--- product_id: 311370926 title: "Birth of a Killer" price: "NZ$48" currency: NZD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/311370926-birth-of-a-killer store_origin: NZ region: New Zealand --- # Birth of a Killer **Price:** NZ$48 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Birth of a Killer - **How much does it cost?** NZ$48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/311370926-birth-of-a-killer) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Buy Birth of a Killer by Shan, Darren online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Witness the origin story of larten cripsley the vampire general - Those who have read the original cirque du freak series of 12 books are familiar with larten cripsley. But do you know how he bacame a vampire and his rise to being a vampire general and how he came to be at the cirque du freak traveling show. Witness his origin. Review: Nice to finally know how he became a vampire ^^ ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #116,508 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,061 in Horror, Monsters & Ghost Stories for Children #4,231 in Fantasy for Children #5,147 in Humor for Children | | Customer reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (122) | | Dimensions | 12.9 x 1.63 x 19.81 cm | | ISBN-10 | 0007315872 | | ISBN-13 | 978-0007315871 | | Item weight | 1.05 Kilograms | | Language | English | | Print length | 256 pages | | Publication date | 28 April 2011 | | Publisher | HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks | | Reading age | 9 years and up | ## Images ![Birth of a Killer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dal9uGn3L.jpg) ![Birth of a Killer - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91wi4MlCTVL.jpg) ![Birth of a Killer - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/511U8nHCWmL.jpg) ![Birth of a Killer - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/610AquH2NmL.jpg) ![Birth of a Killer - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61RV-L27MeL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Witness the origin story of larten cripsley the vampire general *by S***R on 28 September 2024* Those who have read the original cirque du freak series of 12 books are familiar with larten cripsley. But do you know how he bacame a vampire and his rise to being a vampire general and how he came to be at the cirque du freak traveling show. Witness his origin. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***X on 15 September 2014* Nice to finally know how he became a vampire ^^ ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by J***R on 22 September 2010* I'm going to try to put aside the fact that I'm a diehard fan of Larten... wait... I can't. Anyway, unlike most other books, this one got a full 12:00 AM - 3:00 AM slot and was read straight through. The pacing's great; there were no instances where I felt bored or like I should go do something else. The beginning (pre-vampire) is great and gives a good insight into the world that he lived in. It's the beginning of the 19th century (I believe) and we're given a nicely painted image of what life was like for children back then - work, work, work. I must also say I'm very pleased with the explanation for why his hair is that vibrant orange color. Post-apprentice sections fly by, which is probably my only criticism of the book. It seems like we're skipping time a lot and don't get a chance to really acclimate to a particular time in Larten's life. In that way, the scenes can feel a little disjointed because there isn't much tying them together, except our understanding of how vampire apprenticeship works. There are only going to be four books in this series, so some allowance is there for getting through the plot, but I still feel like I'd be happier taking this a little slower. I'm most sad to see that we didn't get to see him be blooded and experience the change from human to vampire, which was one of my favorite parts in Darren's adventure. Regardless, I imagine there's going to be a lot of really interesting content that comes up after the end scene of this book, so I'm hoping his early vampire life was rushed through for good reasons. It's incredibly strange and fascinating watching him grow up and become a vampire. His personality as a child and teen seem wildly different from his personality as a seasoned vampire when he takes Darren on. I'm very interested in learning where the rage goes and what other challenges are ahead, and how he transitions from angry to controlled. I'm hoping that we'll see some violence, as this book was considerably less violent than the average Demonata book. True that it's a different beast all together, but Larten clearly has rage problems, and Darren always manages to throw in something horrific but beautifully written - and knowing his track record with Demonata, I'm sure he'll deliver! This book is not only satisfying for curious fans of Larten, but Seba is an absolute gem too. The guy is hilarious, especially with some of the tests he gives and the way he talks. He's brilliant and mysterious, and I think anyone who was a fan of Larten-as-mentor would appreciate Seba-as-mentor just as much. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.nz/products/311370926-birth-of-a-killer](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/311370926-birth-of-a-killer) --- *Product available on Desertcart New Zealand* *Store origin: NZ* *Last updated: 2026-04-25*