She’s twelve. He’s dead. But together they’re going to save the world. Hopefully.The second book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series.She’s twelve. He’s dead. But together they’re going to save the world. Hopefully.The second book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series.Vengeous. Dusk. Sanguine. Three of the deadliest killers alive are in town to resurrect an unstoppable creature of horrifying power. And only Skulduggery and Valkyrie stand in their way.“A high-intensity tale….Readers, particularly Artemis Fowl fans, will be skipping meals and sleep to get to the end.”— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)“Utterly charming…perfect for the Potter crowd.”— Publishers Weekly (starred review)“Rich fantasy that is as engaging in its creative protagonists and villains as it is in the lightning-paced plot and sharp humor.”— BCCB“Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.”— ALA Booklist“Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humor, magic and adventure. Once you’ve met Stephanie and Skulduggery, you’ll be clamoring for a sequel.”— Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson seriesDerek 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."The follow-up to the hugely successful Skulduggery Pleasant• Massive consumer marketing campaign on launch reaching the core audience with outdoor promotions and advertising, on-line activity, sampling and competitions• Maximum awareness driven through schools via book club promotions and direct marketing to teachers and librarians• High impact promotions tailored to all key high street and mass market customers with POS available• Exclusive promotion for independents – contact your HarperCollins sales manager for details• Blanket features, editorial coverage and reviews across national and children’s pressCompetition: Jonathan Stroud’s Bartimaeus Trilogy; Darren Shan; Anthony Horowitz
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