Books by Derek Landy

Portrait of Derek Landy

Derek Landy is the acclaimed Irish author best known for his razor-sharp wit and the explosive blend of fantasy and mystery that defines his Skulduggery Pleasant series. Combining sardonic humour with cinematic action, his writing introduces readers to a world of sorcerers, skeleton detectives, and dark conspiracies, all delivered with a distinctive flair that keeps fans hooked from the first page.

Beyond his flagship series, Landy continues to expand his imaginative universe through spin-offs and new adventures that showcase his trademark energy and clever dialogue. His work appeals equally to teenagers and adults who relish fast-paced storytelling, memorable characters, and a thrilling balance of the macabre and the mischievous.

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  • A Heart Full of Hatred

    HarperCollins Publishers A Heart Full of Hatred

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe bone-shaking new trilogy continues the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series

    15 in stock

    £15.29

  • Kingdom of the Wicked

    HarperCollins Publishers Kingdom of the Wicked

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    Book SynopsisThe seventh instalment in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe…Trade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: Kingdom of the Wicked: ‘A real thriller … There are so many teasers that have you on edge, but there are also plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.’ Inis ‘[Landy]'s just got it …His dry sense of humour, largely conveyed via Skulduggery himself, will have you quietly chuckling as you breeze through the pages.’ Mybookcorner.com ‘I don’t know how Derek Landy does it, but each of his Skulduggery Pleasant novels surpasses the one that came before, and Kingdom of the Wicked is no exception. A stunning novel from page 1 to the last word.’ The Founding Fields Praise for Skulduggery: 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

    Out of stock

    £7.19

  • Skulduggery Pleasant 09. The Dying of the Light

    HarperCollins Publishers Skulduggery Pleasant 09. The Dying of the Light

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe ninth book in the original, jaw-droppingly stupendous Skulduggery Pleasant series.Valkyrie. Darquesse. Stephanie. The world ain't big enough for the three of them. The end will comeThe War of the Sanctuaries has been won, but it was not without its casualties. Following the loss of Valkyrie Cain, Skulduggery Pleasant must use any and all means to track down and stop Darquesse before she turns the world into a charred, lifeless cinder.And so he draws together a team of soldiers, monster hunters, killers, criminals and Valkyrie's own murderous reflection.The war may be over, but the final battle is about to begin. And not everyone gets out of here aliveTrade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: The Dying of the Light: ‘With plot twists that had me gasping at Landy's audacity, whip-smart dialogue, and enough clever popular culture references to impress even the most jaded teenager, this is a world class book not to be missed.’ Irish Independent ‘This is a series that has not only maintained incredible entertainment value throughout, but has managed to consistently exceed steadily rising expectations book after book … I'm going to miss this wonderfully exciting magical world with its wonderfully varied and interesting characters.’ The Bookbag Praise for Skulduggery: 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • American Monsters Book 3 The Demon Road Trilogy

    HarperCollins Publishers American Monsters Book 3 The Demon Road Trilogy

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe epic conclusion in the mind-blowing supernatural thriller from bestselling author DEREK LANDY, creator of international sensation Skulduggery Pleasant.Bigger, meaner, stronger, Amber closes in on her murderous parents as they make one last desperate play for power. Her own last hopes of salvation, however, rest beyond vengeance, beyond the abominable killers living and dead that she and Milo will have to face.For Amber's future lies in her family's past, in the brother and sister she never knew, and the horrors beyond imagining that befell them.Trade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Demon Road: ‘An exciting new trilogy.’ The Sun ‘[I] immediately wanted to read more.’ MaximumPop! ‘With an engaging story, weird and wonderful characters and a dash of teenage angst, Demon Road is one highway you’ll want to go down.’ SciFiNow ‘Landy’s done it again.’ SFX Magazine ''Demon Road introduces you to characters you can't help but connect with on an emotional level.’ Inis

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • Kingdom of the Wicked

    HarperCollins Publishers Kingdom of the Wicked

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Last Stand of Dead Men

    HarperCollins Publishers Last Stand of Dead Men

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Dark Days

    HarperCollins Publishers Dark Days

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisHe's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The fourth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Skulduggery is gone, sucked into a parallel dimension. There is no OFFICIAL plan to save him.But Valkyrie's never had much time for plans.A thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • Dead or Alive

