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A strange, rare magic outbreak spreads across the land, turning normal citizens into unpredictable sources of wild power. The infections threaten to disrupt everyday life and endanger the safety of all. In this high‑stakes fantasy, the renowned detective Skulduggery Pleasant and his partner Valkyrie Cain step in to investigate the source, confront the creatures behind the spread, and protect the populace from the escalating crisis.
First publish date: 2012
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Derek Landy
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