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See below for links to all the series books:

1. Skulduggery Pleasant

2. Playing with Fire

3. The Faceless Ones

4. Dark Days

5. Mortal Coil

6. Death Bringer

7. Kingdom of the Wicked

8. Last Stand of Dead Men

9. The Dying of the Light

Skulduggery Pleasant 9: The Dying of the Light Synopsis

Valkerie. Darquesse. Stephanie. The world ain't big enough for the three of them. The end will come...The War of the Sanctuaries has been won, but it was not without its casualties. Following the loss of Valkyrie Cain, Skulduggery Pleasant must use any and all means to track down and stop Darquesse before she turns the world into a charred, lifeless cinder. And so he draws together a team of soldiers, monster hunters, killers, criminals...and Valkyrie's own murderous reflection. The war may be over, but the final battle is about to begin. And not everyone gets out of here alive.

Skulduggery Pleasant 9: The Dying of the Light Reader Reviews

Kids love to read and so in addition to our Lovereading expert opinion some of our Lovereading4kids Reader Review Panel were also lucky enough to read and review this title.

• Sorcha Crumlish, age 12 - 'an excellent read . It has a new twist in every chapter. It makes you want to cry and laugh. I throughly recommend it. A brilliant book to finish a brilliant series!' Read full review >
  
• Dylan Sweet, age 11 - 'A fascinating book new from the Skulduggery series which is very interesting to read.' Read full review >
  
• Callum Broomfield, age 10 - 'With dark twists around every corner I’m starting to wonder who to trust, will the vision come true? Death and betrayal, blood and gore - I think it might be my favourite book so far.' Read full review >
  
• Sam Harper, age 10 - 'The twists will have you on the edge of your seat and you’ll be unable to tear yourself away. An absolutely fantastic end to an amazing series.' Read full review >
  
• Huw Olding, age 12 - 'This is one of the best books I have ever read as it is very exciting and full of surprises.' Read full review >
  
• Joseph Harris-Hart, age 12 - 'A fabulous end to a great series, it will not disappoint you!' Read full review >
• Poppy, age 15 - 'I loved Skulduggery Pleasant; The Dying Of The Light It was hilariously funny, terrifyingly exciting, and excitingly terrifying! Every moment was an adventure, and every second a joy!' Read full review >
• Finn Morris, age 11 - 'I've read many books in my life but none as heart-pounding, mind blowing or shocking as this.' Read full review >
• Mukunth Kowsik, age 12 - 'he couldn't have written a better conclusion to the series. As always, with a great storyline full of humor, suspense and drama, this book was a wonderful thriller!' Read full review >

Skulduggery Pleasant 9: The Dying of the Light Press Reviews

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:

'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 Skulduggery, 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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All versions of this book

ISBN: 9780007489282
Publication date: 26/03/2015
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback

ISBN: 9780007489251
Publication date: 28/08/2014
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Hardback

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About Derek Landy

Derek Landy is far too modest to talk about any awards or accolades his books may have won. He will not, for instance, mention the fact that his first book, Skulduggery Pleasant, won the Bord Gais Energy Irish Book of the Decade Award AND the Red House Children's Book Award, or that his second, Playing With Fire, won an Irish Book Award for Children's Book of the Year, or that his third, The Faceless Ones, is his mother's personal favourite. He could go on, all the way to The End of the World, which is the title of the story ...

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