It always surprised Valkyrie whenever she realized just how close the weird and the wonderful, and the fierce and the frightening, lived to the rest pf the non-magical, mortal world.
We don’t do what we do for the glory or the fame or the credit; we do it for the quiet satisfaction of making the world a better place, saving the lives of innocents, and being better than you are.
Suddenly Saracen Rue looked old and tired, and Skulduggery Pleasant came into focus as what he really was – a genius, a killer, a tortured soul, and the only true dead man among them.
I know how easy it is to be swept away by stories, by things you wish were real.
It’s a white-knuckle roller-coaster ride.
A living skeleton isn’t enough for you, is it? What does it take to impress young people these days?
There’s enough sedative in these darts to bring down a werewolf, which is exactly what we’re hunting. Why would we want to bring down an elephant if we’re not hunting elephants?
Love is finding someone better than you are, and holding on for dear life.
I’m just waiting for the violent urges to subside.
Absolutely. I would never have tripped. I’m far too graceful.
Don’t be jealous of my genius.
Scapegrace leaped up. “I am the Killer Supreme! I make murder into an art form!” Skulduggery hit him again and Scapegrace did a little twirl before falling.
Stephanie had no problem doing what she was told, just so long as she was given a good reason why she should.
By the time they got to Denholm Street, day had been beaten back and the night was soaking through the city.
Dublin City was quiet when they reached the Waxwork Museum, as if it was holding its breath.
He is the best, in my whole life i have only read his books!!!!!!
The calm before the storm.
Oh my god you’re thicker than you look.
Is he all scarred now? Magic gets rid of most physical scars, but I like to think I scarred him emotionally.
Are you taking my hat hostage?