<P> Since the release of the first novel in 2007 , Skulduggery Pleasant , the series has been praised by both readers and critics . Following novels were released each year afterwards , with the exception of the fourth and fifth novels , Dark Days and Mortal Coil , which were both released in 2010 . Landy was initially contracted to write three books , with any further books depending on how well the first trilogy sold . The success of the first novels ensured that the deal was extended first to six books and in 2011 , HarperCollins signed the deal for the final trilogy . </P>
<P> Since the release of the first novel in 2007 , Skulduggery Pleasant , the series has been praised by both readers and critics . Following novels were released each year afterwards , with the exception of the fourth and fifth novels , Dark Days and Mortal Coil , which were both released in 2010 . Landy was initially contracted to write three books , with any further books depending on how well the first trilogy sold . The success of the first novels ensured that the deal was extended first to six books and in 2011 , HarperCollins signed the deal for the final trilogy . </P>
what is the first book in the skulduggery pleasant series
what is the first book in the skulduggery pleasant series
Skulduggery Pleasant
Skulduggery Pleasant