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This book has the power make you read 600 pages in one day and still be thirsting for more. Landy delivers a story that keeps readers glued to every last word. She manages to both amuse and excite readers with her sarcastic humour, her complete disregard for authority, and her clever ingenuity in the face of adversaries straight out of nightmares. Badass Protagonistĭespite only being twelve, Valkyrie quickly proves to be skilled detective and not too shabby in a fight. His unique blend of sarcastic, ego-centric characters and absurd dialogue will have the reader nursing stitches through every last page. Unique Humourĭerek Landy’s sense of humour is unlike anything I have every read before. Each chapter is action-packed and hilarious, and Skulduggery and Valkyrie make a perfect, witty force to be reckoned with. The story is chock-full of talking skeletons, evil sorcerers, beastly vampires, ancient legends, gritty action, and deadly gods. All The Action/Fantasy/Adventure You Could Ask For

Intrigued? Well, we’ve come up with a few reasons as to why you should read the series, or possibly even reread it! 1. The pair goes on many thrilling adventures in their attempt to stop the terrifying Baron Vengeous from bringing back creatures known as the Faceless Ones. Stephanie, who later takes on the name Valkyrie Cain, begs Skulduggery to take her on as his apprentice, and he reluctantly agrees because she is holding his very expensive hat hostage. She is rescued by a man named Skulduggery Pleasant, who happens to be a four hundred-year-old sorcerer detective and a living skeleton. While she is staying overnight in said mansion, she receives a mysterious phone call before being attacked. The story follows twelve-year-old Stephanie Edgeley who inherits her late uncle’s mansion. Landy received several awards for Skulduggery Pleasant, including the Irish Book Awards in 20, was nominated for a Young Reader’s Choice Award in 2010, and won Irish Book of the Decade in 2010, as well as many other accolades. Skulduggery Pleasant is the bestselling series by Irish author Derek Landy.