Derek Landy

Doors are for people with no imagination.

Being a detective isn't all about torture and murder and monsters. Sometimes it gets truly unpleasant...The fate of the world may depend on whether or not you can bring yourself to visit your relatives

Are you going to shoot me?' Vengeous sneered. 'I wouldn't be surprised. What would a thing like you know about honor? Only a heathen would bring a gun to a sword fight.'
And only a moron would bring a sword to a gunfight.

We're not retreating, we're advancing in reverse.

They say sarcasm is the lowest form of wit," Valkyrie said. 
China glanced at her. "They've obviously never met me."

I'm placing you under arrest for murder, conspiracy to commit murder and, I don't know, possibly littering.

It's not that I want you to go, it's just that I don't want you to stay.

We punch people, Valkyrie. That’s who we are. Embrace your inner lunatic. Fun times guaranteed.

If things go wrong, I'll lead them away. Once it's clear, get back to the car. If you don't see me in five minutes, then I've probably died a very brave and heroic death. Oh and don't Oh, and don't touch the radio--I've got it tuned right where I want it and I don't want you messing that up.