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“strike from the shadows, disapear into darkness”
― derek landy, Last Stand of Dead Men

“You’re still upset about that time I made you explode, aren’t you? I can tell.”
― Derek Landy, Playing with Fire

“Stephanie glared at Skulduggery. "What was wrong with the door? You could have just come down the stairs and walked out the door. Why did you have to jump out of the window?"
"You know why," Skulduggery said, walking away.
Axle looked up, tears streaming from his eyes. "Why did he do that? Why?"
Stephanie glowered. "Because doors are for people with no imagination," she said, and led Axle to the car.”
― Derek Landy, The Dying of the Light

“She’s not�� She’s not datin�� the skeleton, is she? How would that be even possible, let alone�� nice? He’s got no skin, or lips, or�� or nothin��.”
― Derek Landy, Mortal Coil

“I don't show off. I merely demonstrate my abilities at opportune times.”
― Derek Landy, The Faceless Ones

“Doors are for people with no imagination." - Skulduggery Pleasant”
― Derek Landy, Skulduggery Pleasant

“They have a name for it these days. They have a name for everything these days. They call it Second Lifetime Syndrome, and it happens when a sorcerer watches her family and friends age and die around her. You’ll latch on to other mages from that moment on, because what’s the point of going through all that pain again? Valkyrie, there are some stark realities you have to face. You’re going to look the way you do for the next eighty years. In two hundred years, you’ll look twenty-five. You won’t be able to form attachments to mortals. They will start to notice something is different about you when they’re lined and saggy and you’re still young and perky. You’re going to have to say goodbye to your parents before they start to ask questions.”
― Derek Landy, Last Stand of Dead Men

“He is the best, in my whole life i have only read his books!!!!!!”
― Derek Landy

“Every once in a while, I get the urge. You know what I’m talking about, don’t you? The urge for destruction. The urge to hurt, maim, kill.

It’s quite a thing, to experience that urge, to let it wash over you, to give in to it. It’s addictive. It’s all-consuming. You lose yourself to it. It’s quite, quite wonderful. I can feel it, even as I speak, tapping around the edges of my mind, trying to prise me open, slip its fingers in. And it would be so easy to let it happen.

But we’re all like that, aren’t we? We’re all barbarians at our core. We’re all savage, murderous beasts. I know I am. I’m sure you are. The only difference between us, Mr Prave, is how loudly we roar. I know I roar very loudly indeed. How about you? Do you think you can match me?”
― Derek Landy

“I've always been a monster,' Scapegrace told her, 'but now, finally, my physical for reflects my inner darkness.'
'You smell terrible.'
'That's the smell of evil.'
'It's like rancid meat and bad eggs.'
'Evil," Scapegrace insisted.”
― Derek Landy, Dark Days

“be brave”
― Derek Landy, Playing with Fire

“The end is now the beginning....”
― Derek Landy

“Oh my God.�� Valkyrie shook her head. “I need to sit down.�� “You are sitting down.�� “I need to sit down more.”
― Derek Landy, Resurrection

“So what about Vengeous? Is he bad news?"

"The worst. I don't think he's ever forgotten the time I threw a bundle of dynamite at him. It didn't kill him, obviously, but it definitely ruined his day."

"Is he all scarred now?"

"Magic gets rid of most physical scars, but I like to think that I scarred him emotionally.”
― Derek Landy, Playing with Fire

“I think you talk big,�� said Pleasant. “I think you talk about death like it’s your friend. But if you really want to get acquainted, we can help you with that.”
― Derek Landy, Armageddon Outta Here

“[..]...
"What does he look like?" Valkyrie asked.
"Black hair, pretty pale. Ugly scar on his face. Looks like a vamp."
"You should get back inside," Skulduggery said. "Lock the doors."
"You got it, Kemo sabe. I'll keep my crucifix close."
"Vampires aren't scared of a crucifix, Finbar."
"I don't plan to wave it at him, I plan to hit him with it. It's really heavy. I figure I can do some considerable damage to his head." He Stepped back and closed the door.”
― Derek Landy, Playing with Fire

“Bravery, after all, isn't the absence of fear. Bravery is the acknowledgement and the conquering of fear.”
― Derek Landy, Playing with Fire

