Mortal Coil (Skulduggery Pleasant, #5)
by Derek Landy
Mortal Coil by Derek Landy holds a highly rated rating of 4.48 out of 5, based on 11K reader ratings. First published in 2010. The book spans 604 pages.
About Mortal Coil
Following the shocking revelations of DARK DAYS, get ready for the fifth instalment of the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series -- guaranteed to contain at least 40% humour, 50% action, and 100% thrills!The blonde girl with the black lips turned to Valkyrie. 'We know,' she said. 'We've seen the future. We know you're going to kill the world!' Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back -- just in time to see their whole world get turned upside down! While they struggle to protect a known killer from an unstoppable assassin, Valkyrie is on a secret mission of her own. This quest, to prevent her dark and murderous destiny, threatens to take her to the brink of death and beyond. And then the body-snatching Remnants get loose, thousands of twisted souls who possess the living like puppets, and they begin their search for a being powerful enough to lead them. Facing such insurmountable odds, Skulduggery, Valkyrie, Ghastly and Tanith can trust no one. Not even each other!
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Derek Landy |
| Published | 2010 |
| Pages | 604 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller, Horror |
| Average Rating | 4.48 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 10,972 |
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What genre is Mortal Coil?
Mortal Coil is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Fiction, Mystery & Thriller. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Mortal Coil worth reading?
Based on 11K reader ratings, Mortal Coil has an average score of 4.48 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Mortal Coil?
Mortal Coil has 604 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote Mortal Coil?
Mortal Coil was written by Derek Landy. It was first published in 2010.
What is the ISBN for Mortal Coil?
The ISBN-13 for Mortal Coil is 9780007325990.0.
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