Product Description

Just when you think you've saved the world! "You will kill her?" the Torment asked. Skulduggery sagged. "Yes." He hesitated, then took his gun from his jacket. "I'm sorry, Valkyrie," he said softly. "Don't talk to me," Valkyrie said. "Just do what you have to do." Valkyrie parted her tunic, and Skulduggery pointed the gun at the vest beneath. "Please forgive me," Skulduggery said, then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled the trigger. With Serpine dead, the world is safe once more. At least, that's what Valkyrie and Skulduggery think, until the notorious Baron Vengeous makes a bloody escape from prison, and dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland. With Baron Vengeous after the deadly armour of Lord Vile, and pretty much everyone out to kill Valkyrie, the daring detective duo face their biggest challenge yet. But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home!?

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #24538 in Books
• Published on: 2008-04-01
• Original language: English
• Binding: Hardcover
• 320 pages

Review
Praise for Skulduggery Pleasant Hugely enjoyable -- a thrill-a-minute adventure.' Jonathan Stroud 'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian 'A gripping debut.' Phil Hogan, Observer '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 "A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue." Robert Dunbar, Irish Times "[Landy's] fight scenes are perfectly pitched. His characters are exceptionally well drawn and delightfully colourful! Reading [this book] is like riding a rollercoaster." Irish Independent "Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages! With writing of this standard, a rattling plot and definite potential for cross-over appeal, it's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired." Irish Mail on Sunday "Humour and magic combine in this thrilling adventure." Waterstone's Books Quarterly "!people in the book world are raving about this book." Glasgow Herald "It's pacy, it's funny, it's irreverent. The relationship between Skulduggery and Stephanie is tremendously strong. Stephanie is a splendid character -- blunt, logical and outspoken! We enjoyed Skkulduggery Pleasant. Muchly. Roll on volume two!" The Book Bag "A rip-roaring adventure." Irish Sunday Independent "Full of black humour, super powers, mysteries, murder and mayhem." Carousel "A debut that brings a much-needed twist to the mystery/fantasy genre with its wisecracking detective hero." New York Times "Readers will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end." Kirkus Reviews "An utterly charming debut, perfect for the Potter crowd." Publishers Weekly

Review
'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.'

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'A gripping debut.'

Customer Reviews

Best book i've read in years!
I am writing this review on "Skulduggery Pleasant" because no other book has made me write a review before.

Skulduggery Pleasant and Skulduggery Pleasant Playing with Fire was the best books I have ever read [and trust me most books do not grab my attention].

I got this book at Christmas, but I was too busy to read it. The next day I read a bit, then a bit more and a bit more and very soon I was stuck into the book. The book is funny, witty and scary.My favourite character is Stephanie.I think the second book is better than the first[but I still love the first one a lot!]because it has more comedy in it.I recommended it to five of my friends and they loved it.Skulduggery Pleasant Playing with Fire is a book recommended for all ages from 9-...!

TOO GOOD!
This book is my absolute favourite. It is full of action (espeicial the last bit) and surprises. I think it is a one-of-a-kind book! And there's 7 more books to come! TOO GOOD!

AWESOME!
The series overall feel like a movie script, i mean the action sequence is great. Skulduggery's jokes and his style is just....way too cool desceribe. The first book has you glued to the series. The duo Skulduggery and Valkyrie are a comic duo. I'd recommend this book to anyone!

Although my love for it does make it difficult to look for any bad points at all. Too good! I'd give it 6 stars!