The Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Universe) Series

By Derek Landy

A wisecracking skeleton detective and teenage sorcerer battle monsters, conspiracies and threats to reality.

thrilling · lavishly illustrated · comprehensive

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Average 4.67, from 3 readers

What is The Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Universe) series by Derek Landy about?

First published in 2007, Derek Landy’s Skulduggery Pleasant series follows Stephanie Edgley, who discovers that magic, monsters and murder exist alongside the ordinary world. Teaming up with Skulduggery, a wisecracking skeleton detective, she becomes Valkyrie Cain and faces increasingly dangerous conspiracies, ancient powers and threats to reality. Blending fantasy, horror, mystery and comedy, the series should appeal to readers who enjoy fast-paced adventures, strong friendships and dark humour. Suitable for confident readers aged around 11+, with later books featuring violence, death, torture and frightening imagery.

Genres

Fantasy Adventure Humour

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 (Skulduggery Universe) series

The Skulduggery Pleasant Grimoire

by Derek Landy

A familiar world turns darker as hidden secrets and a mysterious tale emerge from the pages.

Skulduggery Pleasant - Hell Breaks Loose

by Derek Landy

In 1703, Skulduggery faces his family’s killer while a mysterious rift threatens everything.

Skulduggery Pleasant - A Small Matter Of Impending Catastrophe

by Derek Landy

A buried prophecy wakes, investigators die, and sarcastic heroes face humanity’s darkest countdown.

The Maleficent Seven From the World of Skulduggery Pleasant

by Derek Landy

Tanith’s team of villains must steal four weapons—but who can she trust?

Armageddon Outta Here - the World of Skulduggery Pleasant

by Derek Landy

What hidden secrets emerge when Skulduggery and Valkyrie face monsters, villains and unexpected allies?

Skulduggery Pleasant – The End of the World

by Derek Landy

A curious boy’s adventure turns deadly when sorcerers choose him for a terrifying secret.

Skulduggery Pleasant – Apocalypse Kings

by Derek Landy

When a skeleton teacher and secret-agent pupil face an unusually apocalyptic school day.

Skulduggery Pleasant – Bad Magic

by Derek Landy

In Termoncara, every act of cruelty feeds a hidden creature—can Skulduggery stop it?

A Heart Full of Hatred

by Derek Landy

A killer stalks sorcerers as Valkyrie uncovers a chilling secret before the island ceremony.

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