    HarperCollins Publishers Dead or Alive

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisSkulduggery, Valkyrie and Omen return in the 14th and penultimate novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series and their most epic test yetIn a matter of days, the world will change.Billions of lives will be wiped away in a final, desperate search for the Child of the Faceless Ones she who is destined to bring about the return of humankind''s ancient overlords.To prevent this, Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain have one last terrible option: the assassination of Damocles Creed. With protests stirring in the magical city of Roarhaven, with riots and revolutions on the horizon, Valkyrie must decide who she wants to be: the hero who risks everything for a noble ideal, or the killer who sacrifices her own soul for the fate of humanity.The decision must be made, and time is running out.Trade Review Praise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: 'A gripping debut.' Phil Hogan, Observer ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue.’ Robert Dunbar, Irish Times ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire

    HarperCollins Publishers The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire

    4 in stock

    Book Synopsis An unmissable paraquel to the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series – a thrilling recap of the books so far, a character guide and a treasure-trove of bonus content. Now fully updated by Archivist Mulligrub to include Until the End. Trade ReviewPRAISE FOR THE SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT SERIES: ‘This is a writer at the height of his powers and Landy is getting better with every book . . . Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride’ Irish Independent ‘Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure’ Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘Fast and funny’ The Times ‘A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour’ Sunday Express (5 stars) ‘Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure’ Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY

    4 in stock

    £8.54

  • Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Skulduggery Pleasant

    1 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe ULTIMATE story collection for Skulduggery Pleasant fans, now updated to include Apocalypse Kings AND six more new stories for this edition 22 stories in all!ENTER A WORLD OF MAGIC AND MYSTERYEnter a world where Apocalypse Kings and ancient monsters stalk beside the killers, the misfits, the oddballs and the weirdos.Enter the world of Skulduggery Pleasant.This definitive story collection has been updated with seven new twisted tales of darkness and light, of heroes and villains and everything in-between. It will drag you, screaming, further than you have ever dared venture.YOU ARE NOT READY

    1 in stock

    £8.54

  • Bad Magic

    HarperCollins Publishers Bad Magic

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisExperience Skulduggery Pleasant as never before ? in this fully original graphic novel brought vibrantly to life in full colour?A real cracker. Fun, thrilling, smartly scripted and powerfully making a stand for diversity and inclusion in the face of intimidation and ignorance. Even if this is your first encounter with the worlds of Skulduggery Pleasant, it?s one you will adore and never forget? Win Wiacek, Now Read This!A small town in the middle of Ireland, a string of unexplained deaths and a monster on the loose. Better call in the experts.When Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain drive into Termoncara, they discover a town with a dark past and a people haunted by their own secrets. There is a creature stalking the streets ? a creature who delights in cruelty, who feeds off the little hatreds, who grows stronger with every drop of blood spilled.Horror and mystery collide in an original graphic novel by Derek Landy, P. J. Holden, Matt Soffe, Rob Jones and Pye Parr.Trade Review Praise for Bad Magic: ‘Grisly, gripping and memorably satisfying, the first graphic novel in the hugely popular Skulduggery Pleasant series is also a perfect entry point for 14+ readers’ Guardian ‘A real cracker. Fun, thrilling, smartly scripted and powerfully making a stand for diversity and inclusion in the face of intimidation and ignorance. Even if this is your first encounter with the worlds of Skulduggery Pleasant, it’s one you will adore and never forget’ Win Wiacek, Now Read This! ‘Landy’s smash-hit series for readers aged eight and up is prose gold, with 15 novels in the series so far. And now the skull-faced investigator’s fans can look forward to the graphic novel, complete with a brand new grisly mystery, now in glorious technicolour … Pitch-perfect’ The Bookseller Praise for the Skulduggery Pleasant series: ‘A writer at the height of his powers . . . Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride’ Irish Independent ‘Fast and funny’ The Times ‘Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure’ Rick Riordan ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages’ Irish Mail on Sunday ‘Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure’ Jonathan Stroud ‘A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour’ Sunday Express ‘Exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun’ Philip Ardagh, Guardian ‘Gripping’ Observer ‘A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue’ Irish Times ‘A rip-roaring adventure’ Irish Sunday Independent

