

Author Notes:The fourth book of The Saga Of Darren Shan was released in the UK and Ireland on June 4th 2001. The story continues in Book 5:Trials Of Death, and concludes in Book 6:The Vampire Prince. Vampire Mountain is the start of a gruelling, 3-part Darren Shan adventure. Some accept him instantly - but he must earn the friendship of others! When he's taken to meet the legendary Princes, he learns the true price of what it takes to become a vampire. He's introduced to many fierce, battle-scarred Generals.

Inside Vampire Mountain, Darren learns much of vampires, their history and ways. The vampires also make a worrying discovery - they are not the only creatures of the night on the path to the mountain. The trek to Vampire Mountain is long and dangerous, and blood will be spilt along the way. Travelling with Darren and Mr Crepsley are two Little People, and they're later joined by an old friend and some four-legged predators. But now he must leave the freak show and his friends behind, to travel to the distant Vampire Mountain with Mr Crepsley, where he must be presented for approval to the Vampire Princes and Generals. Darren has settled into life as a vampire's assistant, and feels at home in the Cirque Du Freak. Six years have passed since Tunnels Of Blood. Plot Outline:Book 4 of The Saga Of Darren Shan.
