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Meet Skulduggery Pleasant
Ace Detective
Snappy Dresser
Razor–tongued Wit
Crackerjack Sorcerer
and
Walking, Talking,
Fire-throwing Skeleton
—as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old.
These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.
The end of the world?
Over his dead body.
“An utterly charming debut, perfect for the Potter crowd.” — Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.” — ALA Booklist
“Fun and quirky with lots of humor.” — Locus
“A distinctly Horowitzian humor and verve.” — London Times
“This book is a delight. Full of character, black humor, and great fun.” — Daily Telegraph (London)
“Expected to take over Harry Potter’s place.” — UPI
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