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Derek Landy (born October 23, 1974) is an Irish author and screenwriter, best known for his young adult fantasy series Skulduggery Pleasant. Since the first book was published in 2007, the series has sold millions of copies worldwide and been translated into numerous languages. Landy's works are characterized by humor, action, and supernatural elements, appealing to young readers. He was born in Dublin, Ireland, and initially worked as a screenwriter before transitioning to novel writing. In addition to the Skulduggery Pleasant series, he has created other works such as The Demon Road trilogy. Landy's writing style blends dark humor with adventurous plots, making him a significant figure in children's literature.

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“Stephanie: I wouldn't mind a sister either Tanith: Any chance of that happening? Stephanie: I can't see what would be in it for my parents. I mean, they have the perfect daughter already - What more could they want?”

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“Skulduggery: The fate of the world may depend on whether or not you can bring yourself to visit your relatives Stephanie: It may depend Skulduggery: Valkyrie-- Stephanie: Fine I'll go - Skulduggery: Being a detective isn't all about torture and murder and monster. Sometimes it gets truly unpleasant.”

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“Stephanie: Why can't you break in? You broke into the Vault Skulduggery: That's different Stephanie: Yes, it had alarms and vampires - this'll be so much easier Skulduggery: There are times when extreme measures are unnecessary Stephanie: Extreme measures are very necessary here!”

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“Skulduggery: What do you get if you kill the Elders? Stephanie: This sounds like a joke Skulduggery: Valkyrie -- Stephanie: I don't know Skulduggery: Yes, yes you do.. not think what would killing the Elders result in? Stephanie: Panic, fear? Three empty spaces in the Sanctuary - Skulduggery Pleasant”

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“Tanith: Serpine is used to the Elders taking forever to make their calm, thought-out decisions. So he won't be expecting anything as amazingly rash and reckless as this Ghastly: That'll teach him to underestimate stupid people.”

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“Serpine: You have caused me so much trouble over the years detective. It's almost a shame to end it Skulduggery: You're surrendering?”

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“Serpine: No, my old enemy, I think for the moment anyway, we're all alone. And you have something I want Skulduggery: A winning sense of style?”

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“Serpine underestimates you. Everyone underestimates you. You're stronger than they know. You're stronger than you know - Skulduggery”

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“Serpine: Well, Skulduggery? Where is that tired old defiance - the taunting, the goading? Where are the endless heroic clinches? Aren't you going to look me in the eye and tell me to do my worst? Skulduggery: Actually, I was going to ask that you go easy on me. I'm feeling kind of tender today Serpine: This is your one chance. Tell me where the key is Skulduggery:OK Serpine: Really? Skulduggery: No, only joking. Do your worst.”

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“There's no such thing as winning or losing. There is a won and there is a lost, there is victory and defeat. There are absolutes. Everything in between is still left to fight for - Skulduggery Pleasant”

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“To betray is to act against, I just haven't acted at all - China Sorrows”

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“Do you have a weapon for me, or do you want me to beat her to death with a large stick? - Mr Bliss”

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“Cow - Tanith Low”

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“Cheer up everyone, since we're all going to die horribly anyway, what's there to be worried about? - Skulduggery Pleasant.”

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“Skulduggery, she's not being professional - Tanith Low”

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“You can only anticipate what someone is going to do if you know know exactly what that someone has just done - Skulduggery Pleasant.”

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Born: October 23, 1974
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