Dark Days

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What to expect

READ BY RUPERT DEGAS. It’s the fourth Skulduggery Pleasant adventure… only Skulduggery Pleasant himself is lost on the other side of a portal, with only some evil gods for company. Can he possible survive? (Yes, all right, he’s already dead. But still.)

What can we say, without giving too much away?

Not much, is the answer.

But what we CAN say is that this book is hilarious, it’s tense, and it’s packed with all the eye-popping action, crackling one liners and imaginative set pieces you’ve come to expect. There’s a new threat to our plucky heroine, of course. But that’s not all. There’s also the little fact of the Big Bad, the uber-baddy who’s going to come along and really, really destroy the world. (Really.) And what we learn about that villain in this book will literally make your jaw fall off and your hair go white with shock. (Not really.)

Will Skulduggery make it out of the Faceless Ones’ dimension? Who knows. The problem is, he may not have much to come back to…

Critics 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: 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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