Scepter of the Ancients (Paperback)
Other Books in Series
- #1: Skulduggery Pleasant (Paperback): $7.99
- #2: Playing with Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant #2) (Paperback): $7.99
- #3: The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant #3) (Paperback): $7.99
- #4: Dark Days (Skulduggery Pleasant #4) (Paperback): $7.99
- #5: Mortal Coil (Skulduggery Pleasant #5) (Paperback): $7.99
- #6: Death Bringer (Skulduggery Pleasant #6) (Paperback): $7.99
- #7: Kingdom of the Wicked (Skulduggery Pleasant #7) (Paperback): Email or call for price.
- #8: Last Stand of Dead Men (Skulduggery Pleasant #8) (Paperback): $7.99
- #9: The Dying of the Light (Skulduggery Pleasant #9) (Paperback): $7.99
- #10: Resurrection (Skulduggery Pleasant #10) (Paperback): Email or call for price.
- #11: Midnight (Skulduggery Pleasant #11) (Paperback): $7.99
- #12: Bedlam (Skulduggery Pleasant #12) (Paperback): $7.99
- #13: Seasons of War (Skulduggery Pleasant #13) (Paperback): $7.99
- #14: Dead or Alive (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 14) (Paperback): $7.99
Description
Meet Skulduggery Pleasant
Ace Detective
Snappy Dresser
Razor-tongued Wit
Crackerjack Sorcerer
and
Walking, Talking,
Fire-throwing Skeleton
--as well as ally, protector, and mentor of Stephanie Edgley, a very unusual and darkly talented twelve-year-old.
These two alone must defeat an all-consuming ancient evil.
The end of the world?
Over his dead body.
Praise For…
“An utterly charming debut, perfect for the Potter crowd.”
-Publishers Weekly (starred review)
“Landy keeps the action brisk, his characters slightly macabre, and uses humor to take the edge off.”
-ALA Booklist
“Fun and quirky with lots of humor.”
-Locus
“A distinctly Horowitzian humor and verve.”
-London Times
“This book is a delight. Full of character, black humor, and great fun.”
-Daily Telegraph (London)
“Expected to take over Harry Potter’s place.”
-UPI
