Darren Shan: First Bites

Name: Darren Shan: First Bites
Price: 9.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (2 reviews)
Author: Darren Shan

by Darren Shan

Young Adult Horror

5.0 (2)

613 pages~10.2 hr readPublished by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

$9.9933% off peak

Last checked: Apr 14, 2026

Price history: $0.50 – $14.99

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Perfect for you if...

You love atmospheric horror with grotesque imagery and aren't squeamish about gore and body horror.
You've read one Darren Shan series and want to explore his other worlds without committing to full series yet.
You want genuinely creepy stories aimed at teens and adults, not jump-scares or slasher clichés.

Maybe not for you if...

You prefer horror that relies on psychological tension over graphic descriptions of violence and mutilation.
You're new to horror and want something lighter or more character-driven than creature-focused.
You've already read these three opening novels and are looking for fresh Shan material.

About this book

First Bites collects three complete novels from Darren Shan's horror series. The first book introduces Cirque Du Freak, an underworld populated by grotesque creatures and bizarre beings. The second explores the history of Larten Crepsley, the Cirque's head vampire, revealing what led to his transformation. The third takes place in the Demonata's world, where werewolves roam and Lord Loss, a powerful demon, feeds on the pain and suffering of others. The collection also includes a bonus preview of Shan's next series, which features zombies.

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Currently on sale at $9.99 — 33% off peak. Price has dropped 3 times over the last 6 years. Goes on sale roughly every 985 days.

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Currently around #2,354K in the Kindle store — a niche title.

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Currently 5.0★ from 2 reviews

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