren Shan and first published in 2003.

What genre is Killers of the Dawn (Cirque Du Freak, The Saga of Darren Shan #9)?

It is usually shelved as Vampire Fiction, Horror and Circus & Carnival.

How long is Killers of the Dawn (Cirque Du Freak, The Saga of Darren Shan #9)?

The median edition has 216 pages, about 3–4 hours of reading at 250 words per minute.

What books are similar to Killers of the Dawn (Cirque Du Freak, The Saga of Darren Shan #9)?

Readers who like it often enjoy City of Bones, Dracula and The Vampire Lestat.

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