--- product_id: 311370926 title: "Birth of a Killer" price: "Rp831074" currency: IDR in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 url: https://www.desertcart.id/products/311370926-birth-of-a-killer store_origin: ID region: Indonesia --- # Spans centuries & continents Epic vampire origin story Blood-soaked thrilling narrative Birth of a Killer **Price:** Rp831074 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🧛‍♂️ Unleash the legend before the legend was born! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Birth of a Killer - **How much does it cost?** Rp831074 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.id](https://www.desertcart.id/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 ## Key Features - • **Dive into Vampire Lore:** Explore the gripping origin of Larten Crepsley, the legendary vampire general. - • **Critically Acclaimed & Loved:** Rated 4.8/5 by over 120 readers, a must-have for horror and fantasy collections. - • **A Journey Across Time and Place:** Experience a story that spans centuries and continents, blending history with dark fantasy. - • **Exclusive Prequel to a Cult Series:** Unlock the backstory of the Demonata universe and join the elite circle of true fans. - • **Perfect for Millennial Horror Fans:** A mature, thrilling read with rich storytelling and intense vampire mythology. ## Overview Birth of a Killer is a paperback novel by HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks, published in 2011. It chronicles the origin story of Larten Crepsley, a vampire who rises from obscurity to become a powerful vampire general. Spanning centuries and continents, this blood-soaked tale blends horror, fantasy, and adventure, making it a top-rated choice for young adult and millennial readers seeking a dark, immersive vampire saga. ## Description Following the massive success of the Demonata series, Darren Shan is back where it all started – telling the life story of the vampire Larten Crepsley. Spanning centuries and continents, taking in sea voyages, murder, war and love, this is the epic, bloodsoaked tale of a vampire who started out a nobody… and ended up changing the world forever. For every vampire, the end… is just the beginning. When terrible events force young Larten Crespley to flee his home he finds himself alone in the world. Then he meets the mysterious Seba Nile, who introduces him to the ways of the vampire clan. But will Larten turn his back on humanity and join a world from which there can be no return…? So begins the blood-soaked tale of a vampire who starts out a nobody … but will change the world forever. 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: Big Fan of Shan - Great books, easy to read, great vampire series prequel to the Darren Shan vampire series that actually came out first, these books are quite gory at times so I would recommend for teenagers up reading. I however am an adult almost 50 now but I have read most of the Shan series of books. Not many people know but Darren Shan also does more serious adult books under a different author, Darren Dash, if you like this series then I recommend Darren Dash Sunburn (as it is horror also). ## Features - Harper Collins Childrens Books - Binding: paperback - Language: english - Manufacturer: Harpercollinschildren’sbooks - Brand: Harpercollinschildren’sbooks - Publication date: 2011-04-28T00:00:01Z - Manufacturer: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks - Brand: HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #145,464 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #1,177 in Horror, Monsters & Ghost Stories for Children #4,910 in Fantasy for Children #6,022 in Humor for Children | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 124 Reviews | ## Images ![Birth of a Killer - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71dal9uGn3L.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. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Big Fan of Shan *by T***W on 13 May 2026* Great books, easy to read, great vampire series prequel to the Darren Shan vampire series that actually came out first, these books are quite gory at times so I would recommend for teenagers up reading. I however am an adult almost 50 now but I have read most of the Shan series of books. Not many people know but Darren Shan also does more serious adult books under a different author, Darren Dash, if you like this series then I recommend Darren Dash Sunburn (as it is horror also). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by S***X on 15 September 2014* Nice to finally know how he became a vampire ^^ --- ## 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.id/products/311370926-birth-of-a-killer](https://www.desertcart.id/products/311370926-birth-of-a-killer) --- *Product available on Desertcart Indonesia* *Store origin: ID* *Last updated: 2026-08-16*