Darren Shan, the vampire’s assistant, is forced to march to Vampire Mountain where he will be judged by the vampire princes.

In this fourth book in the bestselling Saga of Darren Shan, Darren Shan and Mr. Crepsley embark on a dangerous trek to the very heart of the vampire world. But they face more than the cold on Vampire Mountain? The vampaneze have been there before them. Will a meeting with the Vampire Princes restore Darren's human side, or turn him further toward the darkness? Only one thing is certain? Darren's initiation into the vampire clan is more deadly than he can ever have imagined.

Horror fiction. Graphic Novel. The amazing manga retelling of Darren Shan's international best-selling vampire saga, with illustrations by Japanese artist Takahiro Arai. Darren Shan and Mr Crepsley make a long and dangerous trek to the vampire's stronghold in the mountains. The trek is a test of skill and endurance -- one which sees Darren's vampire nature develop, and a new understanding of the mysterious blue-robed servants of the sinister Mr Tiny. Will Darren's meeting with the Vampire Princes restore his human nature, or turn him further towards the darkness!? The stunning illustrations and manga format give a new dimension to this ever-popular vampire saga, available for the first time in translation in the UK. This will be a must-have for Shan fans and manga aficionados alike.

Darren Shan, l'apprenti vampire, et M. Krapula s'embarquent dans une redoutable expédition. Leur but ? Rejoindre la montagne des vampires : Leurs ennemis ? Les cruels vampirates qui les précèdent sur le chemin. Une seule certitude pour Darren : bientôt, il sera présenté au Conseil des vampires généraux... Quelles nouvelles épreuves l'attendent ? Et si le pire était à venir ?