The story follows the sorcerers and detectives Valkyrie Cain and Skulduggery Pleasant and numerous magic-wielding allies as they try to prevent Batu and the Diablerie from using the remains of the Grotesquery and the last teleporter to return the Faceless Ones to the world. The book would not see release in the US and Canada until 2018.[1] HarperCollins Audio also publishes the unabridged CD sets of the books read by Rupert Degas.
Plot summary
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Batu, also known as Patrick "Paddy" Hanratty, is the mysterious force behind releasing the Faceless Ones.
Fletcher Renn
Fletcher Renn is a 17-year-old London kid and the last teleporter. He is the last of his kind and suddenly everyone is after him. He is smug, annoying, and big-headed, and if the Diablerie doesn't get to him, Valkyrie might very well strangle him anyway.
Kenspeckle Grouse
Kenspeckle Grouse, described as a cranky old man, is a doctor who fixes Skulduggery's and Valkyrie's injuries and continually lectures them both about Skulduggery's decision to train Valkyrie. Despite his disapproval, he has a soft spot for Valkyrie, strongly expressing his dislike for Skulduggery in his presence.
The Diablerie
The Diablerie was Mevolent's most ruthless group devoted to bringing the Faceless Ones back, the final active three members of which ally themselves with Batu to achieve their goal.
Reviews
Skulduggery Pleasant: The Faceless Ones has opened to largely positive reviews by critics.
Full of brilliantly named and larger than life characters -- from Solomon Wreath to Ghastly Bespoke and Finbar Wrong -- the reader is caught up in the excitement and drama of every scene[;] Landy's dialogue crackles with authenticity and wit.[2]
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