Sons of Destiny
by Darren Shan
Sons of Destiny is the twelfth and final book in The Saga of Darren Shan, first published in the UK by HarperCollins Children's Books in October 2004. It ends the hunters' struggle with Steve Leopard, with Darren's future at stake.
- Editions tracked
- 2
- First published
- HarperCollins Children's Books, 2004
- Series
- The Saga of Darren Shan
Sons of Destiny by Darren Shan was first published in 2004. We track 2 editions.
Which edition do you have?
Editions
- Little, Brown Young Readers2006 Hardback · The Saga of Darren Shan 12 I own Cirque Du Freak #12: Sons of Destiny: Book 12 in the Saga of Darren Shan, Little, Brown Young Readers 2006 Log in to want this
- Harper Collins2008 Other · The Saga of Darren Shan 12 I own Cirque Du Freak 12 Sons of Destiny, Harper Collins 2008 Log in to want this
We have not yet researched the issue points for this book. If you know how to tell the first from later printings, tell us and we will credit you once it is checked against a second source.
Awards, adaptations and setting
Read next
- Comes after
- Vampire Destiny Trilogy
In print
- Editions recorded
- 12 on Open Library, 7 in English
- Wikipedia
- Articles in 4 languages
From Wikidata and Open Library, both CC0. A prize or a new adaptation often lifts demand for the first printing.
More by Darren Shan
CollectorsNot sure which edition you have, or want to tell other collectors about your copy?
Ask a question
Write a review
Read it or own it? Share what Sons of Destiny is like to read or collect.
Know what you are looking at
How to Identify a First Edition
To identify a first edition, check that your copy is the first printing of the first edition. Read the copyright …
Read the guide →6 min readBook Condition Grading: Fine to Poor Explained
Book condition grading uses a six-step trade scale: Fine, Near Fine, Very Good, Good, Fair and Poor. Collectors grade the …
Read the guide →7 min readDust Jackets Explained: Why the Jacket Drives a Book's Value
For most books published since the 1920s, the original dust jacket carries a large share of the value, often most …
Read the guide →Frequently asked questions
How many editions of Sons of Destiny are there?
We track 2 editions of Sons of Destiny. Each has its own page with how to identify it.
When was Sons of Destiny first published?
Sons of Destiny by Darren Shan was first published in 2004.
What should I read after Sons of Destiny?
In order, it follows Vampire Destiny Trilogy, according to Wikidata.
Where these facts come from
- Sons of Destiny, Darren Shan official site (darrenshan.com)
- The Saga of Darren Shan, Wikipedia (en.wikipedia.org)
- Sons of Destiny (HarperCollins Children's, 2004), Open Library (openlibrary.org)
Every fact on this page was checked against the sources listed. Checked 3 November 2026. Reviewed by Harriet Ellis; read how we check facts.