Book Review | Des Ferry | Did Socrates Get Pissed?

Did Socrates Get Pissed?

I won this book in a giveaway. The giveaway was listed on Goodreads. When a book giveaway is won a review is not required but I like to post them to help the author as I am grateful for having won the book. Any opinions I share on this book are completely my own and have not been influenced by outside people. 

Author: Des Ferry

Title: Did Socrates Get Pissed?

Genre: Humour, Fantasy, Fiction

Pages: 84

Price: £7.53

Started: 10th April 2017

Finished: 17th April 2017

Synopsis: If you enjoy British humour then Did Socrates Get Pissed? is a must-read book for you. It is a black comedy with a lot of laughs which starts in Camp Bastion in Helmand Province with the impending discharge, following Defence Cuts Review, of Fred .... his concerns about the job opportunities available to him in civilian life, his troubled marital life with Chardonnay, his friendship with Wily Sid, the Regiment comedian and can do man, and ends back in the Lower Pennines in the United Kingdom.

Review: Firstly, I would like to say that I am very grateful for having won a copy of this book. When seeing the title I was confused about what the book was going to be about but when I read the synopsis I knew that this was a book that I wanted to read. Normally, I do not enjoy comedy/humour books but there was something about this book that drew me in and made me curious about the book. This was an unusual and interesting story that managed to grip my attention and made me want to read more by the author. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys reading humour and fantasy/fiction. 

Rating: 4/5 I gave this book a 4 star rating as it is a good read but it is not the genre that I like to read. However, this book will have a permanent place on my bookshelf. 

Book Review | Richard Denham | Weird War 2

Weird War Two

I received this book for free. This book was brought to my attention through direct email contact with the publisher, T Squared Books. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Richard Denham

Title: Weird War Two

Genre: History, Military History, World History, World War Two, Weapons

Pages: 166

Price: £8.99

Started: 5th September 2016

Finished: 11th September 2016

Synopsis: Welcome to the wonderfully weird World War Two ... The Second World War is the bloodiest on record. It was the first total war in history when civilians; men, women and children were in the front line as never before. With so many millions involved, the rumour machine went into overdrive, tall stories built on fear of the unknown. With so much at stake, boffins battled with each other to build even more bizarre weapons to out-gun the enemy. Nazi Germany alone had so many government-orchestrated foibles that they would be funny if they were not so tragic.  Parachuting Sheep? Pilot Pigeons? Rifles that fire round corners? Men who never were? You will find them all here, the weird, wonderful and barely believable of World War Two.

Review: I would like to thank T Squared Books and the author for providing me with a copy of this book. I requested a copy of this book as I have an interest in World War Two and the events that took place during the war. This book was a truly interesting read and I enjoyed learning about inventions, ideas and people involved in World War Two. The things talked about in this book are not the most well known facts about World War Two so it is nice that they have been put all together in one book so it is easy to get a copy of and learn some unusual things about the war. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in history and World War Two because this book is as informative about unknown ideas and inventions as it is interesting. I found this book to be gripping and kept me trapped the pages for long periods of time. After reading this book I definitely want to invest in more books by Richard Denham and M.J. Trow. I am certain that this book will remain a part of my ever-growing book collection for all time. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Brad Anderson | The Janus Project

The Janus Project

I received this book for free from the author. This book was sent to me through Bostick Communications. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Brad Anderson

Title: The Janus Project

Genre: Fiction, Science Fiction, Time Travel, Fantasy, Adventure

Pages: 346

Price: £14.95

Started: 8th August 2016

Finished: 19th August 2016

Synopsis: The feds have a special place for marquee witnesses. It's not a matter of where; it's a matter of when. Army veteran and restaurant owner John Callan was at the wrong place at absolutely the worst time. And he paid for it with the lives of his wife and daughter. His attempt at revenge on Morgan Ropp, the country's most lethal criminal, lands him in a special, top secret section of the federal witness security program: The Janus Project. Life under Janus is supposed to be the safest available for protected witnesses - and it is for Callan until Morgan escapes from prison and finds out where - and when - Callan is hiding. The Janus Project reveals the struggle of survival when the need for revenge pushes us to the brink of disaster. This character driven novel highlights dichotomy of a man torn between the fictional life that was implanted in his new reality and the depths of his instincts that drive him within his innermost soul. Which reality will win? It's a matter of time. 

