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Skulduggery Pleasant

Written by: Derek Landy
Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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Summary

Get ready for the biggest NEW publishing phenomena of 2007!

“So you won't keep anything from me again?"
He put his hand to his chest. "Cross my heart and hope to die."
"Okay then. Though you don't actually have a heart," she said.
"I know."
"And technically, you've already died."
"I know that too."
"Just so we're clear."

Stephanie's uncle Gordon is a writer of horror fiction. But when he dies and leaves her his estate, Stephanie learns that while he may have written horror, it certainly wasn't fiction.

Pursued by evil forces intent on recovering a mysterious key, Stephanie finds help from an unusual source – the wisecracking skeleton of a dead wizard.

When all hell breaks loose, it's lucky for Skulduggery that he's already dead. Though he's about to discover that being a skeleton doesn't stop you from being tortured, if the torturer is determined enough. And if there's anything Skulduggery hates, it's torture… Will evil win the day? Will Stephanie and Skulduggery stop bickering long enough to stop it? One thing's for sure: evil won't know what's hit it.

©2007 Derek Landy Action & Adventure Fantasy Fantasy & Magic Fiction Humorous Fiction Literature & Fiction Mysteries Mystery & Suspense Scary Stories Science Fiction & Fantasy Scary Comedy
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What the critics say

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:

'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
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Absolutely fantastic book and series. Never fails to beat the hell out of the characters while still being able to throw in good jokes.

I 100% recommend this book to anyone who likes detectives/comedy/supernatural/and thriller elements
😤🤙

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This book was a childhood favorite and after listening to it again. It still is a favorite.

Childhood favorite to adult favorite.

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read the book a long time ago, it's better being read to you, love the storyteller

loved it

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Skullduggery Pleasant, by Derek Landy, is a fantastically crafted novel for ages 10 and up with the same elements that made the world fall in love with Harry Potter and Sherlock Holmes. It was written in a clever yet simplistic style that focuses on enough detail to paint a clear picture, but not so much that it dulls the excitement. The narration by Rupert Degas was absolutely flawless; a reflection of the spirit within the story.

Full of Action, Magic, and Mystery

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