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#5  Episode 5 - A Mind Full of Murder by Derek Landy

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My review of the 16th book in the Skulduggery Pleasant series. Derek Landy continues to outdo himself with this awesome series following the exploits of the skeleton detective Skulduggery Pleasant and his partner Valkyrie Cain as they solve the latest murder mystery. This is an independent podcast and all views and opinions expressed are my own.
Season 1 / Episode 5 20 Aug 2024 English South Africa Books · Hobbies

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