Darren has to face the trials of death, put to him by the princes. If he fails, he is executed, if he passes he is officially part of the vampire clan.
SPOILER ALERT!
Darren passes the first 3 but fails the final test and is sentenced to death. Kurda helps him to escape but then Kurda kills Gavner Purl. Kurda is in league with the vampaneze so Darren jumps down a gushing stream and that is the end.
Darren Shan is 5' 7".
Shan DeGruy is 5' 5".
The Saga of Darren Shan; 1) Cirque du Freak 2) The Vampire's Assistant 3) Tunnles of Blood 4) Vampire Mountain 5) Trials of Death 6) The Vampire Prince 7) Hunters of the Dusk 8) Allies of the Night 9) Killers of the Dawn 10) The Lake of Souls 11) Lord of the Shadows 12) Sons of Destiny
Shan Lawrence is 5' 4".
Shan Holleman is 5' 8".
Shan Serafin is 5' 9".
Darren VanCleave is 5' 9".
Darren Shahlavi is 5' 11".
Darren Kavanagh is 5' 10".
Darren Keefe is 5' 10".
Darren Benedict is 5' 11".
Darren Downtain is 5' 10".