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"I see your future clearly. Your master will be dead, and you will be alone. It would be better if you had never been born."
Thomas Ward is the apprentice for the local Spook, who banishes boggarts and drives away ghosts. But now a new danger is threatening Tom's world: the witches are rising and the three most powerful clans are uniting in order to conjure an unimaginable evil.
Tom and the Spook set out to stop the witches before they unleash the demon. But when Tom finds himself on his own, he wonders if he has the courage and cunning to defeat the most powerful enemy he has ever encountered.
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"What can i say!!! loved this book. this book was a very good eye opening book. i saw some of the stuff coming. Like the fact that Tom's mom is a witch, and that she would leave all of her stuff to him. but i didn't see that the room was all safe and that the trunks would be full of her sister's. The pindle witch's gave them a run for there money. but Tom had a trick up his sleeve and he didn't even know it yet. This is the first book that made the "bad" thing get the better of the spook and Tom. this book was way good i am already started the 5th book."
— Mindy (5 out of 5 stars)
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“Fans of the series will welcome the surprising revelations and further questions unveiled.”
— School Library Journal -
“Fans will appreciate the way this latest installment brings in elements from the previous books.”
— Horn Book
The Last Apprentice: Attack of the Fiend (Book 4) Listener Reviews
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" I didn't like this one as much as I've liked the first three. I had a hard time focusing on it, and I think part of the problem was that there wasn't as much interaction with the side characters that I usually enjoy (Alice and the Spook, chiefly). However, I will still eagerly look forward to the 5th book! "
— Kaye, 2/16/2014 -
" As ever, Delaney delivers an enthralling tale of talented people with ordinary personalities doing extraordinary things. "
— Timnah, 2/12/2014 -
" Very good detail "
— Lisa, 1/29/2014 -
" These books are delightfully gory, and I really like the creative spin on witches, boggarts and other dark creatures. I was having problems forming a connection with the characters but toward the end of the book i really started to feel it. looking forward to to reading the next one. "
— Jennifer, 1/25/2014 -
" I loved it ONe of the Best in the Series. "
— Brogan, 1/12/2014 -
" I've never been a big fan for stories like this but Joseph Delaney is awesome! Thomas Ward and the Spook are a great fit! Just wish Alice wasn't a witch! "
— Tonya, 1/9/2014 -
" I give it 5 stars. I recommend you read this book. I would read the other books in the series first. If you don't like little purple monster things that drink blood this isn't the book you want to read. This book might scare some people. "
— Connor, 1/9/2014 -
" I think Curse of the Bane scared me the most. But it was till waaaaay creepy. "
— Hillary, 1/5/2014 -
" Compared to the ones that I have read before, this one is a bit of a disappointment...however, it was still a good book to read. "
— Simone, 12/22/2013 -
" It was scary but really awesome "
— Kevin, 12/16/2013 -
" Fantastic, great story telling! "
— Jacquelyn, 12/10/2013 -
" Book four, witches, witches and more witches... "
— Penny, 11/23/2013 -
" I like this book because it keeps me interested and excited to know what is going to happen next. "
— Cooper, 11/16/2013 -
" YIKES! This one will give you goosebumps. "
— Lisa, 8/17/2013 -
" It does not disappoint. My favorite in the series so far. "
— Maj, 8/4/2013 -
" This series is slightly different than other fantasy I've read. It's good though. Though not as good as Maximum Ride. "
— Madison, 7/15/2013 -
" Best one so far. Great action from start to finish. Lots of intense moments. Interesting dynamic between Tom and the girls - Mab and Alice. "
— Kendar88, 2/14/2013 -
" Wish it had more like the others. i spend all my time on this series. man the will be one aof my cherrished hopes that they make all the others good. this one was scrawwny in details but it had good lot. bassicly the fiend(satan) comes gets tom and tells him things. realy good not the best "
