Hell Breaks Loose

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

‘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, Books You Need to Read in 2023

Praise for the Skulduggery Pleasant series:

‘A writer at the height of his powers … Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride’ Irish Independent

‘Fast and funny’ The Times

‘Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure’ Rick Riordan

‘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

Derek Landy lives near Dublin. Before writing his children’s story about a sharply-dressed skeleton detective, he wrote the screenplays for a zombie movie and a murderous horror film. “I think my career-guidance teacher is spinning in her grave,” he says, “or she would be if she were dead.”