The Dying of the Light (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 9) by Derek Landy concludes the jaw-droppingly stupendous Skulduggery Pleasant series with a heart-wrenching finale. In this volume, the conflict between Valkyrie Cain, Darquesse, and Stephanie reaches its apex as the world struggles to bear their presence. Following the loss of Valkyrie, Skulduggery Pleasant embarks on a perilous mission to prevent Darquesse from turning the earth into a desolate wasteland.

The war has ended, but the final battle is just beginning. Skulduggery assembles an unlikely team comprised of soldiers, monster hunters, killers, and even Valkyrie’s own deadly reflection to face this formidable adversary. The stakes are higher than ever, and not everyone will survive the harrowing journey ahead.

With a print length of 605 pages, The Dying of the Light offers an epic conclusion that fans of the series will find both shocking and satisfying. Featuring the author Derek Landy, this installment was published by HarperCollinsChildren’sBooks on August 28, 2014, under ISBN-13 978-0007489251.