    15 in stock

    £11.24

  • AllOut Avengers Teachable Moments

    Marvel Comics AllOut Avengers Teachable Moments

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    1 in stock

    £15.29

  • Until the End

    HarperCollins Publishers Until the End

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe second cycle of the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series comes to a thrilling end. You are not readyThe Faceless Ones have returned to our universe. The bad guys have won.With the end of everything just days away and no longer able to rely on Valkyrie Cain Skulduggery must make allies of enemies if he''s going to stand any chance of saving what''s left of the world. And just when things are looking their bleakest, they manage to get even worse, with Omen Darkly suddenly having to step up when his brother, the Chosen One, falls.There''s a lot going on. Most of it is bad. Sorry about that.Trade Review Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: ‘A gripping debut’ Observer ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages’ Irish Mail on Sunday ‘Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure’ Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY ‘Exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun’ Philip Ardagh, Guardian ‘Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure’ Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘Remarkably accomplished’ Irish Times ‘A rip-roaring adventure’ Irish Sunday Independent

    7 in stock

    £8.54

  • Falcon & Winter Soldier Vol. 1

    Panini Publishing Ltd Falcon & Winter Soldier Vol. 1

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £10.79

  • The Dying of the Light

    HarperCollins Publishers The Dying of the Light

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Death Bringer

    HarperCollins Publishers Death Bringer

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisHe's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The sixth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. The Death Bringer has risen. Skulduggery and Valkyrie have seven days to uncover the Necromancers' secret before it's too late. The clock is ticking. Lord Ville is loose.And after this one, nothing will ever be the same again.A thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Dark Days

    HarperCollins Publishers Dark Days

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    Book SynopsisMeet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior. Oh yes. And dead.Trade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: Dark Days: ‘Skulduggery Pleasant: Dark Days is further proof that Landy is down with the kids. He understands what makes them tick and when it comes to action-packed mayhem, hilarious one liners and pure entertainment.’ Inis ‘This is smart, funny, contemporary fantasy that’s up there with the best.’ Readings.com Praise for Skulduggery: 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

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    £8.54

  • Death Bringer

    HarperCollins Publishers Death Bringer

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    Book SynopsisMeet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior. Oh yes. And dead.Trade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: Death Bringer: ‘Death Bringer may have just usurped Mortal Coil and could now be my favourite book in the series’ Bookzone4boys.com Praise for Skulduggery: 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

    Out of stock

    £10.78

  • Skulduggery Pleasant 08. Last Stand of Dead Men

    HarperCollins Publishers Skulduggery Pleasant 08. Last Stand of Dead Men

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    Book SynopsisThe eighth instalment in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe - and the follow-up to the number-one bestseller, Kingdom of the Wicked…Trade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: Kingdom of the Wicked: ‘This is the game changer of the series.’ Bookzone4boys ‘5/5 (if I could give it more I would).’ JJreadingblog Praise for Skulduggery: 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

    Out of stock

    £10.78

  • The Maleficent Seven From the World of

    HarperCollins Publishers The Maleficent Seven From the World of

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisA brilliant, hilarious one-off novel in the Skulduggery Pleasant universe, from number-one-bestselling author Derek Landy now in paperback.This time, the bad guys take the stage.Tanith Low, now possessed by a remnant, recruits a gang of villains many of whom will be familiar from previous Skulduggery adventures in order to track down and steal the four God-Killer level weapons that could hurt Darquesse when she eventually emerges. Also on the trail of the weapons is a secret group of Sanctuary sorcerers, and doing his best to keep up and keep Tanith alive is one Mister Ghastly Bespoke.When the villains around her are lying and scheming and plotting, Tanith needs to stay two steps ahead of her teammates and her enemies. After all, she''s got her own double-crosses to plan and she's a villain herselfTrade Review“Tanith is more kick-ass than a box set of Buffy” – Bookzone4Boys PRAISE FOR THE SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT SERIES: “This is a writer at the height of his powers and Landy is getting better with every book… Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride.” – Irish Independent “Fast and funny” – The Times “A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour” 5 star review – Sunday Express

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Demon Road 01

    HarperCollins Publishers Demon Road 01

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    Book SynopsisTHE EPIC NEW THRILLER BEGINS.The creator of the number one bestselling SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT series returns with the story of a girl on the run from everything she loves and the monsters that await her.For anyone who ever thought their parents were monsters Amber Lamont is a normal sixteen-year-old. Smart but insecure, she spends most of her time online, where she can avoid her beautiful, aloof parents and their weird friends.But when a shocking encounter reveals a horrifying secret, Amber is forced to go on the run. Killer cars, vampires, undead serial killers and red-skinned, horned demons Amber hurtles from one threat to the next, revealing the terror woven into the very fabric of her life. As her parents close in behind her, Amber's only chance rests with her fellow travellers, who are not at all what they appear to beWitty, action-packed and heart-stoppingly thrilling, Demon Road will take you on an epic road-trip across the supernatural landscape of America.Trade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Demon Road: ‘An exciting new trilogy.’ The Sun ‘[I] immediately wanted to read more.’ MaximumPop! ‘With an engaging story, weird and wonderful characters and a dash of teenage angst, Demon Road is one highway you’ll want to go down.’ SciFiNow ‘Landy’s done it again.’ SFX Magazine ''Demon Road introduces you to characters you can't help but connect with on an emotional level.’ Inis

