''Landy [has the] ability to craft an engaging story from start to finish.'
- Inis
'Derek Landy has been something of a publishing phenomenon.'
- Irish Post
'You just can't help but love this dynamic duo of the skeleton detective and his sidekick.'
- The Bookbag
'If, like myself, you thought the first book reinvented 9 to 12 fiction, then this one beats the previous book up and leaves it cowering in the corner of the bookshop it was purchased in.'
- Waterstones Bookseller's review
'Hugely enjoyable - a thrill-a-minute adventure.'
- Jonathan Stroud, author of the Bartimaeus Trilogy
'It's exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun. I sincerely hope Landy revisits these characters.'
- Philip Ardagh, Guardian
'Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure. Once you've met Stephanie and Skullduggery, you'll be clamouring for a sequel.'
- Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series
'Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages ... It's a good job Harry's [Potter] resigning before he's forcibly retired.'
- Irish Mail on Sunday
'A rip-roaring adventure.'
- Irish Sunday Independent