Below is a list of joseph delaneys books in order of when they were originally published which is also their chronological order. For customers located outside the uk, if the actual cost of shipping your order is lower than the price paid, then a refund of the difference will be issued. The series consists of four arcs, titled the wardstone chronicles, the starblade chronicles, aberrations and brother wulf. See all books authored by joseph delaney, including the spooks apprentice, and night of the. Wardstone chronicleslast apprentice book series in order. The first book in the exhilarating new fantasy sequence from joseph delaney, the multimillionselling author of the spooks apprentice, the inspiration for the movie seventh son.
Now his time is coming to an end, but who will take over. The spooks sacrifice is the sixth book in joseph delaney s terrifying wardstone chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide. The starblade chronicles is a sequel trilogy of books, following the wardstone chronicles. May 25, 2012 christmas traditions have long included the telling of grisly tales and the spooks bestiary by joseph delaney fits the bill. Joseph delaney is a full time writer living in lancashire, in the heart of boggart territory. Joseph delaney s popular book, the spooks apprentice, told the story of thomas ward, apprenticed to the local spook to help keep the county safe from the dark. Weve followed the characters through good times an bad, we have laufed with them an cried too. I was going to learn how to protect farms and villages from things that go bump in the night. Joseph delaney answers your questions ask the author. He is a former english teacher who lives in the heart of boggart territory in lancashire, england. And the creatures she has helped to banish there, now have the chance to take their revenge. Joseph henry delaney born 25 july 1945 is a british author, known for his dark fantasy series the wardstone chronicles. Joseph delaneys debut was in 1997, entitled mercers whore using the j.
This saw tom be cast on his own, following the spooks death. Apprenticesecretcurse description apprenticesomeone has to stand against the dark. A 2014 film adaptation of the spooks apprentice was produced by legendary pictures, directed by sergey bodrov, and entitled seventh son. He is the author of wardstone chronicles, starblade chronicles, arena and aberrations. The wardstone chronicles is a young adults book series written by joseph delaney. Still enjoying them immensely always wanting more, i like how the books can be enjoyed by mature readers and younger readers alike with the darker narratives that don.
Published by random house publishing, the novels chronicle a young boys efforts to master his skills as he prepares to inherit the mantle of spook and take his place as a destroyer of evil. Spooks blood by joseph delaney book video trailer youtube. We use cookies on this site and by continuing to browse it you agree to us sending you cookies. Buy a cheap copy of spooks sacrifice book by joseph delaney. The spooks revenge will release early december and. Joseph delaney is the author of the internationally bestselling the last apprentice series, which is now a major motion picture, seventh son. Publication order of wardstone chronicleslast apprentice books. The complete series list for the last apprentice joseph delaney.
The first book, the spooks apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring jeff bridges and julianne moore. Welcome to the official joseph delaney facebook page for anyone interested in his wardstone chronicles spooks apprentice books. Discount prices on books by joseph delaney, including titles like the beast awakens aberrations. It is called brother wulf and although still set in the county it is a departure from previous spooks books and introduces a new character and narrator, brother. This is a fabulous collection of stories based on many of the witches from joseph delaney s spooks books. Signed by joseph delaney free shipping available to uk buyers. His first novel under his real name was the spooks apprentice aka revenge of the witch in 2004.
The last apprentice complete collection joseph delaney ebook. The last apprentice series in order joseph delaney. Jun 24, 2014 site member felixreads talks to joseph delaney about writing his spooks series, his own haunted house, what life was like for tom ward before spooks plus his involvement with upcoming film. The spooks tale and other horrors the last apprentice. But a new enemy stirred in the north, and toms calling required him to leave his home and lead an uprising against a legion of beasts. The last apprentice joseph delaney a coven of witches. You cant make alliances with witches and suchlike and hope to avoid being drawn toward the dark. Author joseph delaney s complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Adding value and context to the popular series, the illustrations and. The wardstone chroniclesthe last apprentice books in order. Order of wardstone chronicleslast apprentice books. Thomas ward is the apprentice for the local spook, who captures witches and drives away ghosts. Thomas ward was working as the new county spook, fighting the dark with his own apprentice. The dark army joseph delaney read online free books. Buy the wardstone chronicles the spooks stories 7 books collection joseph delaney by joseph delaney isbn. At an event in easons dublin, author of the ward stone chronicles, joseph delaney read us an excerpt of his final book. In these books, only months after the events of the spooks revenge, see the beloved characters once more. Joseph henry delaney born 25 july 1945 is a british author, known for his dark fantasy series. The spooks 3 book set collection by joseph delaney inc. You dont have to know the spooks books to enjoy the stories. The first book, the spooks apprentice, was adapted into a.