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    £8.54

  • Desolation Book 2 The Demon Road Trilogy

    HarperCollins Publishers Desolation Book 2 The Demon Road Trilogy

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisTHE EPIC NEW THRILLER CONTINUES.Book two in the mind-blowing new supernatural thriller from bestselling author DEREK LANDY, creator of international sensation Skulduggery Pleasant.Reeling from their bloody encounter in New York City at the end of Demon Road, Amber and Milo flee north. On their trail are the Hounds of Hell five demonic bikers who will stop at nothing to drag their quarries back to their unholy master.Amber and Milo's only hope lies within Desolation Hill a small town with a big secret; a town with a darkness to it, where evil seeps through the very floorboards. Until, on one night every year, it spills over onto the streets and all hell breaks loose.And that night is comingTrade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Demon Road: ‘An exciting new trilogy.’ The Sun ‘[I] immediately wanted to read more.’ MaximumPop! ‘With an engaging story, weird and wonderful characters and a dash of teenage angst, Demon Road is one highway you’ll want to go down.’ SciFiNow ‘Landy’s done it again.’ SFX Magazine 'Demon Road introduces you to characters you can't help but connect with on an emotional level.’ Inis

    2 in stock

    £8.54

  • Skulduggery Pleasant 10. Resurrection

    HarperCollins Publishers Skulduggery Pleasant 10. Resurrection

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe best-selling return of skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant, out now in paperback.A lot has changed. Roarhaven is now a magical city, where sorcerers can live openly. Valkyrie Cain has been out of action for years, recovering from the war against her alter-ego Darquesse, which nearly destroyed her and everyone else.Some things never change though: bad people still want to do bad things, and Skulduggery Pleasant is still there to stop them.When Skulduggery learns of a plot to resurrect a terrifying evil, he persuades Valkyrie to join him for just 24 hours. But they need someone else on their team, someone inconspicuous, someone who can go undercover.Enter Omen Darkly. Student at the new Corrival Academy. Overlooked. Unremarkable in every way.24 hours to save the world. One sharply-dressed skeleton. One grief-stricken young woman. One teenage boy who can't remember which class he's supposed to be in.This cannot end wellTrade Review“From the start, Landy is back to his wise-cracking best and this book sizzles with whip-smart dialogue and dark humour galore. Highly recommended.” Sarah Webb, Independent IE “The witty and edgy Skulduggery Pleasant series will enthral kids for the age of ten, and adults too” Christina Hardyment, The Times

    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Playing With Fire Book 2 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Playing With Fire Book 2 Skulduggery Pleasant

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    Book SynopsisShe’s twelve. He’s dead. But together they’re going to save the world. Hopefully. The second book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

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    £8.38

  • Dark Days Book 4 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Dark Days Book 4 Skulduggery Pleasant

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    Book SynopsisMeet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior. Oh yes. And dead.Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    Out of stock

    £9.00

  • Mortal Coil Book 5 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Mortal Coil Book 5 Skulduggery Pleasant

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    Book SynopsisMeet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior. Oh yeah. And dead.Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

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    £7.99

  • Kingdom of the Wicked Book 7 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Kingdom of the Wicked Book 7 Skulduggery Pleasant

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    Book SynopsisThe seventh instalment in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe…Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

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    £9.80

  • Last Stand of Dead Men Book 8 Skulduggery

    HarperCollins Publishers Last Stand of Dead Men Book 8 Skulduggery

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    Book SynopsisThe eighth instalment in the biggest, funniest, most thrilling comedy-horror-adventure series in the universe - and the follow-up to the number-one bestseller, Kingdom of the Wicked…Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

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    £9.42

  • The Dying of the Light Book 9 Skulduggery

    HarperCollins Publishers The Dying of the Light Book 9 Skulduggery

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThe ninth book in the original, jaw-droppingly stupendous Skulduggery Pleasant series. Valkyrie. Darquesse. Stephanie. The world ain’t big enough for the three of them. The end will come…Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    Out of stock

    £9.46

  • Resurrection Book 10 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Resurrection Book 10 Skulduggery Pleasant

