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Darren Shan

Darren Shan

Darren Shan

Darren Shan is the number-one bestselling author of the young adult series Cirque du Freak, The Demonata and The Saga of Larten Crepsley, as well as the stand-alone books, The Thin Executioner and Koyasan. Shan's books have sold in every continent, in thirty-one languages, and have been bestsellers worldwide. In total, they have sold over twenty-five million copies. Zom-B is the first book in his new 12-book serial about a zombie invasion, and his first with Simon & Schuster. Shan divides his time between his homes in Limerick and London.

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ZOM-B Baby will be released on September 26, 2013 in Hardcover
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ZOM-B City will be released on September 26, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback
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ZOM-B Baby will be released on September 26, 2013 in eBook Reflowable, eBook
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ZOM-B 6 will be released on January 02, 2014 in eBook Reflowable, eBook
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ZOM-B Underground will be released on June 20, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback
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ZOM-B Angels will be released on June 20, 2013 in Hardcover, eBook
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ZOM-B Angels will be released on January 02, 2014 in Mass Market Paperback
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ZOM-B Angels will be released on June 20, 2013 in eBook Reflowable, eBook
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ZOM-B 6 will be released on January 02, 2014 in Hardcover
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ZOM-B City will be released on March 14, 2013 in Hardcover, eBook
Mar 14, 2013
ZOM-B City is now available in Hardcover, eBook
Mar 14, 2013
ZOM-B City will be released on March 14, 2013 in eBook
Mar 14, 2013
ZOM-B City is now available in eBook
Mar 14, 2013
ZOM-B will be released on March 14, 2013 in Mass Market Paperback
Mar 14, 2013
ZOM-B is now available in Mass Market Paperback
Mar 14, 2013
ZOM-B Underground will be released on January 03, 2013 in eBook
Jan 03, 2013

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Kirkus Reviews, May 10, 2013
...most devoted fans of the series will feel cheated,” we declared of Vampire Mountain, the fourth in horrormeister Darren Shan’s Cirque du Freak series. This led to a memorable publicity campaign at an American Library Association conference; Little...
London Evening Standard, May 8, 2013
...If you keep a real live teenager at home, you have probably been living with Darren Shan. The chief purveyor of gore tells young readers on his website that he lives in a barn in Ireland: one I like to think built largely with the proceeds...
Broadway World, May 2, 2013
...with Simon & Schuster Children's books to feature books from bestselling authors and series, including Zom-B by Darren Shan and Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell. Launched in February this year, Box of Awesome (aimed at both boys and girls) and its...
Nottingham Post, April 22, 2013
...a book down." Gemma, 12, has an interest in the Demonata series of books by best-selling author Darren Shan. She also met author Andy Briggs when he visited the academy. She was also the first student in the current academic year to reach the one...
Broadway World, April 15, 2013
...s list for 2012 include international bestselling author Philippa Gregory with her YA series Order of Darkness, and Darren Shan, with his 12-book series Zom-B. Simon & Schuster was highly commended in the Bookseller Industry Awards 2011, Children's...
The Scotsman, April 11, 2013
...Sessions squirming in her father’s famous black leather chair. hildren’s programme includes Lauren Child Francesca Simon, Darren Shan and Charlie Fletcher. Tickets go on sale today. TO BOOK: Online: www.bordersbook­festival.org E-mail:...
Southern Reporter, April 11, 2013
...Lauren Child and Francesca Simon, Stoneheart author Charlie Fletcher and Astrosaurs author Steve Cole, plus master of horror Darren Shan bringing zombies to Harmony House Gardens. Excitment is also already building on who will be the fourth winner of...
Kirkus Reviews, May 10, 2013
...most devoted fans of the series will feel cheated,” we declared of Vampire Mountain, the fourth in horrormeister Darren Shan’s Cirque du Freak series. This led to a memorable publicity campaign at an American Library Association conference; Little...
London Evening Standard, May 8, 2013
...If you keep a real live teenager at home, you have probably been living with Darren Shan. The chief purveyor of gore tells young readers on his website that he lives in a barn in Ireland: one I like to think built largely with the proceeds...
This Is South Wales, May 6, 2013
...signing copies of Charlotte Street at the city centre store from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. Fellow author Darren Shan will also be signing copies of his book ZOM-B Angels at the same book store on Sunday, June 23...
This Is South Wales, May 6, 2013
...signing copies of Charlotte Street at the city centre store from 12.30pm to 1.30pm.Fellow author Darren Shan will also be signing copies of his book ZOM-B Angels at the same book store on Sunday, June 23...
Philippine Information Agency, May 6, 2013
...is forced to teach it.” He further acknowledged the teachers' contributions to the education of the youth, citing Darren Shan: “Students never appreciate their teachers while they are learning. It is only later when they know more of the world that...
Positive News Media, May 5, 2013
...you will learn’,” Salceda said. He further acknowledged the teachers’ contributions to the education of the youth, citing Darren Shan: “Students never appreciate their teachers while they are learning. It is only later when they know more...
Booktrade - Book2Book, May 2, 2013
...with Simon & Schuster Children's books to feature books from bestselling authors and series, including Zom-B by Darren Shan and Dork Diaries by Rachel Renee Russell. Launched in February this year, Box of Awesome (aimed at both boys and girls) and its...