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Skulduggery Pleasant (1) – Skulduggery Pleasant: And he’s the good guy (Skulduggery Pleasant series) Kindle Edition

by Derek Landy (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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Meet Skulduggery Pleasant: detective, sorcerer, warrior.

Oh yeah. And dead.

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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‘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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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 Edgely, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old. These two alone stand in the way of an all-consuming ancient evil

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002RI9SHE
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ 4 Sept. 2008
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.9 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 369 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0007279005
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 1 of 18 ‏ : ‎ Skulduggery Pleasant
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 years and up
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Derek 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."

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Customers find the book's storyline keeps them in suspense with every word, and they appreciate its humor, with one customer noting they laughed out loud at some parts. Moreover, the book is well-written and perfect for both younger and older teens, with brilliant characters that keep readers entertained with their wit. Additionally, the pacing is well-paced, and customers consider it worth the money. However, the violence level receives mixed reactions from customers.

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100 customers mention ‘Storyline’97 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, describing it as an interesting plot that keeps readers in suspense with every word, and one customer mentions it takes them into a world of wonder.

"Full of witty dialogue, adventure, and danger, this book is everything a young adult would want to delve into...." Read more

"...He's also got some great concepts, particularly the Cleavers (powerful guards who work for the Ancients) and the Hollow Men..." Read more

"...Despite the focus being on action the plot is tight and the characters are well drawn...." Read more

"...Its a book of mystery and intrigue with amazing characters throughout I adore this series you will find yourself laughing hard and at times on the..." Read more

87 customers mention ‘Humor’84 positive3 negative

Customers enjoy the book's humor, finding it both amusing and witty, with several mentioning they laughed out loud at some parts.

"Full of witty dialogue, adventure, and danger, this book is everything a young adult would want to delve into...." Read more

"...in all though it feels churlish to nitpick because it is such an entertaining read that had me chuckling out loud on a number of ocassions." Read more

"...clearly isn't just a gratuitious slug fest, and there are some highly comical moments amongst what are some very dark moments...." Read more

"...and honestly in my opinion the BEST character in the whole book, hes funny, hes sarcastic and fears no one...." Read more

63 customers mention ‘Readability’60 positive3 negative

Customers find the book easy to read and well written, particularly noting it's suitable for young readers.

"...Even reading it again as an adult, I still find it intriguing and very well written. Truely a favourite." Read more

"...It's a very well written, incredibly fast paced roller coaster of a book with action on almost every page...." Read more

"...It was readable. But unremarkable. I won't be investing further into the series." Read more

"...He writes with such skill that the chase scenes play like movies, the fight scenes feel epic, and even the little scenes with Skulduggery explaining..." Read more

36 customers mention ‘Character development’32 positive4 negative

Customers enjoy the character development in the book, finding the characters brilliant and entertaining through their wit, with one customer specifically noting the strong female characters as good role models.

"...Landy populates his world with interesting characters, such as Tanith Low (a warrior magician who wields a large sword) and Ghastly Bespoke..." Read more

"...Despite the focus being on action the plot is tight and the characters are well drawn...." Read more

"...Its a book of mystery and intrigue with amazing characters throughout I adore this series you will find yourself laughing hard and at times on the..." Read more

"...The characters were engaging and I enjoyed their rather flippant conversation and shenanigans...." Read more

25 customers mention ‘Age range’25 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate that the book is suitable for both younger and older teens, with one customer noting how it captivated a 10-year-old reader.

"Full of witty dialogue, adventure, and danger, this book is everything a young adult would want to delve into...." Read more

"...It is more mature, in fact, than most young adult books, and even some books that are supposedly for adults (you know which one I’m talking about)." Read more

"...books as a kid and upon re-reading them I can confirm they've stood the test of time...." Read more

"...Perfect for approximately 11 year olds, and perhaps reminiscent of Anthony Horowitz. Nevertheless it is neither deep nor fantastically original...." Read more

22 customers mention ‘Pacing’19 positive3 negative

Customers appreciate the pacing of the book, describing it as well-paced and excellent, with one customer noting its fast-paced plot.

