The Saga of Larten Crepsley: Palace of the Damned - Darren Shan

In The Saga of Larten Crepsley: Palace of the Damned by Darren Shan, Larten is consumed by guilt after failing his mentor and causing the death of an entire ship’s crew in a vengeful rage. Overcome by remorse, he retreats to Paris and hides among humans, seeking peace.

For a time, he finds moments of happiness and even falls in love. Yet the darkness within him makes living a normal human life impossible. He must confront a critical choice: remain hidden or embrace his vampiric nature to protect the vulnerable.

Danger and enemies await at every turn. Traps are set, and Larten’s path is destined to be littered with bodies as he struggles to reconcile love, guilt, and duty in a world of vampires and violence.