Just when you think you’ve saved the world…'You will kill her?' the Torment asked. Skulduggery sagged. 'Yes.' He hesitated then took his gun from his jacket. 'I'm sorry Valkyrie' he said softly. 'Don't talk to me' Valkyrie said. 'Just do what you have to do.' Valkyrie parted her tunic and Skulduggery pointed the gun at the vest beneath. 'Please forgive me' Skulduggery said then aimed the gun at the girl and pulled the trigger.With Serpine dead the world is safe once more. At least that’s what Valkyrie and Skulduggery think until the notorious Baron Vengeous makes a bloody escape from prison and dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland. With Baron Vengeous after the deadly armour of Lord Vile and pretty much everyone out to kill Valkyrie the daring detective duo face their biggest challenge yet. But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home…?Derek Landy the Sunday Times bestselling author once again delivers a story filled with magic action and adventure. This top children's fantasy fiction filled with mysteries and a humorous undertone is a testament to Landy's storytelling prowess.For fans of Jonathan Stroud (Lockwood & Co) Rick Riordan (Percy Jackson and the Titan's Curse) Robert Muchamore (The Sleepwalker) Jamie Smart (Doctor Who) and Victo Ngai (Magical Creatures and Mythical Beasts).

Part of the Skulduggery Pleasant Series series.