Skulduggery Pleasant books in order A series by Derek Landy
The Skulduggery Pleasant series by Derek Landy has 11 books, from Skulduggery Pleasant (Apr 2007) to Hell Breaks Loose (2023). Read it in order, starting with Skulduggery Pleasant.
Reading order: 1 Skulduggery Pleasant (2007) · 2 Playing with Fire (2008) · 3 The Faceless Ones (2009) · 4 Dark Days (2010) · 5 Mortal Coil (2010) · 6 Death Bringer (2011) · 7 Kingdom of the Wicked (2012) · 8 Last Stand of Dead Men (2013) · 9 The Dying of the Light (2014) · 11 Midnight (2018) · … all 11 below
Updated September 2026
All 11 Skulduggery Pleasant books in order
- 1.
Skulduggery Pleasant (Apr 2007)
- 2.
Playing with Fire (2008)
- 3.
The Faceless Ones (Apr 2009)
- 4.
Dark Days (Apr 2010)
- 5.
Mortal Coil (2010)
- 6.
Death Bringer (Sep 2011)
- 7.
Kingdom of the Wicked (Jul 2012)
- 8.
Last Stand of Dead Men (2013)
- 9.
The Dying of the Light (2014)
- 11.
Midnight (Jun 2018)
Hell Breaks Loose (2023)
Skulduggery Pleasant FAQ
- How many Skulduggery Pleasant books are there?
- There are 11 Skulduggery Pleasant books, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read the Skulduggery Pleasant books in?
- In publication order, starting with Skulduggery Pleasant (Apr 2007): 1 Skulduggery Pleasant (2007) · 2 Playing with Fire (2008) · 3 The Faceless Ones (2009) · 4 Dark Days (2010) · 5 Mortal Coil (2010) · 6 Death Bringer (2011) · … all 11 below.
- What is the first Skulduggery Pleasant book?
- Skulduggery Pleasant (Apr 2007).
- What is the latest Skulduggery Pleasant book?
- Hell Breaks Loose (2023).
- Is the Skulduggery Pleasant series finished?
- No, Derek Landy is still adding to it.
Sources: series order and dates from Wikidata and Open Library. Last updated September 2026.