“No one likes sarcasm, Miss Cain. I’ve merely delayed my exit to promise you something. You took my straight razor, li’l darlin��. That I view as an unforgivable offense. So when the time comes, when you have served your purpose, I swear to you I’m gonna kill you for free.�� And with that, Billy-Ray Sanguine disappeared into the ground. Then he popped his head back up. “Or at least half price.�� And he was gone again.”
― Derek Landy, Playing with Fire

“I thought you wanted me to talk more," he said when he noticed her silence. "Can't have it both ways, Stephanie. I can't be quiet when you want to sulk and chatty when you want to chat. That's not how it works. That's not how I work."
"I'm not sulking."
"Well, you're doing something with your face that resembles sulking. Are you glowering? You might be glowering. Glowering is like sulking only scarier.”
― Derek Landy, The Dying of the Light

“He has a name."
"Oh yeah. Skulduggery isn’t it?" Fletcher responded. "That’s an unusual one. Tell me were you born a skeleton or were your folks just disturbingly hopeful?”
― Derek Landy, The Faceless Ones

“What kind of trees are those?�� she asked Milo. “Green,�� he said, and that’s how the conversation ended.”
― Derek Landy, Desolation

“He liked murder. Murder and long walks had been two of his favorite things when he was younger.”
― Derek Landy, Dark Days

“Well,�� her mother said, looking at the engine, “at least that’s still there.��
“Do you know anything about engines?�� Stephanie asked.
“That’s why I have a husband, so I don’t have to. Engines and shelves, that’s why men were invented.”
― Derek Landy, Skulduggery Pleasant

“Years ago, I was yapping to my mother about Buffy and Xena and talking about how great it is that we now have these TV shows about such strong female characters. My mother, who admittedly has never watched either show, asked me if these really WERE strong female characters, or if they were merely male characters with boobs.

Having a blonde cheerleader save the world with her martial arts skills doesn't equal feminism, she said. That's a male tactic. How about her saving the day using tactics that aren't all about punching and kicking and killing?

I didn't have an answer for her then. I still don't, even now. There's a whole debate to be had that I'm just not ready for, that I may never be ready for. My mother is a pacifist. I am not. We see the world differently, we operate differently, even though we want the same things. We both want equality and peace. My mother is the sort to talk her way to equality and peace. I'm the sort to talk to the point where I reckon more talk won't do any good, and then smash my way through to an understanding. It is not an enlightened viewpoint I hold. It is a crass, brutish viewpoint �� but in a crass, brutish world, I believe my way is the way to go. Mum believes otherwise.

And that's the difference, I think, between us. We live in a world carved by men, where fear and oppression and violence are a part of our lives. I can't even IMAGINE a world sculpted by women, where other values have taken hold. I'm limited in that way. I could try not to be, but I honestly wouldn't know where to start. That's kind of sad, when you think about it. For all my imagination, I can't even imagine that...

... (turns to stare hauntingly out the window).”
― Derek Landy

“Skulduggery was right by Valkyrie’s elbow, but remained quiet. She appreciated that. Any other man would have leaped in to defend her honour. Valkyrie was quite capable of doing that herself.”
― Derek Landy, Death Bringer

“Wow," she said. "It's like you're teaching me something and being all wise."
"You are not easy to get along with," Skulduggery said.”
― Derek Landy, Mortal Coil

“Well, OK then." He narrowed his eyes. "How about you? Do you have any...romances I should know about?"
"Nope. Not one."
"Well, good. Excellent. There'll be plenty of time for boys when you leave college and become a nun."
She smiled. "I'm glad you have such ambitious dreams for me.”
― Derek Landy

“Skulduggery walked over slowly. He had picked up his severed arm and was now holding it out to her.
"Here," he said. "Let me give you a hand.”
― Derek Landy, Playing with Fire

“Razzia: what is the time?�� Razzia nodded. “Time is a social construct designed to derive order from chaos.”
― Derek Landy, Resurrection

“They're not going to arrest you,' Skulduggery said as they walked through the door. 'They might glare at you and say angry words, but they won't arrest you. Well, they might arrest you. There's a good chance they will. But the important thing is that I've done nothing wrong.'
'For once.”
― Derek Landy, Dark Days