The ninth book in the original, jaw-droppingly stupendous Skulduggery Pleasant series.Valkyrie. Darquesse. Stephanie. The world ain’t big enough for the three of them. The end will come…The War of the Sanctuaries has been won, but it was not without its casualties. Following the loss of Valkyrie Cain, Skulduggery Pleasant must use any and all means to track down and stop Darquesse before she turns the world into a charred, lifeless cinder.And so he draws together a team of soldiers, monster hunters, killers, criminals… and Valkyrie’s own murderous reflection.The war may be over, but the final battle is about to begin. And not everyone gets out of here alive…The Dying of the Light, a bestseller by Derek Landy, is a thrilling adventure that masterfully combines elements of action, sci-fi, and detective fiction. This Sunday Times bestselling author has once again proven his ability to create engaging stories for children and juveniles.For fans of John Flanagan (Brotherband 8), Steve Foxe (Spider-Ham in . . . Hollywood May-Ham!), Robert Muchamore (The Recruit), Jamie Smart (Bunny vs Monkey), and Robin Stevens (Death Sets Sail).