Skullduggery Pleasant Books

Never heard of them, but I am intrigued. Who is the author?

Derek Landy- if your a potter fan, or just like funny books they're fantastic, Great fun to read and they are a series as well (I think there will be 9 books in total and there are 6 now).

Here is an amazon link for book one (Im assuming your USA)

http://www.amazon.com/Scepter-Ancients-Skulduggery-Pleasant-Derek/dp/0061231177/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1325978909&sr=8-1

Massive fan here. I picked the first book up on spec at a carboot sale because I liked the cover, and it reminded me of Grim Fandango. But when I read it I was hooked.

The banter between Skullduggery and Stephanie (and pretty much everyone else too) is hilarious. And I have to be stopped from reading bits aloud to anyone who happens to be near.

I was recently asked who my favourite character was, but its such a hard question as there are no bad characters. Even The Twins and Vaurien Scapegrace (Killer Supreme) are really well-written

ahhhh someone to geek out to! Im thinking of re reading them for about the 4th time now :S I have a problem.
I cant find any info on the next book though, he's just releasing a short story in the spring!

I think my favourite character is China, love her. Cant beat skullduggery pleasant himself though

Any predictions/theories for the future?

Its one of the few series where I avoid thinking too hard about future events. I'm enjoying the ride so much, the destination is unimportant.

However...

I'm very interested to see what Clarbelle really has in mind. Can't be coincidence she's turned up again.
And Tanith is still out there.
And despite the events in Death Bringer, I don't think Carol and Crystal are completely turned off magic

Also, I never thought I'd miss Fletcher!