The Skulduggery Pleasant (Phase 1) Series
By Derek Landy
A girl, a skeleton detective and a hidden magical world face escalating supernatural threats.
witty · thrilling · imaginative
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What is The Skulduggery Pleasant (Phase 1) series by Derek Landy about?
Written between 2007 and 2014, Derek Landy’s nine-book Phase 1 follows twelve-year-old Stephanie Edgley, who discovers a hidden magical world after her uncle’s death. She joins Skulduggery Pleasant, a sharp-witted skeleton detective and sorcerer, to investigate crimes, confront monsters and prevent escalating threats. Beginning as a supernatural mystery, the series grows into a darker adventure involving ancient powers and difficult choices, while Stephanie develops into Valkyrie Cain. Ideal for readers who enjoy fantasy, humour and action; includes peril, violence, death, frightening creatures and occasional gruesome imagery.
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About the author
Derek Landy is an author from Ireland, best known for his exciting Skulduggery Pleasant series. His books are packed with magic, adventure, and clever humour. Derek loves creating unforgettable characters and thrilling stories that keep readers hooked from start to finish. When he's not writing, he enjoys watching films and reading comics.
All the books in The Skulduggery Pleasant (Phase 1) series (in order)
Skulduggery Pleasant
by Derek Landy
Stephanie’s inheritance reveals her uncle’s spooky stories weren’t stories—and danger is waking beneath the estate.
Published: 2007
Skulduggery Pleasant Playing with Fire
by Derek Landy
When ancient gods stir, Valkyrie wonders whether danger is hiding closer than she thinks.
Published: 2008
Skulduggery Pleasant The Faceless Ones
by Derek Landy
A sinister cult hunts the last teleporter—can Valkyrie and Skulduggery stop ancient gods returning?
Skulduggery Pleasant Dark Days
by Derek Landy
Valkyrie must rescue Skulduggery from a deadly parallel world before everything falls apart.
Skulduggery Pleasant Mortal Coil
by Derek Landy
Valkyrie’s secret mission collides with possessed souls—and betrayal may be closer than she thinks.
Skulduggery Pleasant Death Bringer
by Derek Landy
A new Death Bringer threatens to unite life and death—can Skulduggery and Valkyrie stop them?
Skulduggery Pleasant Kingdom of the Wicked
by Derek Landy
When ordinary people gain dangerous magic, can Skulduggery and Valkyrie stop Kitana’s deadly new gang?
Skulduggery Pleasant Last Stand of Dead Men
by Derek Landy
When allies become enemies, can Valkyrie stop her darkest self before everything is destroyed?
Skulduggery Pleasant The Dying of the Light
by Derek Landy
Skulduggery’s strangest team must face Darquesse—but can Valkyrie’s reflection be trusted?
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