Review: I would like to thank Brad Anderson and Bostick Communications for sending me this amazing book. When I read the synopsis about this book I became very excited for this book to arrive so that I could jump into reading it. This book sounded truly interested and I was sure that this book would not fail to grab my attention. This book did not disappoint; I found that it was even better than I thought it would be and I thoroughly enjoyed settling down to read this book. The Janus Project kept me hooked from start to finish and I found that I did not want to put this book down and stop reading for anything. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys science fiction and fantasy novels. After reading this book I am excited to invest time into more books by Brad Anderson and build up a collection of books by him. It's possible that Anderson may become a favourite author of mine. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Thomas E. Berry PhD | 2050

2050

This book was sent to me for free from the author. This book was sent to me through Bostick Communications. I was sent this book in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Thomas E. Berry PhD

Title: 2050

Genre: Fantasy, Fiction, Future, Religion, Contemporary

Pages: 94

Price: £7.95

Started: 6th August 2016

Finished: 8th August 2016

Synopsis: Through ignorance, racism and selfish lobbies, Americans lost their freedom of speech. Fear of accusation closed the mouths of the powerful. In 2036 ISIS easily created a caliphate and introduced Sharia Law. If students objected, one would be beheaded in front of a class. Rule by fear expanded. In one fifth grade class friends realised that their generation would be the last to save their beloved country. As they grew up, they studied how Lenin seized control of Russia. They decided to use his plan to save America. Cells were formed. Roger was selected leader. His girlfriend Emma was made head of supplies. Beautiful Sally collected information by working for a Mullah. Big Black Harry brought in the Black Panthers and the Hell's Angels. Charley worked the Sharia political arena. The group developed well until a Sharia spy was exposed in their midst. They were forced into action ahead of schedule. Can they really extinguish Sharia Law and restore America? Can one incredible sacrifice lead to a victory from failure? 

Review: I would like to thank Bostick Communications for sending me a copy of this book. After reading the synopsis and hearing other peoples opinions on this book I was not sure that I would like it or not. I had heard that people found this book to have a racist note to it so I was a bit dubious about reading it. However, when I started to read this book I did not find it to be written in a way that could seem racist. That being said I did also see how and why this book could be taken as having racist notes to it. When looking into this book just remember that this book is purely fiction and there is most likely no racist intent by the author. I found that this book was actually an interesting read and it will remain in my book collection permanently. I would recommend this book to anyone with an interest in contemporary fiction but if you are easily offended then this may not be the right book for you as it does contain some touchy subjects in relation to religion and crimes. I am strongly against racism so if I thought that the author meant this book to be took in a racist way then I would surely be honest and say that I thought that this book was racist and definitely would not be recommending it to anyone. I did find this book quite interesting to read and found it hard to stop reading. 

Rating: 4 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Charles M. | The Jungle Within

The Jungle Within

I received this book for free from the author. This book was sent to me by the author. Charles M. sent me a copy of his book in exchange for an honest review.

Author: Charles M.

Title: The Jungle Within

Genre: Fantasy, Fiction

Pages: 308

Price: £9.05

Started: 2nd August 2016

Finished: 6th August 2016

Synopsis: When Evan and Katie said "I Do" they expected to navigate life together side by side. But when a car accident and a tawdry affair disrupt life as they know it, Evan and Katie are forced to venture on alternate paths alone. In the darkest depths of an unforgiving coma, Evan fights to survive the treacherous jungle of his mind. He embarks on a spiritual journey to understand the meaning of life and the beauty of death ... forcing him to face his deepest fear. Meanwhile Katie ventures through her own guilt. On a strenuous moral journey, she juggles consequences of infidelity and the strain of caring for her unresponsive husband. But are their paths truly separate? Or are they simply on parallel journeys that are destined to converge?

