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For years, Old Gregory has been the Spook for the county, ridding the local villages of evil. Now his time is coming to an end. But who will take over for him? Twenty-nine apprentices have tried—some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Only Thomas Ward is left. He’s the last hope; the last apprentice. Can Thomas succeed? Will he learn the difference between a benign witch and a malevolent one? Does the Spook's warning against girls with pointy shoes include Alice? And what will happen if Thomas accidentally frees Mother Malkin, the most evil witch in the county ... ?
Themes & subjects
Juvenile fictionSupernaturalWitchesApprenticesFictionHorror stories
First published 2006Characters & people
Setting
The CountyChipendenChippenden
About the author
Joseph Delaney
25 July 1945 – 16 August 2022
**Born** Joseph Henry Delaney 25 July 1945 Preston, Lancashire, England, U.K. **Alma mater** Lancaster University **Life and career** On first leaving school, Delaney started work as an apprentice engineer. Upon the completion of his schooling, he went on to become an English instructor, with his initial literary specialization being in the area of vampire lore. In his capacity as an educator, he worked to establish the Media and Film Studies department at Blackpool Sixth Form College.[3] His writing career began with the release of a sci-fi book, written under the pen-name of J.K. Haderack. This was followed up by releases under his real name, i…
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