Skulduggery Pleasant - Hell Breaks Loose: A prequel from the Sunday Times bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant universe

by Derek Landy Narrated by Kevin Hely

Overview

Discover the world of Skulduggery Pleasant in this prequel to the bestselling series. So many enemies, so little time . . .

Italy, 1703.

As the war with Mevolent rages on, the Dead Men are dispatched to a walled town in the Tuscan hills - not to assassinate the Lord of the Dark Sorcerers, but to save him. A rift has opened to a hellish dimension where a being of devastating power awaits, and only Mevolent is strong enough to seal it and save the world.

A simple mission, then, which turns ever-so-slightly trickier when Skulduggery is presented with the opportunity to finally get revenge on Nefarian Serpine, the man who murdered him and killed his family thirteen years earlier.

Return to the world of Skulduggery Pleasant in a short novel set hundreds of years before Valkyrie Cain is even born, and follow Skulduggery, Ghastly, Shudder, Ravel, Saracen, Dexter and Hopeless as they argue, bicker and battle their way through an army of their most hated enemies in order to save their oldest enemy so they can stop another, brand new, enemy...

And that's when things get complicated.

Derek Landy, the Sunday Times bestselling author, brings us Hell Breaks Loose, a new addition to the world of young adult fiction. Set in historical Europe, this magical adventure is filled with action, friendship, and a dash of humour.

For fans of Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief), Jonathan Stroud (Lockwood & Co), Robert Muchamore (Man vs Beast), Victo Ngai (Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian), and Robin Stevens (The Ministry of Unladylike Activity 2).

HarperCollins Children's 2023

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

'Derek Landy, a master juggler of scary and funny, has done it again with a twisty mini-masterpiece' The Times

'With all the signature wit we’ve come to know from Landy, this prequel in the Skulduggery Pleasant series gives us a nostalgic buzz with a fresh twist' Sunday Times (Ireland), Best Children's Books of the Year

'Revelling in the dark comedy, action set-pieces and unforgettable characters that are a hallmark of the Skulduggery Pleasant series, this standalone novel transports readers to early eighteenth-century Italy where our heroes are forced to save the Lord of the Dark Sorcerers' Waterstones, Best books of the Year

Praise for the Skulduggery Pleasant series:

“Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure.” Rick Riordan

“A writer at the height of his powers . . . Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride.” Irish Independent

“Fast and funny.” The Times

“Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages.” Irish Mail on Sunday

“Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure.” Jonathan Stroud

“A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour.” Sunday Express

“Exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun.” Philip Ardagh, Guardian

“Gripping.” Observer

“A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue.” Irish Times

“A rip-roaring adventure.” Irish Sunday Independent

Product Details

BN ID:	2940178163634
Publisher:	HarperCollins UK
Publication date:	08/03/2023
Series:	Skulduggery Pleasant Series
Edition description:	Unabridged
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

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