Derek Landy

Derek Landy is a celebrated Irish author best known for the Skulduggery Pleasant series, a dark fantasy adventure that has garnered international acclaim. His writing often blends humor, action, and a touch of the macabre, appealing to young adult and adult readers alike. Landy has also penned other notable works, including the Kingdom of the Wicked series, further solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller in the fantasy genre.

Books by Derek Landy

3 books available

Skulduggery Pleasant
Derek Landy
4.1 (55k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A witty, fire-wielding skeleton detective and a brave, magic-wielding twelve-year-old girl team up to stop an ancient evil from destroying the world, one snarky comment and explosive spell at a time.
Kingdom of the Wicked
Derek Landy
4.5 (12k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A magical plague gives unstable powers to ordinary teens. Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain must stop a new group of corrupted, god-like beings from destroying the city.
The End of the World
Derek Landy
4.3 (5k) average on GoodreadsFantasy
A runaway teenager gets caught in a nihilistic punk-sorcerer plot to detonate a doomsday device, forcing the witty skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant and his powerful teenage partner Valkyrie Cain to save him and the world.