Detective Michael, kicked out of the London's MET, blamed falsely for setting a monster free, sets up a private detective agency in the countryside town, a meagre attempt at semi-retirement, but soon the town is rocked by a series of brutal, ritualistic murders and Michael is hired to investigate it. But will he and the local police force be a match for killers who exceed the limits of humanity? "An evil cult, a crazed avenger, and a hint of dark magic. London is doomed " - Random fan "Skulduggery Pleasant might just have himself a rival. Hardboiled, dark, twisted, badass. Just what I needed." - NDP reviews