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Overview

Grubbs Grady has stiff red hair and is a little big for his age, which means he can get into R-rated movies. He hates history and loves bacon, rats, and playing tricks on his squeamish older sister. When he opts out of a family weekend trip, he never guesses that he is about to take a terrifying journey into darkness. Hungry demons and howling werewolves haunt his waking nightmares... and threaten his life.

Presumably the only witness to the horrific and bloody murder of his entire family, a teenage boy must outwit not only the mental health professionals determined to cure his delusion, but also the demonic forces only he can see.

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Overview

Grubbs Grady has stiff red hair and is a little big for his age, which means he can get into R-rated movies. He hates history and loves bacon, rats, and playing tricks on his squeamish older sister. When he opts out of a family weekend trip, he never guesses that he is about to take a terrifying journey into darkness. Hungry demons and howling werewolves haunt his waking nightmares... and threaten his life.

Presumably the only witness to the horrific and bloody murder of his entire family, a teenage boy must outwit not only the mental health professionals determined to cure his delusion, but also the demonic forces only he can see.

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The author of the popular Cirque du Freak books launches another no less gruesome series with this first installment in the Demonata books. Readers meet teen narrator Grubitsch Grady ("Grubbs") in a bad spot-he's in the principal's office, caught smoking cigarettes-but things are about to get far worse. Grubbs seeks revenge against the informant, his sister, Gretelda, by smearing her bath towels with rat guts. He feels guilty about this when, just a few pages later, Gretelda, Mom and Dad are killed in appalling fashion by Lord Loss, a "demon master," and his grotesque familiars-Vein and Artery. Grubbs is sole witness to his family's execution and his narrow escape, by means he doesn't quite understand himself, nearly drives him mad. He goes to live with insensitive Uncle Dervish, who regales his newly orphaned nephew with stories about the "long and bloody history" of the house that Grubbs will now call home. Written mainly in sentence fragments with an excess of exclamation points, the narrative is a mish-mash of occult motifs. Halfway through the story, werewolves make an appearance. It's tough to take any of this seriously: the cartoonish villain stages high-stakes showdowns that mix slasher flick-style battles with chess matches. The author introduces threads about rare books and a missing treasure, then drops them, presumably to pick them up in the following volume, due out next year. Ages 15-up. (Oct.) Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.
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Grubitsch "Grubbs" Grady's life changes in one moment. Grubbs starts out as a normal kid who gets punished for a playing a cruel joke on his sister—he put dead rat guts on her bath-towel. Then, abnormally, the Grady parents and sister forgive Grubbs and send him to stay the night with an aunt. In an act of determined curiosity, Grubbs heads off to spy on his family, only to find demons murdering all three of them. Each gory description tempts readers to prove that this deliciously gruesome tale is for the stout of heart—or those reluctant teens that think they are. With a tale filled with everything from murder to werewolves, readers will race through each page to find a conclusion, if not to satisfy their own curiosity. Unfortunately, the text screams horror and suspense while the author hurries through the climax, resulting in a serious lack of consistency in the grotesque elements and action. However, Shan's book will intrigue horror fans while attracting those looking for a good scare. 2005, Little Brown and Company, Ages 14 to 18.
—Joella Peterson

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780316114998
  • Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
  • Publication date: 9/21/2005
  • Pages: 240
  • Age range: 15 - 18 Years
  • Series: Demonata Series, #1
  • Product dimensions: 5.75 (w) x 8.50 (h) x 0.87 (d)

Meet the Author

Darren Shan
Darren Shan
"I was born in London in 1972 and moved to Ireland when I was 6 years old, where I've lived ever since. I always wanted to be a writer - I've loved telling stories since I was a child. I started out writing books for adults, and managed to get a couple published. One day, on a whim, I decided to try a book for children. The result was Cirque Du Freak. Much to my surprise, it took off, and I became a de facto children's author! Since then I've used my ill-gotten gains to buy lots of comic-strip art and travel the world. When I'm not working or traveling, I like watching movies.
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  • Posted July 19, 2009

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    darren shan does it again

    I have read his previous series Cirque Du Freak and couldn't put any of the books down. Same for this terrific series. The characters and storyline just capture you in this fantastic world that in ways is so relatable to real scenarios. Darren shan is a terrific writer and cantwait to see how this series ends. A must read for all!

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 5, 2009

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    SHAN IS AWESOME

    This is the first book in the demonata series and it is great. I read this book in one day, i just couldent put it down, i tried but i couldent. I beleive that everybody should read this book. I give it 6 out of five stars.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted February 20, 2011

    THE PERFECT EXAMPLE OF A THRILLING BOOK!

    Darren Shan (my favorite author) has amazed me once again with his first installment of the demonata series, Lord Loss. This book is for the perfect horror and suspense readers. When i first got this book, i was so anxious to read it because i know how Darren Shan is with his writing and great detail. Just like his previous series The Cirque Du Freak saga, i just knew that Darren Shan wouldn't disappoint. And he never did!!!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted April 17, 2007

    Simply Wonderful

    Do you like Action? Do you like Horror? if so then this book and the rest of the series is for you, i read many books in this genre but never have i read anything better than this, to the point that i can't stop comparing to others and saying God this is the best and nothing is better!

    2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted July 1, 2011

    Highly Recommended

    this book is the best. It got me hooked on the other books. if you can not tolerate gross descriptions it is not recommended.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted November 22, 2010

    Darren Shan Proves To Be Amazing!!!

