Product Description

Warning: Not to be read after Dark

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #2016 in Books
• Published on: 2006-07-06
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

Synopsis
The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, have travelled to Priestown for some unfinished business. For, deep in the catacombs of the cathedral, lurks the Spook's nemesis - The Bane, a creature he has never been able to defeat. As Thomas and his master prepare for the battle of their lives, it becomes clear that The Bane isn't their only enemy in town. The Quisitor has arrived, searching the county for those who meddle with the dark - witches, warlocks and Spooks! When the Spook is arrested and sentenced to death, it's up to Thomas, with a little help from his old friend, Alice, to rescue his master and destroy the curse of Priestown.

From the Inside Flap
It's going to be a long, hard, cruel winter, son,' Mam said. `All the signs are there . . . And there couldn't be a worse place to spend it than up on Anglezarke. Your dad was worried about you, son, and I am too. So I won't mince my words. There's no doubt that the dark's growing in power and there's a particularly baleful influence up on that moor. It's where some of the Old Gods were worshipped long ago and in winter some of them start to stir from their sleep . . . So stay close to your master. He's the only real friend you've got. You must help one other.'

From the Back Cover
Warning: Not to Be Read After Dark

`How many times have you told me that the dark's getting stronger in this town? That the priests are becoming more corrupt, that people are afraid. And think about the double tithes and the Quisitor stealing land, and burning innocent girls and women. What do you think's at the centre of it all?. . . What terrible force makes good men inflict such atrocities or stand by and let them happen? . . . Aye, the Bane is to blame, and the Bane must be stopped now.'

The Spook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward, have travelled to Priestown to defeat `the Bane', a powerful, evil creature that lurks in the catacombs of the cathedral and is corrupting the County.

As Thomas and his master prepare to battle with the Bane, they soon realize it isn't their only enemy in Priestown. The Quisitor has arrived, searching the County for those who meddle with the dark - witches, warlocks and spooks! Can Thomas and his master survive the horror that follows . . .?
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Customer Reviews

great fun and a little scary
Loved the book, great unique plotline and a wonderful writer. Will now be reading the others in the series.

the spooks apprenice
IK read alot and have never seen anything like this! its brilliant. there is a completely new world with new animals, monsters and magic! this book is truly original. however this rases the question, is new good? yes, yes, yes, yes! a risk was taken and it has paid of to make one of the best books ever wrote! brilliant, 5 stars!

BEST CHILDRENS READ THIS YEAR
This book reminded me of how much joy you can have when reading to your kids. The scary bits really captivate and you find yourself reading faster just to see what happens! Love it.