Derek Landy Quotes - Page 8

Quotes about:

Art Babies Bones Books Cars Defeat Elders

She turned to Skulduggery and held out her arms. “Come here, you.” He tilted his head. “My hugs are for special occasions only.” “Hug me.” “I prefer the old tradition.” “Hug.” “Would a handshake do?” “Hug.” “A pat on the back?” She stepped forward and wrapped her arms round him. “Hug,” she said. He sighed, and his hands settled on her shoulders. The others were warm and their embraces strong – with Skulduggery the hug was cold, and there were areas on his jacket that gave way beneath her fingers, and she could feel the emptiness within. She didn’t mind.

Derek Landy

Strong, Hands, Hug

4 Copy quote
There's a clock on the wall. Press your hand against the face and turn it very slightly to the. Left. There'll be a click to tell you it's done." "Sounds easy enough." "Yes it does," said Sanguine. "Kiss for good luck?" "Maybe later," said Gracious. "How about a handshake?" Asked Donegan.

Derek Landy

Wall, Good Luck, Kissing

7 Copy quote
We didn't die,' she said. Of course not. I'm too clever to die, and you're too pretty.' I am pretty,' Valkryie said, managing a grin.

Derek Landy

Clever, Said, I Am Pretty

4 Copy quote
You say one more thing that sounds like it's ripped from the pages of a really bad gothic romance and I'm out of here, are we clear?" - Valkyrie Cain

Derek Landy

Romance, Sound, Cain

10 Copy quote
Suddenly Saracen Rue looked old and tired, and Skulduggery Pleasant came into focus as what he really was – a genius, a killer, a tortured soul, and the only true dead man among them.

Derek Landy

Tired, Men, Focus

12 Copy quote
People!" she screamed. "There are people here! New people!

Derek Landy

People

4 Copy quote
Are you sulking?” “Me? No. I don’t sulk.” “You sound like you’re sulking.” “I’m just waiting for the violent urges to subside.

Derek Landy

Waiting, Sound, Sulking

Derek Landy (2013). “Last Stand of Dead Men (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 8)”, p.44, HarperCollins UK

26 Copy quote
Sanguine chuckled. "I like you, boy. You got optimism in these bones. I like you so much that I ain't gonna tell you what I did to poor old Jethro, the first Jethro, may he rest in peace, may they someday find his head.

Derek Landy

Rest In Peace, I Like You, Boys

8 Copy quote
You're under arrest for multiple counts of murder. You have the right to not much at all, really. Do you have anything to say in your defense?

Derek Landy

Defense, Murder, Multiple

Derek Landy (2010). “Mortal Coil (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 5)”, p.30, HarperCollins UK

4 Copy quote
I'm sorry? No more smooches is worse than the world ending?

Derek Landy

Sorry, World, End Of The World

4 Copy quote
If there is one regret that I have had in my life, it is that I never fathered any children. There are times, when I look at what Fergus and Beryl have produced, when I consider myself fortunate, but there are also times when it breaks my heart.

Derek Landy

Children, Regret, Heart

Derek Landy (2013). “Skulduggery Pleasant:”, p.19, HarperCollins UK

4 Copy quote
We may need to focus here.' 'Right. Yes. OK. Turn around.' 'Are you going to throw something at me?' 'What? No, I'm getting out of bed.

Derek Landy

Focus, Bed, Needs

4 Copy quote
Just leave her alone. You're annoying her.' 'I'm not annoying her. She doesn't even know how to be annoyed. She's, what, a week old?' 'She's three months.' 'She's three months in our years, but what is she in baby years?

Derek Landy

Baby, Years, Annoyed

4 Copy quote
Do you think we’ll be waiting long?” Valkyrie asked, keeping her voice low. “The last time we were in this building, we accused the Grand Mage of being a traitor,” Skulduggery said. “Yes, I think we’ll be waiting long.

Derek Landy

Thinking, Voice, Long

Derek Landy (2009). “The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 3)”, p.17, HarperCollins UK

4 Copy quote
It’s fairly standard. Also, I’m fourteen. Also, your beard’s stupid.” “Isn’t this fun?” Skulduggery said brightly. “The three of us getting along so well.

Derek Landy

Fun, Stupid, Three

Derek Landy (2009). “The Faceless Ones (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 3)”, p.11, HarperCollins UK

4 Copy quote
Being a detective isn't all about torture and murder and monsters. Sometimes it gets truly unpleasant...The fate of the world may depend on whether or not you can bring yourself to visit your relatives.

Derek Landy

Fate, Monsters, World

11 Copy quote
Have you killed anyone?” she asked quickly. “What? Did you miss what I said, about turning murder into an art form?” “But you haven’t actually killed anyone yet, have you? I read your file.” He glowered. “Technically, yeah, all right, maybe I haven’t

Derek Landy

Art, Missing, Murder

Derek Landy (2009). “Playing With Fire (Skulduggery Pleasant, Book 2)”, p.8, HarperCollins UK

4 Copy quote
They faced each other. 'I'm going to enjoy this,'Melancholia said. 'I daresay I'm not.

Derek Landy

Said, Enjoy

4 Copy quote
Stephanie could see the greed seep into the watery eyes of her father’s other brother, a horrible little man called Fergus, as he nodded sadly and spoke sombrely and pocketed the silverware when he thought no one was looking

Derek Landy

Brother, Father, Eye

Derek Landy (2013). “Skulduggery Pleasant:”, p.11, HarperCollins UK

4 Copy quote
Fletcher was always going to be your ex-boyfriend, from the moment you met him. He's just finally caught up with where he's supposed to be.

Derek Landy

Ex Boyfriend, Moments, Mets

4 Copy quote
Oh my god you're thicker than you look

Derek Landy

Looks

4 Copy quote
You are a cynical man, Mr. Pleasant." "We live in cynical times, Miss Cain.

Derek Landy

Men, Cynical, Missing

7 Copy quote
How have you been? You’re still as beautiful as ever.” “As are you, my dear. I love your shoes.” “Aren’t they delightful? I saw them and just had to have them. Their previous owner wasn’t too keen to let them go, but I can be very persuasive when I want to be.” “Is that her blood on the left one?” “And no amount of scrubbing will get it out, either.

Derek Landy

Beautiful, Blood, Shoes

4 Copy quote
tanith: have you called the police? fergus: they, uh, they said theyd call by this afternoon. tanith: tell them not to bother... im his doctor. beryl: what kind of doctor dresses in brown leather? tanith: the kind that looks good init

Derek Landy

Doctors, Police, Dresses

4 Copy quote
She had been a teenager once, and she knew that, despite the apparent contradictions, a person's teenage years lasted well into their fifties.

Derek Landy

Teenage, Years, Contradiction

4 Copy quote

You May Also Like:

Anthony Horowitz

Malorie Blackman

Derek Landy

Follow

Born: October 23, 1974
Occupation: Author
Cite this Page: Citation

Popular Topics