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Derek Landy lives near Dublin. Before writing his children's story about a sharply-dressed skeleton detective, he wrote the screenplays for a zombie movie and a murderous horror film. ""I think my career-guidance teacher is spinning in her grave,"" he says, ""or she would be if she were dead.""
'Derek Landy, a master juggler of scary and funny, has done it again with a twisty mini-masterpiece' The Times 'Revelling in the dark comedy, action set-pieces and unforgettable characters that are a hallmark of the Skulduggery Pleasant series, this standalone novel transports readers to early eighteenth-century Italy where our heroes are forced to save the Lord of the Dark Sorcerers' Waterstones, Books You Need to Read in 2023 Praise for the Skulduggery Pleasant series: “Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure.” Rick Riordan “A writer at the height of his powers . . . Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride.” Irish Independent “Fast and funny.” The Times “Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages.” Irish Mail on Sunday “Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.” Jonathan Stroud “A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour.” Sunday Express “Exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun.” Philip Ardagh, Guardian “Gripping.” Observer “A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue.” Irish Times “A rip-roaring adventure.” Irish Sunday Independent
