Skulduggery Pleasant and Valkyrie Cain are back at it again, trying to stop a mad-man with the power of controlling minds, thanks to his staff he managed to find. Valk is forced to participate in three trials to prove to prove her worth and allow their freedom. But of course, they attempt to foil his plans and put a stop to him. I don't think we're winning this time around... DISCLAIMER: I DO NOT OWN THESE CHARACTERS AND THEY BELONG TO DEREK LANDY.