"...It's a very well written, incredibly fast paced roller coaster of a book with action on almost every page...." Read more

"...And they all happen at a great pace, with fun and relative originality...." Read more

"Derek Landy is a rare breed of writer, for he can write both fast-paced, hanging-on-the-edge-of-your-seat plot and convincing characterisation...." Read more

"...lack of whining, while the characters around her are all well-fleshed out (if you can say that about a talking skeleton) and believable, even the..." Read more

9 customers mention ‘Value for money’9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book well worth the money.

"...Excellent condition and a cheap price, perfect." Read more

"This was really well worth the money and was perfect when it arrived no damage and in prompt time, recommend." Read more

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"This was a great begging to the series can't wait to get the next one called playing with fire yay" Read more

11 customers mention ‘Violence level’6 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the violence level in the book, with some appreciating the epic fight scenes while others find them too gory.

"Full of witty dialogue, adventure, and danger, this book is everything a young adult would want to delve into...." Read more

"...Quite addictive even for over 40 year olds! violence levels do increase as series progresses, which leaves me in a bit of a quandary as far as..." Read more

"...with such skill that the chase scenes play like movies, the fight scenes feel epic, and even the little scenes with Skulduggery explaining something..." Read more

"...Don't be put off - the violence is a bit gory but words mean nothing. Just read. OK?" Read more

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Used very good is an understatement, it’s perfect!
Beyond over the moon, I ordered a hardback first edition Skulduggery Pleasant book (book 1) for a fraction of the cost due to it being second hand. The book had a few pen marks on the outside and there was a glitter sticker on the opening page of the book which isn’t ideal but not the end of the world, certainly doesn’t affect the reading.
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  • MK
    5.0 out of 5 stars A childhood favourite that will never get old.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 28 April 2025
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    Full of witty dialogue, adventure, and danger, this book is everything a young adult would want to delve into. Even reading it again as an adult, I still find it intriguing and very well written. Truely a favourite.
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  • model boater
    5.0 out of 5 stars witchcraft and wizardry.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 2 May 2025
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    Bought for use with Kindle as a batch of ten volumes. It is set in Ireland and is about a girl who gets involved with magic and hunting down the naughty people.
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  • I Read, Therefore I Blog
    4.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 January 2008
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    The latest childrens'/YA book to inherit the title: "The Next Harry Potter", this comes a lot closer than most. Landy's experience as a scriptwriter really shines through in the dialogue of this novel, which snaps and crackles with wit and whilst there's a curiously old-fashioned feel to the narrative, it's very easy to buy into and reflects the world he's created.

    Essentially the story is this: 12 year old Stephanie Edgley is introduced to a world of magic she (and most other people) never knew existed when she inherits most of her rich uncle Gordon's estate. Her guide is Skulduggery Pleasant, a skeleton detective and friend of her uncle, who discovers that Nefarian Serpine (the henchman of the evil Mevolent defeated centuries earlier) is searching for the Sceptre of the Ancients, an artefact so powerful that it has long been considered a myth. Skulduggery and Stephanie realise that they must find it first if they are to save the world from total destruction.

    Landy populates his world with interesting characters, such as Tanith Low (a warrior magician who wields a large sword) and Ghastly Bespoke (a tailer of incredible clothes and a powerful mage and fighter). He's also got some great concepts, particularly the Cleavers (powerful guards who work for the Ancients) and the Hollow Men (man-like creatures created from gas and paper who work for Serpine). His world distinguishes between two types of magician: Adepts (whose magic includes mind reading and changing shape) and Elementals (whose magic works through fire, water, earth and air) and he's clearly thought through how this shapes his characters and their abilities. I was particularly impressed by the way he tries to do something a little different with vampires - which are basically guard dogs and whose blood lust makes them incredibly powerful.

    Where I felt his world was too complicated related to the use of people's names. People in his world basically have three names - a given name, which someone can use to control you; a taken name (which people use to prevent people from using their given name against them) and their true name (which no one knows, although it's contained in a book written by the Ancients). For me, this was just a little too much, particularly when Stephanie takes another name for the final third of the book so you have to remember the two names for that character and I would also question the necessity and logic of it (particularly in a scene where Stephanie has her name used against her by one character). I also think that there's potential for the names to be a little too outlandish, which for me could get irritating by simply being too much.

