A living skeleton isn't enough for you, is it? What does it take to impress young people these days?
Derek LandyIt's really not as bad as it sounds. I was attacked by a shark once, back when I was alive. Well, not so much a shark as a rather large fish. And not so much attacked as looked at menacingly. But it had murder in its eyes, that fish. I knew, in that instant, if our roles had been reversed and the fish had been holding the fishing pole and I had been the one to be caught, it wouldn't hesitate a moment before eating me. So I cooked it and ate before it had a chance to turn the tables.
Derek LandyIf things go wrong, I'll lead them away. Once it's clear, get back to the car. If you don't see me in five minutes, then I've probably died a very brave and heroic death. Oh and don't Oh, and don't touch the radio--I've got it tuned right where I want it and I don't want you messing that up.
Derek LandySuddenly Saracen Rue looked old and tired, and Skulduggery Pleasant came into focus as what he really was โ a genius, a killer, a tortured soul, and the only true dead man among them.
Derek Landy