Book overview
The second book in a new trilogy from Joseph Delaney, the author of the internationally best-selling Last Apprentice series.
Tom Ward is now spook of the county, and with his apprentice, Jenny, he continues the fight against boggarts, witches, and terrifying new creatures of the dark. Together with the witch assassin, Grimalkin, Tom and Jenny lead an army into battle against a dangerous enemy--but it all goes catastrophically wrong. The situation seems hopeless until Alice--Tom's lost love and a powerful witch--appears. But Alice had turned to the dark: can Tom trust her now?
Joseph Delaney's deliciously scary imagination continues Tom's saga, introducing new readers to the struggle against the encroaching dark and taking longtime fans back to familiar settings, where they will find old friends--and old enemies.
Perfect for every reader who loves thrills, chills, action, and adventure--no prior knowledge of the Last Apprentice series is necessary!
- Master and Apprentice: Tom Ward is now the County Spook, but training his new apprentice Jenny is a trial by fire as they march to war against the terrifying Kobalos.
- Unlikely Allies: To lead an army, Tom must trust both Grimalkin, the deadly witch assassin, and Alice, the powerful witch who broke his heart and turned to the dark.
- Dark Magic and Deception: When a prophecy goes catastrophically wrong, Tom is caught in a scheme far bigger than his own, where even his closest friends might be his greatest enemies.
- A Hero's Resurrection: After a fatal battle, Tom Ward is brought back from the dead by a mysterious winged figure--but his return to life may be part of an even more sinister plan.