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThe skeleton detective is coming back to life… again! It’s the tenth, triumphant novel in the Skulduggery Pleasant series, and it will rearrange your world.Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    Out of stock

    £7.99

  • Midnight

    HarperCollins Publishers Midnight

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisSkulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back in their most gripping story yet, as book 11, Midnight, picks up where Resurrection left off and runs.For years, Valkyrie Cain has struggled to keep her loved ones safe from harm, plunging into battle time and time again by Skulduggery Pleasant's side, and always emerging triumphant.But now the very thing that Valkyrie fights for is in danger, as a ruthless killer snatches her little sister in order to lure Valkyrie into a final confrontation. With Skulduggery racing to catch up and young sorcerer Omen scrambling along behind, Valkyrie only has twelve hours to find Alice before it's too late. The clock is tickingTrade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post

    Out of stock

    £8.54

  • Bedlam

    HarperCollins Publishers Bedlam

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 12th explosive novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, BEDLAM will blow your mind and change everythingOn a desperate journey to recover her sister''s lost soul, Valkyrie Cain goes up against the High Sanctuary itself, and there''s nothing Skulduggery Pleasant can do to stop her.With Abyssinia''s grand plan about to kick off in a night of magic, terror, and bloodshed, it falls to Omen Darkly to save the lives of thousands of innocent people.And as the madness unfolds around him, as hidden enemies step into the light, and as Valkyrie is sucked into a desperate, lawless quest of her own, he has no choice but to become the hero he never really wanted to be or die in the attempt.

    2 in stock

    £10.78

  • Midnight Book 11 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Midnight Book 11 Skulduggery Pleasant

    4 in stock

    Book SynopsisSkulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back in their most gripping story yet, as book 11, Midnight, picks up where Resurrection left off – and runs.Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    4 in stock

    £7.59

  • Bedlam Book 12 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Bedlam Book 12 Skulduggery Pleasant

    3 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe 12th explosive novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, BEDLAM will blow your mind – and change everything…Trade Review“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.” — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.” — BCCB “Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.” — Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    3 in stock

    £7.99

  • Seasons of War Book 13 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Seasons of War Book 13 Skulduggery Pleasant

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe thirteenth thrilling novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, SEASONS OF WAR will test the Skeleton Detective and Valkyrie like never before…Trade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery: 'A gripping debut.' Phil Hogan, Observer ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue.’ Robert Dunbar, Irish Times ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

    2 in stock

    £7.99

  • Seasons of War

    HarperCollins Publishers Seasons of War

    10 in stock

    Book SynopsisThe thirteenth thrilling novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series, SEASONS OF WAR will test the Skeleton Detective and Valkyrie like never beforeWar is coming.To avert catastrophe, Skulduggery and Valkyrie are sent on a secret mission that takes them away from everything they know, to a forsaken land of magic and grim, unrelenting terror. It is here that Valkyrie will have to fight the hardest not only against the enemies who want her dead, but also against her own self-destructive impulses.It''s only by crawling through darkness that she''ll be able to once again stand in the lightTrade ReviewPraise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery: 'A gripping debut.' Phil Hogan, Observer ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue.’ Robert Dunbar, Irish Times ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

    10 in stock

    £8.54

  • Dead or Alive Book 14 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Dead or Alive Book 14 Skulduggery Pleasant

    2 in stock

    Book SynopsisSkulduggery, Valkyrie and Omen return in the 14th and penultimate novel in the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series – and their most epic test yet…Trade Review Praise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: 'A gripping debut.' Phil Hogan, Observer ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue.’ Robert Dunbar, Irish Times ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

    2 in stock

    £7.99

  • Until the End Book 15 Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Until the End Book 15 Skulduggery Pleasant

    1 in stock

    Book Synopsis The second cycle of the internationally bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series comes to a thrilling end. You are not ready… Trade Review Praise for Derek Landy: ‘Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.’ Inis ‘Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.’ Irish Post Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant: 'A gripping debut.' Phil Hogan, Observer ‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages … It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.’ Irish Mail on Sunday 'Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud, author of the BARTIMAEUS TRILOGY 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.' Rick Riordan, author of the PERCY JACKSON series ‘A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue.’ Robert Dunbar, Irish Times ‘A rip-roaring adventure.’ Irish Sunday Independent