Review: I would like to thank the author for sending me a copy of this book. When I read the synopsis of this book I was very curious about this book and how much I would enjoy this book. Once I managed to get into this book I found that I was really enjoying the plot and that I could not put this book down. This book was very gripping and I was well and truly hooked when only a few pages in. I would highly recommend this book to any reader with an interest in fantasy books. This book will remain a permanent in my book collection. I feel that this is a book I could read many times and still enjoy it as much as the last time. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | James Patterson | Cross Kill

Cross Kill: BookShots (An Alex Cross Thriller)

I received this book for free from BookShots. This book was sent to me through direct contact with BookShots through email. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. I was contacted about this book because of interest I showed in James Patterson books on Goodreads. 

Author: James Patterson

Title: Cross Kill

Genre: Thriller, Mystery, Crime, Fantasy, Fiction

Pages: 113

Price: £1.50

Started: 29th July 2016

Finished: 2nd August 2016

Synopsis: Along Came A Spider killer Gary Soneji has been dead for over ten years. Alex Cross watched him die. But today, Cross saw him gun down his partner. Is Soneji alive? A ghost? Or something even more sinister?

Review: As a lover of James Patterson I was very excited to receive this book. I could not wait to start reading this book and experience the amazing writing of James Patterson. I really enjoyed this book and could not stop reading until I had finished the book. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys crime and mystery books. If a person reads this and is not a James Patterson fan then they will be before they reach the last page. James Patterson is an amazing writer and his crime novels are just thrilling. Cross Kill will remain a part of my ever-growing James Patterson crime collection for as long as I enjoy books which will be way into my old age. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Darren Shan | Sons Of Destiny

Sons of Destiny

Author: Darren Shan

Title: Sons Of Destiny

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Vampires, Horror, Fiction, Adventure, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Teen

Series: The Saga Of Darren Shan, Cirque Du Freak

Pages: 196

Price: £5.78

Started: 26th July 2016

Finished: 29th July 2016

Synopsis: Dead if he loses - damned if he wins. The time has finally come for Darren to face his archenemy, Steve Leopard. One of them will die. The other will become the lord of the shadows - and destroy the world. 

Review: This is the twelfth book in the Cirque Du Freak series. I bought all twelve of the books in the Cirque Du Freak series at a local second hand shop. These books cost 99p and come on a buy one get one free offer. This was an epic read and leads perfectly on from the book before. I have really enjoyed this book set up to now and i'm sure that the rest of the books will be just as good. I would highly recommend this book box-set to anyone with an interest in Young Adult and Paranormal books. In the near future I plan to buy these books brand new so that I can donate the used copies to a second hand book store for someone else to experience the wonders of Darren Shan. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Darren Shan | Lord Of The Shadows

Lord of the Shadows

Author: Darren Shan

Title: Lord Of The Shadows

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Vampires, Horror, Fiction, Adventure, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Teen

Series: The Saga Of Darren Shan, Cirque Du Freak

Pages: 185

Price: £6.99

Started: 24th July 2016

Finished: 26th July 2016

Synopsis: Darren Shan is going home - and his world is going to hell. Old enemies await. Scores must be settled. Destiny looks certain to destroy him, and the world is set to fall to the ruler of the night ... 

Review: This is the eleventh book in the Cirque Du Freak series. I bought all twelve of the books in the Cirque Du Freak series at a local second hand shop. These books cost 99p and come on a buy one get one free offer. This was an epic read and leads perfectly on from the book before. I have really enjoyed this book set up to now and i'm sure that the rest of the books will be just as good. I would highly recommend this book box-set to anyone with an interest in Young Adult and Paranormal books. In the near future I plan to buy these books brand new so that I can donate the used copies to a second hand book store for someone else to experience the wonders of Darren Shan. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 books

Book Review | Carole P. Roman | If You Were Me And Lived In ... The American West

If You Were Me and Lived in...the American West

This book was sent to me for free. This book was sent to me by Carole P. Roman and Bostick Communications. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Carole P. Roman

Title: If You Were Me And Lived In ... The American West

Genre: Picture Books, Childrens, Non-Fiction, Education, Culture

Series: If You Were Me And Lived In ... Series

Pages: 58

Price: £10.39

Started: 19th July 2016

Finished: 19th July 2016

Synopsis: Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series. Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient Greece, the clothes you wore in 15th century Renaissance Italy, what your name could be in Viking Europe, and what children who lived during the Han Dynasty did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in...does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture. So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you.

