Darren Shan the vampire's assistant is forced to march to Vampire Mountain where he will be judged by the vampire princes. Darren Shan & Mr Crepsley make a long & dangerous trek to the vampire's stronghold in the mountains. The trek is a test of skill & endurance
- one which sees Darren's vampire nature develop & a new understanding of the mysterious blue-robed servants of the sinister Mr Tiny. Gavner Purl makes a welcome return when he joins Darren & Mr Crepsley but they face more than the cold on their way to the vampire princes
- the vampaneze have been there before them... Will Darren's meeting with the Vampire Princes restore his human nature or turn him further towards the darkness...