We're not retreating, we're advancing in reverse.' --Skulduggery Pleasant — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Ah, bless. I've missed her. Do you have bullets?" "Uh, no." Skulduggery paused. "Excellent.” — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Right, well, we've got to work out what we need. We've got to work out what we need, how we get it,… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Tell me: do you ever actually remember having a heart, or were you born dead?” — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“If you don't see me in five minutes, then I've probably died a brave and heroic death.” — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
I am a rational man, but haven't you heard? i'm also insane. It gives me a unique perspective on things. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Stephanie had no problem doing what she was told, just so long as she was given a good reason why she should. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
skulduggery pleasant is the best book I've ever read and has enspired myself to become an author. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
I'm sophisticated, charming, suave, and debonair, Professor. But I have never claimed to be civilized. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“You ask in awful lot of questions." "When I grow up, I want to be a detective just like you." He looked… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“He stood there, looking at her. She glared back, opened her mouth to continue the conversation, but he suddenly turned, walked away,… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“He hesitated. 'Serpine used my wife and child as a weapon against me. In order to do so, he had to kill… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Over his shoulder, she saw Skulduggery walk in. "Oh, hell," she muttered. Wreath's smile reappeared. "It's Skulduggery, isn't it?" Over his shoulder,… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
He put on his hat and wrapped his scarf around his jaw, but did without the wig and the sunglasses. He clicked… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“She held her sword like she was ready to use it on anyone who got close. Darquesse could see her own reflection… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Gracious ignored him. "A farmer's daughter, she was, though back then every girl was a farmer's daughter. Or a farmer. She had… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“I wouldn't mind a sister either." "Any chance of that happening?" "I can't see what would be in it for my parents.… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Stairs," Valkyrie said, disappointed. "Not just ordinary stairs," Skulduggery told her as he led the way down. "Magic stairs." "Really?" "Oh, yes."… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Stephanie thought about the world she’d grown up in, and how different it was from the world she’d been introduced to, and… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Can I just point something out?" Fletcher asked. "That is an awful plan. On a scale of one to ten - the… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Valkyrie Cain got out of the passenger side. She zipped up her black jacket against the cold, and joined Skulduggery as he… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“Look, this is all very, very weird. Why are you focusing on rumours and urban legends? You haven’t even asked me any… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
I love you all, even those I don’t particularly like. That’s you, Beryl. — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“You hear things." "Do I?" "People talk to you." "I am very approachable.” — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“No one likes sarcasm, Miss Cain. I’ve merely delayed my exit to promise you something. You took my straight razor, li’l darlin’.… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“[...} What did I tell you about wandering off? Why don't you ever do anything I say? If I didn't know any… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
I understand perfectly. Darquesse isn't a separate entity. She isn't another person. She's you. If you make the wrong choices, if you… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“I wasn't always who I am now. No one ever is. I've spent my entire lifetime becoming who I am. Finally, I'm… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
Suddenly Saracen Rue looked old and tired, and Skulduggery Pleasant came into focus as what he really was – a genius, a… — Derek Landy Copy Share Image
“What about you?" he asked, his words not much more than a mumble. "Regrets?" "Many," Skuduggery said. Tesseract's breath rattled in his… — 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
