The ninth book in the original, jaw-droppingly stupendous Skulduggery Pleasant series. Valkyrie. Darquesse. Stephanie. The world ain't big enough for the three of them. The War of the Sanctuaries has been won, but it was not without its casualties. Following the loss of Valkyrie Cain, Skulduggery Pleasant must use any and all means to track down and stop Darquesse before she turns the world into a charred, lifeless cinder. And so he draws together a team of soldiers, monster hunters, killers, criminals.

and Valkyrie's own murderous reflection. The war may be over, but the final battle is about to begin. And not everyone gets out of here alive. * Brand-new striking editions of the ground-breaking children's series which continues to go from strength to strength. Publishing alongside a bone-shaking new trilogy * Global sales are in excess of six million copies and the books can now be read in thirty-nine languages. The awards heaped upon the epic adventure series include the Irish Book of the Decade and the Red House Children's Book Award * The official Skulduggery Pleasant merchandise store launched in 2023. Publication supported by a strategic schedule of brand activity throughout 2024 to engage fans and bring new readers to this evergreen series.