    I have found Lord Loss to be an amazing book. This book will definitely look good on your collection for all those lovers of horror and suspense. After reading the book Lord Loss written by Darren Shan I was left with many good impressions about the writer Darren Shan and his style of writing. I have found his style to be very suspenseful and entertaining. There are many places in this book where you might think the book is going, but in the last moment something happens and with a shocking move it goes the other direction. After this book I will have great expectations about thrilling and horror books.
    Darren Shan did very well in having his characters come alive. In every chapter you can feel the tension Grubbs is feeling and how he is super nervous to get out of the problems in just a few moments you would feel what Grubbs was feeling. This would be a really good detail for those who have high standards on the characters. In addition I especially liked the way how Darren Shan always introduces the Villain Lord Loss by not just saying he was there, but by describing how he is and showing how everybody is terrified or nervous especially Grubbs. This way of writing will fascinate many of you who are craving for detail and suspense. In addition I like the way Darren Shan builds up on the main character's problems until he has no other way to face them, but in reality it isn't like in the heroic way it's solved with other problems and great pain. I have to say that Darren Shan does a great job at what he does and how he makes his character's come to life within you so that you make a connection.
    I think that this book is especially great because of the characters. I would say that the character's in the story are made to perfection to go with the story plot and the characters characteristics. Grubbs isn't the hero and is shown mostly was a timid and scared person scared of the horrible world of the Demonata. He's the least person you expect to save the world, but in the end he shows that he does and that's what leaves you most astonished and with a lot of questions. For all you suspenseful readers I recommend this book to you 100% it will leave you hungry for more and it won't disappoint you

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 5, 2005

    Awesome book

    I just finnished reading it today. I absolutely love the Cirque Du Freak Series and when I saw Demonata: Lord Loss I snatched it right off the shelf. It's great, I can't wait for the second one!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 9, 2005

    ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!

    Darren Shan has done it again! This book is so amazing it leaves readers on the edge of their seats just wondering what will unfold as the book progresses. I loved this book as much as the Cirque Du Freak series. Anyone who loves the Cirque series is bound to love the new series by Darren Shan.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 11, 2005

    Shan has done it again

    This is a very great book.It reminds me of Cirque Du Freak which is one of my favorite series.If you want to read a exciting horror that you wont be able to stop reading pick The Demonata.

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 19, 2005

    This book will rock your socks right off!!

    This book was so awesome! Major props to Darren Shan!! This book proves that he is truly great at what he does. It starts off at a fast, action-packed pace and it doesn't let up until the last page. Anyone who has read the Cirque Du Freak series or just loves a good thriller, I strongly urge you to read this book, it is definetely worth it!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 17, 2005

    AMAZING

    this book is sooo awesome! shan has done it again! full of horror and mystery, keeps you turning pages. A MUST READ!!!

    1 out of 1 people found this review helpful.

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  • Posted February 7, 2012

    Another perfect horror story by Darren Shan

    Grubbs Grady is just an socially average but physically oversized teenager whose life is changed forever by one terrifying event. He chooses not to go on the family vacation but after becoming curious of his parents suspicious behavior before leaving for the "vacation", he sneaks out of his aunt's house to investigate the situation he suspects to be going on at home. After a long and chilling sprint across town to his house, Grubbs walks in on his worst nightmare. His parents valuable chess boards have been ruined and the barren kitchen reeks of death. He walks upstairs and enters his parents bedroom, the scene inside is absolute horror. All the walls have been plastered with massive spider webs and covered in blood. Worst of all, his parents and sister lay amongst the wreckage, helpless and decapitated. This deadly deed has been done by the evil Lord Loss and his companions. The ensuing months are beyond troublesome for Grubbs, not to mention his final showdown with the Lord. Will Grubbs save himself and others, or die without a true cause?

    I loved everything about this book, the plot was somewhat methodical but never predictable. There were several twists and ingenious events that you almost lost count. Surprisingly, I also took an interest in the deadly chess games.

    I recommend this book to all people, no matter what genres you enjoy you should love this book. It has occasional humor, sympathy, plenty of horror, a complex plot, and enough edge-of-your-seat suspense for anyone.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 20, 2012

    Awesome

    I loved the book. It kept me wondering what was going to happen. Also gave me an idea for the book i am writing. You really inspired me to test new ideas and twists. Thank you

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 20, 2012

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  • Anonymous

    Posted January 8, 2012

    I loved this book

    Cirque du freak got me into darrwn shan but i absolutely love demonata never got me bored and it makes me want to be a red head

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 27, 2011

    Chilling yet awesome

    One of the best fantasy/horror story i have read this year, and awesome poem in the beginning of the book. I highly recommend it.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted December 24, 2011

    Chilling and amazing!

    This book is awesome! Maybe even the best book i`ve read!

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  • Posted December 12, 2011

    An Undisputedly Fantastic Book!

    This was my very first book I'd read by Darren Shan. Because of this one book, I am now a fan of his! This is a book that is creatively written, making a simple strategic game into a life or death game, but not in a way you'd expect it to be. I feel as if each word was carefully chosen to create an intricate story with lovable characters that I can never forget. I can honestly say, this is one of the best books I've ever read in my life. I stayed up from 7:00 pm to 4:00 am reading this. I will gladly re-experience the adventure in this book with a head held high and a blanket..just to keep me safe from the oh so detailed demons described in this book :)

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 30, 2011

    Excellent book

    A very intresting novel that will capture the attention of anyone with an over active imagination

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  • Posted October 24, 2011

    Really good book

    I use tp read this book when I was younger! 8.5/10 Stars

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