    If I was going to nitpick, then I think that some of the dialogue became a little too predictable towards the end (you basically get to know what the pay-off is going to be to an exchange between Stephanie and Skulduggery) and there were times when I didn't quite believe Stephanie was a 12 year old girl. I'm also a little concerned about the revelation that comes about Stephanie towards the end of the book because it could have implications for the character that makes her more unbelievable and strains the credibility of the series (although obviously, this will ultimately turn on where Landy decides to take it)

    All in all though it feels churlish to nitpick because it is such an entertaining read that had me chuckling out loud on a number of ocassions.
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  • Mrs. K. A. Wheatley
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredibly Exciting. A Real Page Turner
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 24 April 2008
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    My eight year old daughter chose this as the book she wanted to take on holiday with us for bed time reading. Her teacher is reading it to her class at school and she wanted to know what happened while she was away. I have to say I was dubious to start with, but was as hooked as she was after a couple of chapters.

    It's a very well written, incredibly fast paced roller coaster of a book with action on almost every page. You really want to get through it as fast as possible because you just have to know what happens next.

    It concerns a twelve year old girl, Stephanie Edgely, who is left a fortune by her crime writing uncle in his will. At the will reading she meets Skulduggery Pleasant, who turns out to be a detective who is also a skeleton with supernatural powers. Stephanie is drawn inexorably into Skulduggery's dangerous world and comes face to face with a truly evil villain, Nefarious Serpine, whose mission is of course to end the world as we know it. Skulduggery and Stephanie team up to try and stop him.

    Despite the focus being on action the plot is tight and the characters are well drawn. It clearly isn't just a gratuitious slug fest, and there are some highly comical moments amongst what are some very dark moments.

    I would say that I think this may be slightly too dark for the average eight year old, and I'm glad I read it with my daughter. I'd be happier recommending it to tens and ups. Having said that she can't wait to read the sequel, and it's almost a dead cert she'll get it for her upcoming birthday, because neither can I!
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  • Arc210
    5.0 out of 5 stars Used very good is an understatement, it’s perfect!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2025
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    Beyond over the moon, I ordered a hardback first edition Skulduggery Pleasant book (book 1) for a fraction of the cost due to it being second hand. The book had a few pen marks on the outside and there was a glitter sticker on the opening page of the book which isn’t ideal but not the end of the world, certainly doesn’t affect the reading.
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    Used very good is an understatement, it’s perfect!

    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 31 May 2025
    Beyond over the moon, I ordered a hardback first edition Skulduggery Pleasant book (book 1) for a fraction of the cost due to it being second hand. The book had a few pen marks on the outside and there was a glitter sticker on the opening page of the book which isn’t ideal but not the end of the world, certainly doesn’t affect the reading.
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  • Kat
    5.0 out of 5 stars Shut up and take my money!!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 29 June 2023
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    My boyfriend bought me this book, he said I had to read it and he couldnt have been more right, I was obsessed from the moment I finished the first few chapters I couldnt put it down Skulduggery Pleasant is a Skeleton detective and honestly in my opinion the BEST character in the whole book, hes funny, hes sarcastic and fears no one. Its a book of mystery and intrigue with amazing characters throughout I adore this series you will find yourself laughing hard and at times on the edge of your seat with intense cliffhangers from chapters, I couldnt recommend this series more if I tried, for lovers of fantasy and mystery you HAVE to read these, ENJOY!!
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  • Andreu
    5.0 out of 5 stars Buenisimo libro ligero
    Reviewed in Spain on 17 November 2022
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    Libro muy bueno y ligero, es un libro cortito y muy bueno, recomendadisimo.
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  • Patrick Pelgrave
    5.0 out of 5 stars A very enjoyable and pleasant rezd
    Reviewed in Australia on 9 March 2025
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    I really enjoyed this book and I'm looking forward to reading the next book I'm sure that it's going to be very exciting and very pleasent.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great for Rick Riordan fans
    Reviewed in Canada on 15 February 2023
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    My son is 12 and absolutely devoured every book by Rick Riordan and we've struggled to find something he loves just as much.
    Found this series and although it took some convincing he loves it!!!!! Literally laughs out loud sometimes. He's on book 4 right now and has asked for the rest of the series.
    Bonus: Parents will find them pretty enjoyable too if reading together.
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  • Meine Bücherwürmer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Guter Einstieg
    Reviewed in Germany on 27 April 2013
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    Die zwölfjährige Stephanie Edgley ist überrascht, als sie erfährt, dass ihr verstorbener Onkel, ein reicher Bestsellerautor, ihr den Großteil seines Vermögens und sein Haus vererbt hat. Noch mehr verwundert sie jedoch der komplett vermummte Mann, Skulduggery Pleasant, der bei der Beerdigung und der Testamentseröffnung zugegen ist. Als Stephanie auf Grund einer Straßensperre und eines defekten Autos die erste Nacht alleine in Haus ihres Onkels verbringen muss, kommt es zu einem Einbruch. Der unbekannte Eindringling verlangt von Stephanie einen Schlüssel für seinen Meister und beginnt sie zu erwürgen. Gerettet wird sie vom plötzlich hereinstürmenden Skulduggery, der sich als wandelndes Skelett mit magischen Fähigkeiten herausstellt. Stephanie beschließt mehr über die Welt herauszufinden, in der es Magie und Kreaturen wie Skulduggery gibt und begleitet ihn in die Nacht. Skulduggery Pleasant ist ein verstorbener Elementarzauberer, der nun als Ermittler arbeitet und mit Stephanies Onkel schon einige Fälle gelöst hat. Stephanie folgt ihm zu China Sorrows, einer Sammlerin, von der sie erfahren, dass hinter dem Einbruch die Suche nach dem Zepter der Urväter stecken könnte. Das Objekt der Begierde wurde Mythen zur Folge von der magischen Rasse der Urväter erschaffen, um damit ihre Götter, die Gesichtslosen, zu besiegen. Es stellt eine unvorstellbar mächtige Waffe dar, die jemand, wie Skulduggerys Widersacher, der Nekromant Nefarian Serpine, benutzen könnte, um die menschenhassenden Gesichtslosen zurückzuholen.