    1 in stock

    £9.34

  • Skulduggery Pleasant Books 1  3 The Faceless Ones

    HarperCollins Publishers Skulduggery Pleasant Books 1 3 The Faceless Ones

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £16.78

  • A Mind Full of Murder

    HarperCollins Publishers A Mind Full of Murder

    Out of stock

    Book Synopsis

    Out of stock

    £16.14

  • Hell Breaks Loose

    HarperCollins Publishers Hell Breaks Loose

    15 in stock

    Book Synopsis Travel back to 1703 with Skulduggery Pleasant in this standalone story featuring all your favorite characters. So many enemies, so little time . . . Trade Review'Derek Landy, a master juggler of scary and funny, has done it again with a twisty mini-masterpiece' The Times 'With all the signature wit we’ve come to know from Landy, this prequel in the Skulduggery Pleasant series gives us a nostalgic buzz with a fresh twist' Sunday Times (Ireland), Best Children's Books of the Year 'Revelling in the dark comedy, action set-pieces and unforgettable characters that are a hallmark of the Skulduggery Pleasant series, this standalone novel transports readers to early eighteenth-century Italy where our heroes are forced to save the Lord of the Dark Sorcerers' Waterstones, Best books of the Year Praise for the Skulduggery Pleasant series: “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure.” Rick Riordan “A writer at the height of his powers . . . Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride.” Irish Independent “Fast and funny.” The Times “Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages.” Irish Mail on Sunday “Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.” Jonathan Stroud “A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour.” Sunday Express “Exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun.” Philip Ardagh, Guardian “Gripping.” Observer “A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue.” Irish Times “A rip-roaring adventure.” Irish Sunday Independent

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • A Mind Full of Murder

    HarperCollins Publishers A Mind Full of Murder

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisA bone-shaking new trilogy begins the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant seriesSIX YEARS AGO, THE UNIVERSE ENDED.When it restarted, blinking back into existence, it brought with it a darkness that remains hidden from the mortal population.A week ago fuelled by unimaginable hatred and unstoppable rage a masked sorcerer killed one of those mortals. Then he killed another. And another.With their time running out, Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain must work to solve the puzzles the killer leaves behind before more innocents die, embarking on a journey that will force them to deal with the apocalypse they failed to prevent the first time around.AND MURDER. LOTS AND LOTS OF MURDER.

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Skulduggery Pleasant Book 17

    HarperCollins Publishers Skulduggery Pleasant Book 17

    Out of stock

    Book SynopsisThe bone-shaking new trilogy continues the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant seriesVengeance is a killer. A killer is stalking and murdering sorcerers, and Valkyrie Cain is next on his list.While hunting down a cult of magical terrorists intent on taking their revenge on the mortal world, Skulduggery and Valkyrie are drawn into a murder investigation with unsettling similarities to a case they just closed the case that nearly took the lives of both Valkyrie's sister and girlfriend.With the body count rising, a special night approaches a night where the elite of sorcerer society will gather on a remote island to witness a ceremony that could change that society forever.Speeches will be made, champagne will be sipped, and two things will become terribly, distressingly clearNo one is safe. And not everyone will make it out alive.

    Out of stock

    £9.49

  • Skulduggery Pleasant

    HarperCollins Publishers Skulduggery Pleasant

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHe's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The iconic first book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. There is a hidden world of magic and monsters, of secret histories and ancient gods. Stephanie was built for it. Stephanie was born for it. But can she survive it?Her only hope lies with Skulduggery Pleasant, the skeleton detective, a wisecracking genius with a past as dark as Stephanie's futureA thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Playing With Fire

    HarperCollins Publishers Playing With Fire

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHe's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The second book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Vengeous. Dusk. Sanguine.Three of the deadliest killers alive are in town to resurrect an unstoppable creature of horrifying powerAnd only Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain stand in their way.A thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • The Faceless Ones

    HarperCollins Publishers The Faceless Ones

    15 in stock

    Book SynopsisHe's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The third book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. You've seen it all before: some bad guy wants to bring about the end of the world. A few people get hurt, sure, but everything's all right in the end.Well, not this timeA thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    15 in stock

    £8.54

  • Mortal Coil

    HarperCollins Publishers Mortal Coil

    7 in stock

    Book SynopsisHe's dead. She's deadly. The bad guys don't stand a chance. The fifth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Skulduggery and Valkyrie are back just in time to see their whole world turned upside down.As Valkyrie struggles to protect her dark secret, Skulduggery and their friends are more vulnerable than ever as a plague of body-snatching Remnants are released upon the worldA thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure' Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series

    7 in stock

    £8.54

  • Bedlam

    HarperCollins Publishers Bedlam

    15 in stock

    15 in stock

    £8.54

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