Review: I would like to thank the author for sending me a copy of this book. After reading this book I passed it on to a neighbour for her young son. This book, along with the rest of the series, is really interesting and educational for children. In my opinion all young children should have copies of Carole P. Roman's educational books in their home. This book contains a lot of information about what the American West would have been like. The books in the "If You were Me .." series are an easy and interesting way for children to learn about other places from around the world and other periods of time that have already past. These books are a good set for children who are just starting out with reading. I would highly recommend these books to any who works with or has young children as they would be a real asset to any children's book collection. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Darren Shan | The Lake Of Souls

The Lake of Souls

Author: Darren Shan

Title: The Lake Of Souls

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Vampires, Horror, Fiction, Adventure, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Teen

Series: The Saga Of Darren Shan, Cirque Du Freak

Pages: 272

Price: £6.99

Started: 16th July 2016

Finished: 22nd July 2016

Synopsis: A terrifying new world, a deadly new challenge for Darren Shan, the Vampire Prince. Darren and Harkat face monstrous obstacles on their desperate quest to the lake of souls. Will they survive their savage journey? And what awaits them in the murky waters of the dead? Be careful what you fish for ...

Review: This is the tenth book in the Cirque Du Freak series. I bought all twelve of the books in the Cirque Du Freak series at a local second hand shop. These books cost 99p and come on a buy one get one free offer. This was an epic read and leads perfectly on from the book before. I have really enjoyed this book set up to now and i'm sure that the rest of the books will be just as good. I would highly recommend this book box-set to anyone with an interest in Young Adult and Paranormal books. In the near future I plan to buy these books brand new so that I can donate the used copies to a second hand book store for someone else to experience the wonders of Darren Shan. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Carole P. Roman | If You Were Me And Lived In ... Ancient China

If You Were Me and Lived in...Ancient China: The Han Dynasty

This book was sent to me for free. This book was sent to me by Carole P. Roman and Bostick Communications. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Carole P. Roman

Title: If You Were Me And Lived In ... Ancient China

Genre: Picture Books, Childrens, Non-Fiction, Education, Culture

Series: If You Were Me And Lived In ... Series

Pages: 78

Price: £11.03

Started: 19th July 2016

Finished: 19th July 2016

Synopsis: Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in the first four books of her new series. Learn what kind of food you might eat in Ancient Greece, the clothes you wore in 15th century Renaissance Italy, what your name could be in Viking Europe, and what children in the Han Dynasty children did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in...does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture. So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you.

Review: I would like to thank the author for sending me a copy of this book. After reading this book I passed it on to a neighbour for her young son. This book, along with the rest of the series, is really interesting and educational for children. In my opinion all young children should have copies of Carole P. Roman's educational books in their home. This book contains a lot of information about what Ancient China would have been like. The books in the "If You were Me .." series are an easy and interesting way for children to learn about other places from around the world and other periods of time that have already past. These books are a good set for children who are just starting out with reading. I would highly recommend these books to any who works with or has young children as they would be a real asset to any children's book collection. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Carole P. Roman | If You Were Me And Lived In ... The Middle Ages

If You Were Me and Lived in...the Middle Ages

This book was sent to me for free. This book was sent to me by Carole P. Roman and Bostick Communications. This book was sent to me in exchange for an honest review. 

Author: Carole P. Roman

Title: If You Were Me And Lived In ... The Middle Ages

Genre: Picture Books, Childrens, Non-Fiction, Education, Culture

Series: If You Were Me And Lived In ... Series

Pages: 98

Price: £7.45

Started: 19th July 2016

Finished: 19th July 2016

Synopsis: Join Carole P. Roman and travel through time to visit the most interesting civilizations throughout history in her exciting new series. Learn what kind of food you might have eaten during the Middle Ages, the clothes you might wear, what your name could be, and children did for fun. If You Were Me and Lived in...does for history what her other award-winning series did for culture. So get on-board this time-travel machine and discover the world through the eyes of a young person just like you. 

