In "The Lake of Souls" by Darren Shan, the story follows the protagonist, Cirque du Freak's Darren Shan, as he embarks on a perilous journey into the mysterious Lake of Souls. This lake is a dark and dangerous place, rumored to be the final resting place of lost souls. As Darren searches for answers and confronts sinister forces, he grapples with difficult choices and the nature of sacrifice. Amidst the tension and haunting atmospheres, Darren's quest becomes a profound exploration of friendship, loyalty, and the consequences of his actions in a world filled with nightmares and unexpected challenges. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book features in the following series: Cirque Du Freak, Cirque Du Freak Saga Of Darren Shan .

This book has been graded for interest at 13-17 years.

This book is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed. This book was published in 2014 by Blackstone Audiobooks .

Darren Shan is the New York Times bestselling author of Cirque Du Freak and The Demonata, whose novels have sold over 15 million copies worldwide. Darren lives in Ireland, where he writes and collects art, comics, and film.