In The Vampire's Assistant Darren Shan and his vampire mentor, Mr. Crepsley, have gone back to the Cirque Du Freak, where Darren makes friends with Evra Von, a freak who has certain snake like traits. Later, Darren and Evra meet and befriend Sam Grest, and later Reggie Veggie (R.V.).
In The Vampire's Assistant, Darren Shan and his vampire mentor, Mr. Crepsley, return to the Cirque Du Freak where they meet Evra Von, a freak with snake-like features. Later, Darren and Evra make friends with Sam Grest and Reggie Veggie (R.V.).