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Skulduggery Pleasant (1)

By: Derek Landy
Narrated by: Rupert Degas
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Get ready for the biggest NEW publishing phenomena of 2007!

“So you won't keep anything from me again?"
He put his hand to his chest. "Cross my heart and hope to die."
"Okay then. Though you don't actually have a heart," she said.
"I know."
"And technically, you've already died."
"I know that too."
"Just so we're clear."

Stephanie's uncle Gordon is a writer of horror fiction. But when he dies and leaves her his estate, Stephanie learns that while he may have written horror, it certainly wasn't fiction.

Pursued by evil forces intent on recovering a mysterious key, Stephanie finds help from an unusual source – the wisecracking skeleton of a dead wizard.

When all hell breaks loose, it's lucky for Skulduggery that he's already dead. Though he's about to discover that being a skeleton doesn't stop you from being tortured, if the torturer is determined enough. And if there's anything Skulduggery hates, it's torture… Will evil win the day? Will Stephanie and Skulduggery stop bickering long enough to stop it? One thing's for sure: evil won't know what's hit it.

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Critic 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:

'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 Skullduggery, 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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I’d listen to more audio books if this guy narrated more of them. Great story, great narration, perfect and worth the money.

Amazing story teller

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I have loved this series ever since I discovered it when I was around 13. Five years later I have rediscovered my love for it and it is just as amazing as I remember. Can’t wait to listen to the rest of the series and catch up on what I have missed! Incredible story, loveable characters and amazing writing!

Incredible

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Landy's excellent world building lends itself very well to the medium of audio, and Degas' narration is supurb

Very easy to get into and the world is so easy to slip into, it's very well written and the fights are incredibly disciptive and easy to follow

even though this is a young adult novel I would recommend it to anyone just because of the world building.

An absolutely vivid world building

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I love having books on audible. I can listen to them in the car. I find I don't want to get out of the car and can't wait to drive again Hahaha

I loved it

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this book still makes me chuckle and binge listen to it for a while.

One of my favourite books as a young teen.

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