Dark Days: Book 4 Landy, Derek

Skulduggery Pleasant is back, and the world is ending. Again. Valkyrie Cain thought she'd seen it all — ancient sorcerers, killer gods, the occasional apocalypse — but nothing prepared her for *this*. The Dead Men are gathering, old enemies are resurfacing, and Darquesse, the twisted future version of Valkyrie herself, is clawing her way toward existence. Derek Landy delivers his darkest, fastest-paced installment yet, cramming in everything fans love: razor-sharp banter between a skeleton detective and his teenage partner, magic battles that actually hurt, and stakes so high you'll forget to breathe. The humor's still there, but it's laced with genuine dread now. If you've made it to Book 4, you know the rules: trust no one, expect betrayal, and never assume your favorite character is safe. For readers who want their fantasy wicked, witty, and willing to break their hearts.