Derek Landy lives near Dublin. Before writing his bestselling children's novels about a sharply-dressed skeleton detective, he wrote the screenplays for a zombie movie and a murderous horror film. "I think my career-guidance teacher is spinning in her grave," he says, "or she would be if she were dead."

“Tanith is more kick-ass than a box set of Buffy” – Bookzone4BoysPRAISE FOR THE SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT SERIES:“This is a writer at the height of his powers and Landy is getting better with every book… Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride.” – Irish Independent“Fast and funny” – The Times“A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour” 5 star review – Sunday Express

Derek Landy lives near Dublin. Before writing his bestselling children's novels about a sharply-dressed skeleton detective, he wrote the screenplays for a zombie movie and a murderous horror film. "I think my career-guidance teacher is spinning in her grave," he says, "or she would be if she were dead."

“Tanith is more kick-ass than a box set of Buffy” – Bookzone4BoysPRAISE FOR THE SKULDUGGERY PLEASANT SERIES:“This is a writer at the height of his powers and Landy is getting better with every book… Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride.” – Irish Independent“Fast and funny” – The Times“A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour” 5 star review – Sunday Express