As danger increases in the County, Tom is sent far north by his master to be trained by Bill Arkwright, another Spook. Arkwright lives in a haunted mill on the edge of a treacherous marsh and his training methods prove to be harsh and sometimes cruel. But he has toughened up many previous apprentices and now he must do the same for Tom and prepare him for the gravest dangers of his life.
But when the Fiend sends his own daughter, the ancient powerful water witch Morwena, to destroy Tom, Arkwright makes an error of judgement and Tom finds himself facing his enemies alone. The Spook and Alice, realising his danger, hasten to his aid, but will even their combined strengths suffice in the face of such terrible dark power? And what is the Spook’s mistake, the consequences of which might give final victory to the dark?
It’s my favourite time of year again – the launch of a new Spook’s book. And for all you fans out there, trust me, this one has the biggest twist yet. I nearly fell off my chair when I first read it!!
Set up in the lakes, this book has a water theme. I never realized that water could be such a sinister element. Evil waterwitches, blood-sucking, water-dwelling Skelts, and a haunted watermill. They’re all here in this absolutely brilliant story that really will keep you on the edge of your seat. And remember this book is not to be read this book after Dark!
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