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The Dying of the Light
Series: Skulduggery Pleasant
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He’s dead. She’s deadly. The bad guys don’t stand a chance. The ninth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series. Following the loss of Valkyrie Cain, Skulduggery Pleasant must track down Darquesse before she turns the world into a charred, lifeless cinder. To do so, he...
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He’s dead. She’s deadly. The bad guys don’t stand a chance.
The ninth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series.
The Sunday Times bestselling dark fantasy adventure for children aged 11+
Description
He’s dead. She’s deadly. The bad guys don’t stand a chance.
The ninth book in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series.
Following the loss of Valkyrie Cain, Skulduggery Pleasant must track down Darquesse before she turns the world into a charred, lifeless cinder. To do so, he assembles a team of soldiers, monster hunters, criminals, and Valkyrie’s now murderous reflection.
Not everyone gets out of this alive.
The Dying of the Light delivers a thrilling conclusion that blends humour, magic, and adventure.
‘A thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure’ Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9780008667436
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 08 May 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: HarperCollins
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Length: 42.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 400g
Pages: 608
Series: Skulduggery Pleasant
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