Procession of the Dead (novel)
| Author | Darren Shan |
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| Country | Ireland |
| Language | English |
| Series | The City Book Trilogy |
| Genre | Adult novel, Horror novel |
| Publisher | Harper Collins |
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Publication date
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March 2008 |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Pages | 312 |
| Followed by | Hell's Horizon |
Procession of the Dead is a book written by Darren O'Shaughnessy (more commonly known by his pen-name Darren Shan) that was originally published in February 1999 in the UK under the name of Ayuamarca. It is the first book in The City Book Trilogy. It was re-released in March 2008 following Darren Shan's popularity under the new 'Procession' title.
The Name "Ayumarcan" means "Procession of the Dead" in Incan language.
The story begins with Capac Raimi getting off a train to begin his new life as a gangster in a city controlled by a man known simply as 'the Cardinal'. Leaving the train station, Capac hailed a taxi and headed to his uncle's home. His uncle Theo was a gangster who lost his wife during the birth of their child, who died shortly afterwards. Because of this Theo became severely depressed and his power in the city slipped. Capac joined him as his heir and learnt the tricks of the trade.
Soon they got a deal that would aid them massively in the gangster business. Capac, Theo and three guards went to meet the gangster. Before anything was arranged, Theo and the guards were shot dead by gangsters and Capac was taken to the 'Party Central' to face the Cardinal, head of all gangsters and the most powerful man in the city.
As Capac worked under the Cardinal, he eventually discovered his real identity, the secrets behind his past and a group of individuals known as 'the Ayuamarcans'.
Capac Raimi – A young and eager gangster, also the main protagonist. He had a talent for persuasion, and occasionally, manipulations. He was ambitious, dreaming of replacing the Cardinal, and viewed the world as it was - although he had a conscience, he didn't spend time sugar-coating the ugly truths in life. Capac's humanity was tested from time to time as he had to face difficult decisions in his career. He was an Ayuamarcan. Capac made a minor appearance in 'Hell's Horizon' and was one of the two main protagonists in 'City of the Snakes'.
The Cardinal – The most powerful and influential man in the city. His real name was 'Ferdinand Dorak'. Despite the others' view of him, he had a strange fascination with puppets and divinations, along with an explosive temper. Being the most powerful person in the city, most of the other characters silently tolerated his anger outbursts, which sometimes could turn violent. He played a major role in 'Hell's Horizon' and was referenced in 'City of the Snakes'.
Ama Situwa – A witty and cunning young woman who worked in her father's restaurant. Ama became Capac's love interest shortly after the two met. By repeatedly breaking into the heavily guarded Party Central, she learnt a lot of secrets behind the Cardinal and became doubtful of her own past. She later even showed a vulnerable side of her. She was an Ayuamarcan. Ama made a minor appearance in 'Hell's Horizon' and a major one in 'City of the Snakes'.
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