A Heart Full of Hatred

By: Derek Landy

Narrated by: Kevin Hely

The bone-shaking new trilogy continues – the latest adventure in the bestselling Skulduggery Pleasant series

Vengeance is a killer.

A killer is stalking and murdering sorcerers, and Valkyrie Cain is next on his list.

While hunting down a cult of magical terrorists intent on taking their revenge on the mortal world, Skulduggery and Valkyrie are drawn into a murder investigation with unsettling similarities to a case they just closed – the case that nearly took the lives of both Valkyrie’s sister and girlfriend.

With the body count rising, a special night approaches – a night where the elite of sorcerer society will gather on a remote island to witness a ceremony that could change that society forever.

Speeches will be made, champagne will be sipped, and two things will become terribly, distressingly clear…

No one is safe. And not everyone will make it out alive.

©2025 Derek Landy (P)2025 HarperCollins Publishers

Critic reviews

Praise for the Skulduggery Pleasant series:

‘A writer at the height of his powers … Whatever your age, read them and enjoy the ride’ Irish Independent

‘Fast and funny’ The Times

‘Skulduggery Pleasant serves up a thoroughly satisfying blend of humour, magic and adventure’ Rick Riordan

‘Landy's witty style will win him fans of all ages’ Irish Mail on Sunday

‘Hugely enjoyable – a thrill-a-minute adventure’ Jonathan Stroud

‘A fast evolving plot and a great mix of scariness and humour’ Sunday Express

‘Exciting, pacy, nicely handled and fun’ Philip Ardagh, Guardian

‘Gripping’ Observer

‘A remarkably accomplished debut with wonderful dialogue’ Irish Times

‘A rip-roaring adventure’ Irish Sunday Independent

not a happy camper

why why why. you did not have to do that. youu did not have to get rid of him like that, but you did and there is nothing we can do about it. as always great book I can't wait for the next one. MAYBE YOU CAN BRING BACK THE DARKLY BROTHER'S!!!!

The plot twists?!?

As far as stories go you can always find out who the killer is pretty quickly. This one?! This is not that. And OH the ending is so juicy.

No Spoilers

Great story line, I love the quick Witt and the Dry humor between the characters, but mostly Skulduggery & Valkkery. If you enjoy other books in this series, this book will not disappoint!

Tense. Funny. Devilishly cruel.

Derek Landy somehow keeps this series freshly relevant to my growing interests as a reader and a writer, going on 15 years or so now. These characters seem to continue living--and dying--in my head, and I can't wait for the next installment.

Heart Full of Excitement

Fantastic, as always! Twists. Turns. Gasps. Shock. Tears. Then no! i couldnt stop. Oh Derek March 2026 cant come soon enough. Riveting!