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Darren Shan
Biography
Darren's real name is Darren O'Shaughnessy. He was born on July 2, 1972, in London, but is Irish (despite the strong Cockney accent that he has never lost) and has spent most of his life in Limerick in Ireland, where he now lives with his wife and children.
Darren went to school in Limerick, then studied Sociology and English at Roehampton University in London. He worked for a cable television company in Limerick for a couple of years, before setting up as a full-time writer at the age of 23. He has been an incredibly prolific and globally successful author, publishing more than 60 books in just over 25 years, and selling more than 30 million copies worldwide.
A big film buff, with a collection of nearly five thousand movies on DVD, Darren also reads lots of books and comics, and likes to study and collect original artwork, especially comic art, modern art, and sculptures. Other interests include long walks, going to soccer matches (he's a Tottenham Hotspur and Ireland fan), listening to pop and rock music and going to lots of concerts, theatre, worldwide travel, sampling the delights of both gourmet cuisine and finger-licking junk food, and dreaming up new ways to entertain his readers!
Darren went to school in Limerick, then studied Sociology and English at Roehampton University in London. He worked for a cable television company in Limerick for a couple of years, before setting up as a full-time writer at the age of 23. He has been an incredibly prolific and globally successful author, publishing more than 60 books in just over 25 years, and selling more than 30 million copies worldwide.
A big film buff, with a collection of nearly five thousand movies on DVD, Darren also reads lots of books and comics, and likes to study and collect original artwork, especially comic art, modern art, and sculptures. Other interests include long walks, going to soccer matches (he's a Tottenham Hotspur and Ireland fan), listening to pop and rock music and going to lots of concerts, theatre, worldwide travel, sampling the delights of both gourmet cuisine and finger-licking junk food, and dreaming up new ways to entertain his readers!
Where to find Darren Shan online
Website: https://www.darrenshan.com
Series
Archibald Lox volumes
by Darren Shan
Archibald Lox Volume 1: The Missing Princess
Archibald Lox Volume 2: The Kidnapped Prince
Archibald Lox Volume 3: The Exiled King
Archibald Lox Volume 1: The Missing Princess
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Archibald Lox Volume 2: The Kidnapped Prince
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Archibald Lox Volume 3: The Exiled King
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Archibald Lox
by Darren Shan
Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds
Archibald Lox and the Empress of Suanpan
Archibald Lox and the Vote of Alignment
Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt
Archibald Lox and the Slides of Bon Repell
Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate
Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds
Price:
Free!
Archibald Lox and the Empress of Suanpan
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Archibald Lox and the Vote of Alignment
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Archibald Lox and the Slides of Bon Repell
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Books
Archibald Lox Volume 1: The Missing Princess
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox volumes, Book 1.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 107,580.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: October 18, 2020
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
The start of a thrilling new fantasy series by the New York Times bestselling author of Cirque Du Freak. "A brisk, entertaining tale that unfolds in a wonderfully bizarre world." Kirkus. When a young locksmith finds his way into the Merge, he discovers a parallel universe filled with an infinite number of unique, remarkable worlds. Setting off on the adventure of a lifetime, he soon makes...
Archibald Lox and the Vote of Alignment
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox, Book 3.
Price:
$1.99 USD.
Words: 50,310.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: March 29, 2020
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
The end of Inez's mission is in sight, but the most difficult part is still to come. Archie is determined to help save an entire realm from falling under the rule of the vicious SubMerged. But old foes stand in his way, and the greatest challenge of his life awaits... Book three of the Archibald Lox series, by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling YA author of Cirque Du Freak and Lord...
Archibald Lox and the Bridge Between Worlds
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox, Book 1.
Price:
Free!
Words: 31,620.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: March 29, 2020
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
There is a universe beyond our own, known as the Merge. A young locksmith called Archibald Lox is about to cross worlds and explore it. As he learns about these lands of wonders, he will have to face cold-blooded killers, rivers of blood, hell jackals and more... Book one of the Archibald Lox series, by Darren Shan, the New York Times...