— Jonny, 11/19/2012 -
" I just started this series and am already on book 7. However book 4 is probably my favorite so far. Just a really entertaining series. "
— Timothy, 9/6/2012 -
" It is much better than the last in the series. It is a fast paced and enjoyable read. It is much darker than Harry. "
— Patty, 6/13/2012 -
" Still more creepy fun with Tom & the Spook. This time, we learn lots more about witches and Tom's family. Not much more to report - see previous reviews. These continue to be a guilty pleasure. Just started #5. "
— Brian, 5/31/2012 -
" I would've given it a 5, but towards the middle, it lists information that's not exciting; it doesn't hook you. But towards the end of the book, with the two lamias, witches, and them taking over Malkin Tower, it really hooks you. "
— Abe, 3/17/2012 -
" Hmmm...THis is one of the greatest series I have ever read. LALALALLALALALALLALALALAL. I can't stop singing. I encourage everyone to read this series, even if they don't like reading! LOOOOOO! Joseph DeLaney is such a master at writing books! Honestly, this review is kinda sucky!!!!!!! ! LOLOOLO! "
— Michelle., 11/17/2011 -
" I've enjoyed this series so far. Even though it is meant for 10 and up, I felt this was the creepiest of all and I don't know if my 10 year old is ready for this. "
— Lisa, 9/23/2011 -
" Read the review of "Revenge of the Witch." "
— Hoover, 7/26/2011 -
" Much more enjoyable than the last in the series. A bit darker than the previous books, but still kind of formulaic. Not bad for a children's book. "
— DwyerTeacher, 5/22/2011 -
" TOTALY READY FOR THE NEXT ONE, I LOVE THIS SET "
— Karen, 4/16/2011 -
" Best one so far. Great action from start to finish. Lots of intense moments. Interesting dynamic between Tom and the girls - Mab and Alice. "
— Kendar88, 3/26/2011 -
" This series is getting very dark. I like it. "
— Cara, 3/13/2011 -
" Can't wait to read the next book!! The characters are wonderful. The villians are deliciously evil!! "
— Kris, 3/9/2011 -
" LOVED IT!!!! My favorite so far. If it hadn't been for school and work i would have read this book in one sitting. "
— Katrina, 3/8/2011 -
" I can't believe how this book can work. Seriously the scariest thing I've ever read yet it's clean. If they made a movie out of this, what would it be rated? All that blood and gruesomeness would have to make it R right? So scary. "
— Nikki, 3/4/2011 -
" Another nice addition to the tale of Thomas. "
— Jeff, 3/1/2011 -
" It does not disappoint. My favorite in the series so far. "
— Maj, 2/9/2011 -
" Oh yes, Oh yes, another great story in this series, if your;ve enjoyed the others this will not dissapoint! "
— Caroline, 2/5/2011 -
" Read this book over the snow day yesterday. The addition of a new character was a welcome addition in the series. I am looking forward to starting book 6 tonight. "
— Carol, 2/2/2011 -
" Wish it had more like the others. i spend all my time on this series. man the will be one aof my cherrished hopes that they make all the others good. this one was scrawwny in details but it had good lot. bassicly the fiend(satan) comes gets tom and tells him things. realy good not the best "
— Jonny, 1/24/2011 -
" I just started this series and am already on book 7. However book 4 is probably my favorite so far. Just a really entertaining series. "
— Timothy, 1/10/2011
About Joseph Delaney
Joseph Delaney (1945-2022) was an English teacher before becoming the bestselling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold millions of copies. Revenge of the Witch was adapted into a 2014 film, Seventh Son, by director Sergei Bodrov; its cast included Kit Harrington, Jeff Bridges, and Julianne Moore. He was the author of two other series of novels, Arena 13 and Aberrations. He lived in Lancashire, England, and most of the places in the Spook’s books are based on real places in Lancashire. The inspiration behind the stories often comes from local ghost stories and legends. The Spook’s Apprentice, The Spook’s Curse, and The Spook’s Secret have all been shortlisted for the Lancashire children’s Book for the Year Award. The Spook’s Apprentice won both the Sefton Book Award and the Hampshire Book Award.