Skulduggery Pleasant 14 Books Collection Set by Derek Landy - Young Adult - Paperback

Titles in This Set: Skulduggery Pleasant
Playing With Fire
The Faceless Ones
Dark Days
Mortal Coil
Death Bringer
Kingdom Of The Wicked
Last Stand Of Dead Men
The Dying Of The Light
Resurrection
Midnight
Bedlam
Seasons of War
Dead or Alive

Details:
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780678456231
Publisher: HarperCollins Children's Books
Age Range: 9-12

Overview
Step into Derek Landy's razor-witted world of sorcerers, skeletons and Dublin-set chaos with this complete 14-book Skulduggery Pleasant paperback collection. Following fledgling detective Valkyrie Cain and her sardonic skeleton mentor, the saga blends dark fantasy, mystery and laugh-out-loud humour across every phase of the series. Brand new and boxed for gifting, this set is ideal for teen readers, reluctant readers, classroom libraries and fans building a complete series collection.

About the Book(s)
The Skulduggery Pleasant series begins when twelve-year-old Valkyrie Cain inherits a mystery, a mansion, and an unlikely ally in a wisecracking, magic-wielding skeleton detective. What starts as a family inheritance quickly spirals into a hidden magical underworld where ancient sorcerers, rogue gods and world-ending weapons threaten everything Valkyrie thought she knew. This paperback set gathers the opening trilogy, The Faceless Ones arc, the Death Bringer trilogy, and further instalments including Kingdom Of The Wicked, Last Stand Of Dead Men, The Dying Of The Light, Resurrection, Midnight and Bedlam, alongside the companion titles Seasons of War and Dead or Alive. Across the collection, Derek Landy's cinematic pacing and sharp dialogue carry readers through escalating stakes, shifting alliances and Valkyrie's own growth from ordinary teenager to formidable sorcerer. Each book stands as a satisfying chapter while feeding into the wider mythology, rewarding readers who follow the saga from beginning to end. Praised for its blend of gothic humour and propulsive plotting, the series has drawn comparisons to authors like Jonathan Stroud and Rick Riordan while carving out its own distinctive, darkly comic voice.

• Complete story arc: All 14 paperbacks together, from the first mystery through to later instalments and companion tales.
• Ideal for teen and tween readers: Fast-paced, witty and packed with adventure - great for building reading confidence and enthusiasm.
• Brand new condition: Fresh, unread paperbacks ready for a bookshelf, classroom library or gift box.
• Great value bundling: One purchase secures an entire bestselling YA fantasy saga.
• Collector-friendly: A neat, matching set that looks great displayed together.

About the Author
Derek Landy is an Irish author who moved from screenwriting into bestselling fiction. His screenplays include the IFTA award-winning Dead Bodies and the IFTA-nominated Boy Eats Girl, earning him his own IFTA nomination for Best Script. Frustrated by the compromises of film collaboration, Landy created Skulduggery Pleasant, launching the series with a major HarperCollins deal that has since expanded across multiple sequels, spin-offs and prequels, selling millions of copies worldwide.

Why You'll Love This Series
Sharp humour, inventive magic and a genuinely gripping mystery make this set impossible to put down. Perfect for teens who love fast-paced fantasy with heart, wit and a wickedly funny skeleton detective leading the charge.

Please Note: Cover artwork may vary slightly and reflects the UK edition ISBN as shown.