Darren Shan loves spiders. So when he gets a ticket to a secret freak show in held in the middle of the night, he is of course impressed by the wolf-man and the snake boy, but most of all, he is mesmerized by Madam Octa, the deadly performing spider. But soon Darren's spider obsession gets him stuck in a web of his own making, and before he knows it, he is in for a way more than he had bargained for.
Appeals: Sick of all those sappy vampire love stories? This tale is gross and gruesome, be forewarned. Peppered with humor, this tale will also raise the hairs on the back of your neck.
If you like Darren Shan's horror story, be sure to check out book two: The Vampire's Assistant. Looking for more fun and gruesome horror? Check out books by R.L. Stine.
If you like guy-centered vampire stories, you might also enjoy Thirsty by M.T. Anderson.
Shan, Darren. Cirque du Freak, Book 1: a living nightmare. 2000. 257 pages.
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