Vampire's Assistant - Cirque Du Freak Author:Darren Shan Darren was just an ordinary schoolboy-until his visit to the Cirque du Freak. Now Darren joins the powerful vampire Mr. Crepsley. As he struggles with his new life as a vampire's assistant, Darren tries desperately to resist the one temptation that sickens him-the one thing that can keep him alive.