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Synopsis
Darren Shan, the Vampire's Assistant, gets a taste of the city when he leaves the Cirque Du Freak with Evra and Mr. Crepsley. When corpses, drained of blood, are discovered, Darren and Evra are compelled to confront a foul creature of the night who may prove to be the end of them all...
Is Tunnels of Blood appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This vampire adventure features blood-drained corpses, murder investigations, and supernatural violence appropriate for teen readers. The horror elements are present but not graphically detailed, focusing on suspense and action.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, no sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include murder, death, and blood (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
Teens will enjoy following Darren and his friends as they hunt a deadly vampire killer through city streets in this suspenseful supernatural mystery.