Archibald Lox and the Rubicon Dictate
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox, Book 6.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 48,730.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: September 1, 2021
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
The kidnapping of a prince shocks the Merge and turns the Grop Tourney on its head. In New York, a desperate Archie and Inez play a cunning game of chess with the fates. But if they are to force a checkmate, they must travel to the heart of an enemy empire and face down the rulers of a merciless realm... Book six of the Archibald Lox series by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling author...
Archibald Lox and the Legion of the Lost
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox, Book 9.
Price:
$2.99 USD.
Words: 55,860.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: July 26, 2022
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
All is lost, but the plans of mad tyrants never die, and if Archie is to save his friends, he's told he must make the most monumental of sacrifices. As he desperately searches for a way to outwit the demons who hold him in their clutches, he must also struggle to finally come to an understanding of the strange demon he carries within. Everything is on the line, and Archie's choices will decide...
Archibald Lox and the Forgotten Crypt
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox, Book 4.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 46,300.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: July 1, 2021
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
When a couple of assassins catch up with Archie, he's forced to flee to the Merge in search of friendship and safety. As his skills develop in that parallel universe, he opens a gateway to a long-forgotten crypt, where ancient secrets are revealed. In a city of ice, the greatest players of the six realms have assembled for a legendary Grop Tourney, but a small group of plotters are more...
Archibald Lox and the Empress of Suanpan
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox, Book 2.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 26,090.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: March 29, 2020
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy
Archie thought he was finished with the Merge, but he was wrong. Teaming up again with Inez, they must pit their wits against the infamous Empress of Suanpan. In a city of gamblers, Archie must stake everything he owns, even his freedom... Book two of the Archibald Lox series, by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling YA author of Cirque Du...
Archibald Lox and the Sinkhole to Hell
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox, Book 7.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 44,450.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: May 31, 2022
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
When an old friend shuffles off their mortal coil, Archie travels to New York for the funeral, and from there to the Merge, to do some work with his mentor, Winston. In a realm of waterless canals and upside-down pyramids, he patiently teaches royals how to open a portal to the ancient Crypt, and learns some more of the Merge's many secrets. But when a day trip to a beautiful cenote goes...
Archibald Lox Volume 2: The Kidnapped Prince
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox volumes, Book 2.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 142,610.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: November 1, 2021
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
The middle segment of a thrilling new fantasy trilogy by Darren Shan, the New York Times bestselling YA author of Cirque Du Freak. "Archibald Lox is sure to ensnare, mesmerize, and astound readers of all ages." The Literary Connoisseur. When a couple of assassins catch up with Archie, he's forced to flee to the Merge in search of friendship and safety. In a city of ice, the greatest grop...
Archibald Lox Volume 3: The Exiled King
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox volumes, Book 3.
Price:
$4.99 USD.
Words: 144,780.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: October 25, 2022
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
The stunning conclusion of a thrilling new fantasy trilogy by the New York Times bestselling YA author of Cirque Du Freak. "Shan has created a far-reaching multiverse that boggles and beguiles, with characters that cannot fail to endear or revile. Beneath its simple, straightforward narrative is a deceptively complex, immersive experience that captivates the reader in a way only a master...
Archibald Lox and the Pick of Loxes
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox, Book 8.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 45,020.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: June 28, 2022
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » General, Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
When Archie finds himself trapped in a claustrophobic zone from which there seems to be no escape, he's thrown a lifeline by the most unlikely of allies. A showdown with a troubled royal ends in chaos and betrayal, and Archie is abducted and imprisoned in a cold, forgotten area of the Merge. With a collection of fellow locksmiths, Archie is set to work on an apparently unpickable lock, but if...
Archibald Lox and the Slides of Bon Repell
by Darren Shan
Series: Archibald Lox, Book 5.
Price:
$0.99 USD.
Words: 48,260.
Language:
English.
Originally Published: August 3, 2021
by
Home of the Damned Ltd.
Categories:
Fiction » Fantasy » Contemporary, Fiction » Fantasy » Urban
The Grop Tourney has kicked off, and it's the biggest draw in the Merge. Archie has a ticket to every match, and is soon caught up in the excitement. But when a scheming king sets his sights on the young locksmith, all thoughts of grop are swiftly forgotten, and Archie might fight for his freedom and his sanity... Book five of the Archibald Lox series by Darren Shan, the New York Times...