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Derek Landy
Derek Landy is the author behind the wildly popular Skulduggery Pleasant series, a thrilling blend of fantasy and mystery. If you enjoy fast-paced adventures with a healthy dose of humor and magic, you'll love his work.
Skulduggery Pleasant. Kingdom of the Wicked
Synopsis
Strange and dangerous magic is spreading, causing ordinary people to develop unstable powers. As chaos erupts, the world needs heroes more than ever. Skulduggery Pleasant, a skeleton detective, and his powerful apprentice, Valkyrie Cain, must step in to confront this new threat before it's too late.
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Characters
Skulduggery PleasantProtagonist
Valkyrie CainProtagonist
Frequently asked questions
Does this book need to be read in a specific sequence?
This is the seventh installment in the series and relies heavily on established character arcs and overarching plotlines that span multiple volumes. Reading the preceding books in order is essential to understanding the context and character developments that drive the events in this story.
Are there any side stories or spin-offs that connect to this book?
The novella Tanith Low in the Maleficent Seven is set immediately after the events of this book and contains plot elements that carry over into the subsequent mainline novel. It is recommended to read that spin-off before continuing to the eighth book in the series to fully grasp those character transitions.