There's a clock on the wall. Press your hand against the face and turn it very slightly to the. Left. There'll be… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
So what does that actually mean?' 'To be honest, Ghastly, I haven't a bull's notion.' 'Elder Bespoke should be addressed by his… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
He'd once known a man who said that life hinged on the moment, that everything changed in the blink of an eye.… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Vengeous scowled. 'As you can see,' he said, 'you are vastly outnumbered.' I usually am.' Your situation has become quite untenable.' It… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Mum said earlier what a lovely dress you’re wearing.” Beryl’s eyebrows wriggled like two tiny tapeworms. “This?” she said. “But I’ve had… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Valkyrie dialed Skulduggery's number and he picked up. 'Hey,' she said, 'It's me.' Skulduggery paused. 'No it's not. If it were me,… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Valkyrie patted Fletcher’s arm. “Don’t worry,” she said. “If the bad man comes, I’ll protect you.” “If the bad man comes,” Fletcher… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
mostly we've had to found ways to amuse ourselves." "Really?" Valkyrie asked. "Like what?" Plight's smile faded. "Like human sacrifice." He grabbed… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
So that plan worked out well.' Skulduggery, your entire plan consisted of, and I quote, "Let's get up close and then see… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Life isn't fair,' Skulduggery said. 'In my experience, death isn't so different. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Her parents wanted her to find her own way in life. That’s what they’d said countless times in the past. Of course,… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
I'm sorry,' said the shopkeeper. 'I can't understand your ridiculous accent.' 'My accent?' 'It is quite silly.' 'So you can't understand me?'… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
I don’t need you sensitive, Skulduggery. I need you aloof and irresponsible and arrogant. That’s why I love you. That’s why I… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Do you think we’ll be waiting long?” Valkyrie asked, keeping her voice low. “The last time we were in this building, we… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
I used to be so good at that kind of thing," Skulduggery said quietly. "Well, my morale is certainly boosted," Valkyrie informed… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Have you killed anyone?” she asked quickly. “What? Did you miss what I said, about turning murder into an art form?” “But… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
This is stolen? We're in a stolen jet?" "Not stolen," said Donegan Bane from the co-pilot's seat. "Almost stolen," Grascious corrected. "Semi-stolen,"… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
An untied shoelace can be dangerous,' he said. 'I could have tripped.' She stared at him. A moment dragged by. 'I'm joking,'… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
He said a bad word. Do you want to know what it was? It started with F. It's not the one you're… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
It’s fairly standard. Also, I’m fourteen. Also, your beard’s stupid.” “Isn’t this fun?” Skulduggery said brightly. “The three of us getting along… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Here she is,” her mum said, cooing at the baby, “my special girl.” “Oh, cheers,” Valkyrie said, rolling her eyes. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
You've done what?" "I know," he said. "You're impressed. You send me out for bread and I come back with a boy.… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
She glared at him. 'I'm not weird like that. I'm good weird. I'm cool weird.' 'Yes,' he said doubtfully. 'Yes, you are. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
You said I was your number-one pick." "And you are. In our hearts. Alphabetically, though, Dusk comes before you. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
The workshop door opened and Skulduggery emerged. "Ryan," he said, "stop leaning on my car. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Stephanie could see the greed seep into the watery eyes of her father’s other brother, a horrible little man called Fergus, as he nodded… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“But if you can confront your inner demons—" "I did confront my inner demon. I punched him in the face and he exploded." Valkyrie… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“What does a clue look like?" Tanith whispered. Stephanie fought the giggle down and whispered back. "I'm looking for a footprint or something." "Have… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“He took her hand in his and knelt before her. Valkyrie looked at him. He was serious. (...)'Dude, I'm sixteen.' 'I love you.' 'That… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
What?" she asked again. He pointed ahead of them. "See that?" "What, the snow?" "Beyond that." "More snow?" "Stop looking at the snow. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
The Baron, unfortunately, turns it all the way up to eleven." "Seriously? Because, you know, that's one more evil — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Valkyrie walked over to her. Since she had met her, all she'd wanted to do was punch her face in. But that was when… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“I've always been a monster,' Scapegrace told her, 'but now, finally, my physical for reflects my inner darkness.' 'You smell terrible.' 'That's the smell… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
The rain battered the cottage. Valkyrie risked a look up at Skulduggery. “What is it?” she whispered. “It’s a box,” he whispered back. “What… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
There’s no such thing as winning or losing. There is won and there is lost, there is victory and defeat. There are absolutes. Everything… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
