Inkdeath (German title Tintentod) is the third book in the Inkworld
trilogy. No plot details have been given by author Cornelia
Funke, but it will resume only a few weeks after where Inkspell left off with Farid and Meggie''s
mission of bringing Dustfinger, who died at the end of Inkspell, back to life. Cornelia Funke has confirmed that Dustfinger will come back in Inkdeath. It will also start at the capital of Lombrica, (the city of Ombra), and continue to head north. The story will revolve around Meggie and Farid''s quest, as well as the Bluejay (a rather reluctant Mo). Funke has said in an interview that characters like Orpheus and Violante will play a larger role in the book. It is expected to be the last novel about the Inkworld. In an interview, one of the questions asked was "will Meggie and Farid stay together?" In answer, Cornelia replied that "there will be another boy..." The first chapter of Inkdeath can be found in new copies of Inkheart. Not much is said in the segment, but Resa is pregnant.
Cornelia Funke stated in January 2007 that the title would definitely be Tintentod, with the English title being Inkdeath. This replaces the alternative working title of Tintensaat / Inkdawn. Tintentod is due to be released in Germany on September 28th 2007 and in the US in the Spring of 2008.
Cornelia Funke finished the script on May 25, 2007 but it has yet to be revised, edited, translated, and illustrated.
Talk of the last two books in the Inkworld
trilogy- including Inkdeath and Inkspell - becoming movies has not been proven. This may depend on how well the Inkheart film does.
No Plot summary is currently known. The author (Much like Mrs. Rowling) is keeping everything under wraps until the book is published. We are expecting to see DustFinger however, and Meggie and Farid are back. There will be another boy however.