    Erste Hinweise auf das Zepter erhofft sich Skulduggery von seinem Schneider, in dessen Familiensammlung sich viele Texte zu den Urvätern befinden. Doch dieser glaubt nicht an das Zepter und will Pleasant nicht weiterhelfen. Für Stephanie entwirft er jedoch ein neues, schwarzes und besonders widerstandsfähiges Outfit. Um dennoch an die Informationen zu gelangen, beschließen die beiden, in die Familiensammlung einzubrechen und sich ein wenig umzuschauen. Stephanie ist begeistert. Lediglich zwei wilde Vampire stehen den beiden im Weg. Nachdem sie sich vom Dach des Gebäudes abgeseilt und an den Vampiren vorbei in die Sammlung geschlichen haben, entdecken sie einen Stein, der ihnen ein paar Fragen zum Zepter beantworten kann. Skulduggery vermutet nun, dass Stephanies Onkel es in seinen Besitz bekommen hat und es vor seinem Tod in den Höhlen unter seinem Haus wieder versteckt hat. Doch bevor sie die Höhlen erforschen können, werden sie im Haus von Nefarian Serpine und seinen Schergen überrascht. Sie überwältigen Pleasant und nehmen ihn mit. Nun liegt es allein an Stephanie, Skulduggery aus den Klauen des Nekromanten zu retten.

    Derek Landy hat mit Skulduggery Pleasant / Der Gentleman mit der Feuerhand eine faszinierende neue Welt voller Magie und Monster erschaffen, in der Alles möglich zu sein scheint. Der Protagonist liefert sich witzige Wortgefechte und ist trotz seines morbiden Erscheinungsbilds ein sehr großer Sympathieträger. Die Handlung des Buches wird größtenteils aus der Perspektive von Stephanie erzählt. Diese will sich für kein Geld der Welt ihre Einmischung in das gefährliche Reich der Magie wieder nehmen lassen und unbedingt selbst eine Zauberin werden. Das ungleiche Paar wird Zentrum einer mitreißenden Story um Mut und Geheimnisse, von denen noch viele gelüftet werden können. Spannende Abenteuer für die weiteren Skulduggery Pleasant-Bände sind also vorprogrammiert.
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  • Frontini Federico
    5.0 out of 5 stars Da leggere assolutamente
    Reviewed in Italy on 27 October 2018
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    Divertente, leggero, ben scritto! Ironia tipicamente british per un fantasy molto godibile. La storia non sarà eccezionale ma metto comunque la 5a stella perché nonostante la scarsa originalità l'ho letto tutto d'un fiato e mi sono proprio divertito. E adesso compro subito il due!
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