Review: I would like to thank the author for sending me a copy of this book. After reading this book I passed it on to a neighbour for her young son. This book, along with the rest of the series, is really interesting and educational for children. In my opinion all young children should have copies of Carole P. Roman's educational books in their home. This book contains a lot of information about what the middle ages would have been like. The books in the "If You were Me .." series are an easy and interesting way for children to learn about other places from around the world and other periods of time that have already past. These books are a good set for children who are just starting out with reading. I would highly recommend these books to any who works with or has young children as they would be a real asset to any childrens book collection. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Carole P. Roman | If You Were Me And Lived In ... Brazil

If You Were Me and Lived in...Brazil

This book was sent to me for free. This book was sent to me by the author, Carole P. Roman, and Bostick Communications. I received this book in exchange for an honest review.

Author: Carole P. Roman

Title: If You Were Me And Lived In ... Brazil

Genre: Non-Fiction, Picture Book, Cultural, Educational, Children

Series: If You Were Me And Lived In ...

Pages: 32

Price: £7.63

Started: 19th July 2016

Finished: 19th July 2016

Synopsis: Join Carole P. Roman when she visits the stunning and diverse land of Brazil in the newest book of her informative series. Learn about the varied customs and cultures. Travel to South America to discover what you would eat and do for fun. See the land through the eyes of a youngster like you and understand what life is like in this exciting place. Don't forget to look at the other books in the series so that you can be an armchair world traveler.

Review: I would like to thank Carole P. Roman for sending me a copy of this book. After reading this book I soon passed it onto my neighbour for her young son. These books would be really interesting and educational for young children. In my opinion all young children should own Carole P. Roman's educational books. This book contains lots of information about Brazil. These books are an easy and interesting way for children to learn about other places places around the world and other periods in time. These books are a good starting point for children who are just starting out with reading. I would recommend these books a#to anyone who has or works with young children. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Darren Shan | Killers Of The Dawn

Killers of the Dawn

Author: Darren Shan

Title: Killers Of The Dawn

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Vampires, Horror, Fiction, Adventure, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Teen

Series: The Saga Of Darren Shan, Cirque Du Freak

Pages: 206

Price: £6.99

Started: 12th July 2016

Finished: 14th July 2016

Synopsis: Outnumbered, outsmarted and desperate, the hunters are on the run. Pursued by the Vampaneze, vigilante mobs and the police, Darren Shan, the Vampire Prince, is public enemy number one! With their enemies baying for blood, the vampires prepare for deadly confrontation. Is this the end for Darren and his allies?

Review: This is the ninth book in the Cirque Du Freak series. I bought all twelve of the books in the Cirque Du Freak series at a local second hand shop. These books cost 99p and come on a buy one get one free offer. This was an epic read and leads perfectly on from the book before. I have really enjoyed this book set up to now and i'm sure that the rest of the books will be just as good. I would highly recommend this book box-set to anyone with an interest in Young Adult and Paranormal books. In the near future I plan to buy these books brand new so that I can donate the used copies to a second hand book store for someone else to experience the wonders of Darren Shan. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Darren Shan | Allies Of The Night

Allies of the Night

Author: Darren Shan

Title: Allies Of The Night

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Vampires, Horror, Fiction, Adventure, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Teen

Series: The Saga Of Darren Shan, Cirque Du Freak

Pages: 209

Price: £6.99

Started: 4th July 2016

Finished: 12th July 2016

Synopsis: Darren Shan, Vampire Prince and Vampaneze killer, faces his worst nightmare yet - school! But homework is the least of Darren's problems. Bodies are piling up. Time is running out. And the past is catching up with the hunters fast!

Review: This is the eighth book in the Cirque Du Freak series. I bought all twelve of the books in the Cirque Du Freak series at a local second hand shop. These books cost 99p and come on a buy one get one free offer. I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to continue on with the series. The further into the series I read the more action there is and the more I am drawn into these books. I would highly recommend these books to anyone with an interest in paranormal and young adult books. I am sure that anyone who enjoys the first book in this series will enjoy the rest of the series as well. In the near future I plan to buy this book box set brand new and then I can donate the used copies back to a charity shop so that someone else can experience the wonders of Darren Shan. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Lucia Mann | Rented Silence

Rented Silence: The Birthplace of Slavery (African Freedom Series)

I received this book for free from Lucia Mann. This book was sent to me through Amazon from the author for reviewing her other books in this series. Lucia sent me a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review and as a thank you for other positive reviews. 

