Playing with Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant, #2)
by Derek Landy
Playing with Fire by Derek Landy holds a highly rated rating of 4.31 out of 5, based on 15.5K reader ratings. First published in 2008. The book spans 389 pages.
About Playing with Fire
Skulduggery and Valkyrie are facing a new enemy: Baron Vengeous, who is determined to bring back the terrifying Faceless Ones and is crafting an army of evil to help him. Added to that, Vengeous is about to enlist a new ally (if he can raise it from the dead): the horrible Grotesquery, a very unlikable monster of legend.Once Vengeous is on the loose, dead bodies and vampires start showing up all over Ireland. Now pretty much everybody is out to kill Valkyrie, and the daring detective duo faces its biggest challenge yet.But what if the greatest threat to Valkyrie is just a little closer to home?Look for Scepter of the Ancients
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Derek Landy |
| Published | 2008 |
| Pages | 389 |
| Genres | Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 4.31 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 15,533 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What genre is Playing with Fire?
Playing with Fire is categorized as Fantasy, Young Adult, Mystery & Thriller, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Playing with Fire worth reading?
Based on 15.5K reader ratings, Playing with Fire has an average score of 4.31 out of 5.00, which is considered "Highly Rated."
How many pages is Playing with Fire?
Playing with Fire has 389 pages.
Who wrote Playing with Fire?
Playing with Fire was written by Derek Landy. It was first published in 2008.
What is the ISBN for Playing with Fire?
The ISBN-13 for Playing with Fire is 9780061240880.0.
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