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In the Cirque Du Freak series, also known as The Saga of Darren Shan by Darren Shan, Vampets are mentioned as assistants to the Vampaneze, while Vampirites (introduced later in the series) are assistants to the Vampires. Vampets are human and noted for the tattooed V's on their heads. In the series, Vampets are quite the opposite of the vampirites and appear to be a large nuisance to the vampires. They also do not obey the same rules as Vampaneze therefore allowing them to use firearms. Vampets are first mentioned in the book Hunters of the Dusk and first appear in Allies of the Night and continue to Sons of Destiny. [1]

<i>The Saga of Darren Shan</i> Series of books by Darren Shan

The Saga of Darren Shan is a young adult 12-part book series written by Darren Shan about the struggle of a boy who has become involved in the world of vampires. As of October 2008, the book has been published in 33 countries around the world, in 30 different languages. A film based on the first three books in the series was released in theatres on October 23, 2009. Blackstone Audio has also released CD recordings of all 12 books in the series, read by Ralph Lister.

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<i>Tunnels of Blood</i> 2000 Book by Darren Shan

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<i>Trials of Death</i> 2001 Book by Darren Shan

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<i>Lord of the Shadows</i> 2004 Book by Darren Shan

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<i>Cirque du Freak</i> 2000 Book by Darren Shan

Cirque du Freak is the first novel in The Saga of Darren Shan by Darren Shan, published in January 2000. The story begins with Darren Shan and his best friend Steve "Leopard" Leonard visiting an illegal freak show where an encounter with a vampire and a deadly, unique spider forces them to make life-changing choices that neither of them could have ever thought possible.

<i>Allies of the Night</i> 2002 Book by Darren Shan

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<i>The Lake of Souls</i> 2003 Book by Darren Shan

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<i>The Vampire Prince</i> 2002 Book by Darren Shan

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Vampire Rites is the second trilogy in The Saga of Darren Shan by author Darren Shan. It contains the books Vampire Mountain, Trials of Death and The Vampire Prince. This trilogy involves more of the various vampire characters, and their beliefs and customs. This trilogy's main theme is religion, compared to the previous one, it brings a whole new take on the vampire way of life and shows the kinder, better side of the vampires involved. These books show a more relaxed character of Darren Shan towards the more gruesome aspects of vampire life.

<i>Hunters of the Dusk</i> 2002 Book by Darren Shan

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<i>Killers of the Dawn</i> 2003 Book by Darren Shan

Killers of the Dawn is the ninth book in The Saga of Darren Shan by Darren Shan. It is also the third book in the Vampire War trilogy. It also continues the events of Allies of the Night which leaves Darren meeting his ex-girlfriend, Debbie and his ex-bestfriend, Steve Leonard, who is later revealed to be a half vampaneze.

<i>Vampire Destiny</i> 2003-2004 Three books by Darren Shan

Vampire Destiny is the fourth and final trilogy in The Saga of Darren Shan by author Darren Shan. The trilogy included The Lake of Souls, Lord of the Shadows and Sons of Destiny. This series goes more in depth on the Lord of Shadows and the future where he rules, and Harkat's secrets of his past life are finally revealed. The main theme in the final trilogy appears to be destiny. Darren and Harket learn of the true fate of the world they know following the War of Scars, and it is revealed that both Darren and Steve are pawns to the hand of fate, in which either one of them is destined to bring destruction to the world.

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<i>Sons of Destiny</i> 2004 Book by Darren Shan

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