Magic, mystery, monsters, and a witty, fire-wielding skelleton are all elements that make up of Derek Landy’s Skulduggery Pleasant. It all begins with the mysterious death of Gordon Edgley. He was a noted author of fantasy novels that captivated his niece, Stephanie. His death triggers Skulduggery’s investigation of the Scepter of the Ancients, an all-powerful relic that exiled the old gods. But Stephanie is now the target of forces in search of the Scepter that are looking to manipulate its power to their own evil needs. Will Stephanie discover who’s behind her Uncle’s death? Will Skulduggery get revenge on his arch nemesis? Is magic all it’s cracked up to be?When I showed this book to my classmates, they thought it looks cool, because the pages are orange, (how sad!) they didn't even care about the contents...and they even like the 2nd book , because it was green...:-)
The plot is not that complicated and is easily followed with intense fighting sequences, and enough twists in the story line make this an enjoyable read for both children and adults alike. Though for younger readers I would recommend it for ages 12 and up because of the action scenes. ! but I got this book when I was only 10.
A must read book...You wont regret it...Im reading the 2nd book, and I am glued to it..