Author: Lucia Mann
Title: Rented Silence
Genre: Fiction, Historical, Slavery

Synopsis: Two tiny newborns were buried alive in a compost pit, covered with corn husks and left to die. A hungry wild dog, saliva flowing, stood impatiently over the mound. As it started to dig out its prey, an escaped slave whooshed it away. Drawn by the sound of a weak human cry, the runaway cautiously approached the mournful whimper. What could provoke a new mother to bury her twin babies alive? A will to protect her children for the inescapable pain and horror of becoming chattel to an evil South African plantation owner. Experience post-WWII Africa through the eyes of characters who unearth the painful secrets of those times:

• Shiya - a white newborn rescued from an intended grave, who lives five idyllic years in the bush before she is captured, tormented and eventually freed. 
• Anele - the black runaway slave who saved Shiya's life and suffers the consequences for the rest of her days.
• Alan Hallworthy - the wealthy, cruel plantation owner who lusts for the bodies of young girls, even that of his own five year old daughter.
• Brianna - Shiya's modern day daughter who is mystified by her mothers secrets and never stops trying to reveal the truth.

Review: I would like to thank Lucia Mann for sending me another of her amazing books. So far I have truly all the books that I have received from Lucia and I cannot wait to own the rest of her books which I plan to buy in the near future. This was a very amazing read but I already knew that it would be based on her other books. I really enjoy the writing style of Lucia and how brilliantly she portrays the emotions of the characters without actually saying what they are feeling. I would highly recommend this and all Lucia Mann books to any avid reader with an interest in historical fiction and the days of slavery. This set of books really opens your eyes to the despicable acts committed against people just because they were black or where not of the same background of the slavers. It also makes you realise how horrible it must have been to be persecuted and made to feel less than human just because of your skin colour and nationality. In my opinion all people should be treated as equals no matter what the colour of their skin or where in the world they originate from. Not one life is worth more than another. Being respectful and accepting of all people is what the world needs. Lucia Mann books will always be a part of my book collection and I will most likely read them many, many more times as the years pass by.

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars

Book Review | Darren Shan | Hunters Of The Dusk

Hunters of the Dusk

Author: Darren Shan

Title: Hunters Of The Dusk

Genre: Fantasy, Young Adult, Paranormal, Vampires, Horror, Fiction, Adventure, Supernatural, Urban Fantasy, Teen

Series: The Saga Of Darren Shan, Cirque Du Freak

Pages: 208

Price: £6.99

Started: 30th June 2016

Finished: 4th July 2016

Synopsis: The pursuit begins ... Darren Shan, the vampire prince, leaves Vampire Mountain on a life or death mission. As part of an elite force, Darren searches the world for the Vampaneze Lord. But the road ahead is long and dangerous - and lined with the bodies of the damned.

Review: This is the seventh book in the Cirque Du Freak series. I bought all twelve of the books in the Cirque Du Freak series at a local second hand shop. These books cost 99p and come on a buy one get one free offer. The more books from the set that I read, the more invested in Darren Shan I become. When I finish a book from this series I cannot wait to pick up the next one. The Cirque Du Freak book box-set next fails to keep me hooked to the plots. I really enjoyed this book and cannot wait to continue on with the rest of the series and I will be sad to see it end when I finish the last book. When reading this book I found myself lost in the pages for many hours at a time. Darren Shan has a way of writing that can make the reader feel like they are an invisible bystander to the lives of the characters and not just reading a book. I am very invested in this book set and find it to be an excellent and cohesive read from one book to the next. I would highly recommend these books to anyone with an interest in Young Adult and Paranormal books. These books are a quick and easy read. In the near future I am planning to buy this set brand new and donating the used copies back to a second hand shop so that someone else can experience the brilliance of Darren Shan's books. 

Rating: 5 out of 5 stars