The Dark Army

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!

Epic Battles: Join Tom as he leads an army against a terrifying new enemy, but be warned—this war is one that may be catastrophically lost. Witches and Assassins: Stand alongside the deadly witch assassin Grimalkin in an uneasy alliance where betrayal is always a possibility. Lost Love Returns: Face the return of Alice, Tom’s first love, who now wields dark power. Her help might be their only hope, but can she truly be trusted? Supernatural Creatures: From boggarts to the demonic Kobalos warriors, Tom must learn to fight a new generation of monsters that threaten the County.