Vampire War Trilogy Books in Order

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The Vampire War Trilogy by Darren Shan, published between 2003 and 2004, follows Darren Shan, a vampire prince and vampaneze killer, as he navigates a world in conflict between vampires and vampaneze. The series is set against a backdrop of rising tension and war, focusing on the challenges faced by Darren and his allies as they confront threats from both their enemies and their past. Central to the story is the struggle for survival and the looming consequences of a long-foretold conflict.

This is a sub-series of the larger The Saga of Darren Shan series — see that page for every book in the wider setting.

Publication order

In the order the books were originally released.

  1. Cover of Killers of the Dawn

    Killers of the Dawn

    2003 · Darren Shan

    The hunters are on the run, facing the vampaneze, the police, and an angry mob. They are outnumbered and outsmarted, with their enemies determined to…

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  2. Cover of Allies of the Night

    Allies of the Night

    2004 · Darren Shan

    In Allies of the Night (2002), a novel by Darren Shan, Darren Shan—Vampire Prince and vampaneze killer—is obliged to attend school. But homework is…

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  3. Cover of Cirque Du Freak #7

    Cirque Du Freak #7

    2004 · Darren Shan

    In the wake of war brewing between the vampires and the vampaneze, Darren and his companions set out to track down the prophesied Lord of the…

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Frequently asked questions

What order should I read the Vampire War Trilogy books in?

Read them in publication order, starting with “Killers of the Dawn”. Start with “Killers of the Dawn.”

How many books are in the Vampire War Trilogy series?

We list 3 books by Darren Shan , published between 2003–2004.

Where can I buy the Vampire War Trilogy books?

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Reading order compiled from author/publisher guidance and verified bibliographic data. Spotted a wrong order, a missing book, or any other mistake? and we'll correct it.