A new darkness is the first in a threebook arc that introduces brandnew readers to joseph delaney s haunting world. Spooks apprentice, arena and aberrations and the first in a new series came out in april. Lukrasta wanted to restore the fiend to power in order to oppose the kobalos. As the weather gets colder and the nights draw in, the spook receives an unexpected visitor. I developed this into the spooks apprentice, the first book in the spooks series. The last apprentice series in order joseph delaney fictiondb. The spooks apprentice 2004 the spooks curse 2005 the spooks secret 2006 the spooks battle 2007 the spooks mistake 2008 the spooks sacrifice 2009 the spooks nightmare 2010 the spooks destiny 2011 spooks. The second terrifying tale in the spooks spinoff series from bestselling author joseph delaney. The spooks books, the spooks series, spooks, the spooks apprentice series, the wardstone chronicles and finally, the us editions, the last apprentice due to potentially american racial slang. The wardstone chronicles the spooks stories 7 books.
For the follow up series, see the starblade chronicles. Over the years, alice has fought evil side by side with the spook and his apprentice, thomas ward. Author joseph delaneys complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases, covers, descriptions and availability. This will certainly be a series i would like to keep reading. There will definitely be wulf two because i have already written the first draft. Jan 01, 2014 this is a brilliant book for both young and old and follows the journey of tom, the 7th son of a 7th son, as he battles the forces of the dark. The spooks apprentice spent 7 weeks in the bestseller charts and sold over 35,000 copies in the first few months. And youre the only one who canfor years, the local spook has been keeping the county safe from evil. This is a fabulous collection of stories based on many of the witches from joseph delaneys spooks books. Get free shipping on the spooks sacrifice by joseph delaney, from. Seventh son, the film version of the first book in joseph delaneys acclaimed spook series, is out shortly, but fans of the lancashirebased horror saga will have to brace themselves.
The first book in the series, the spooks apprentice, was released as a movie. It is called brother wulf and although still set in the county it is a departure from previous spooks books and introduces a new character and narrator, brother wulf. Joseph delaney used to be an english teacher, before becoming the bestselling author of the spooks series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold millions of copies. Buy the spooks sacrifice by joseph delaney with free. Brother wulf is a new spooks story featuring tom and alice, but introducing a new character, a young monk called brother wulf. A new darkness is the first in a threebook arc that introduces brandnew readers to joseph delaneys haunting world. Being reading joseph delaneys spook series from getting hooked on the books at age 14 when i read the spooks apprentice to now when ive just turned 26 and reading dark assassin. Preceding these books, was the final book in the wardstone chronicles. Ever wondered why the spook doesnt trust girls who wear pointy shoes. The wardstone chronicleslast apprentice is a series of dark fantasy novels from joseph delaney, a british author.
For customers located outside the uk, if the actual cost of shipping your order is lower than the. Author joseph delaneys complete list of books and series in order, with the latest. As the spooks apprentice, thomas wards first duty is to protect. They have been published in 24 countries, with 3 novels being shortlisted for the lancashire childrens book for the year award. Having spent 7 weeks in the best seller charts, the spooks apprentice was a great success for delaney. While the first two books are aimed more at a younger audience, joseph delaney has continued to develop both his characters and the world they inhabit with the 3rd, 4th and 5th book growing in length. The last apprentice wardstone chronicles book series thriftbooks. Joseph delaney formerly taught media and film studies at a high school in blackpool, england. Buy a cheap copy of the spooks apprentice book by joseph delaney. All the the wardstone chronicles books in order toppsta. Site member felixreads talks to joseph delaney about writing his spooks series, his own haunted house, what life was like for tom ward before spooks plus his. The novel is the inspiration for the movie seventh son, starring jeff bridges, ben barnes. But hes only seventeen, and his apprenticeship was cut short when his master died in battle. In 2014, stephen delaney, joseph delaney s son, adapted the spooks apprentice into a 160page play script.
Wulf three is taking shape inside my head but whether it will be wanted by my publisher remains to be seen. He lives with his family in lancashire, in the middle of boggart territory. Tom ward is the spook, the one person who can defend the county from bloodthirsty creatures of the dark. Order of wardstone chronicleslast apprentice books the wardstone chronicles is a series of dark fantasy novels by english author joseph delaney. Having spent 7 weeks in the best seller charts, the spook s apprentice was a great success for delaney.
Joseph delaney books list of books by joseph delaney. Joseph delaney has averaged one novel per year with the wardstone series. Joseph delaney books list of books by author joseph delaney. Dealing with ghouls, boggarts, and all manner of wicked beasties. Joseph delaneys popular book, the spooks apprentice, told the story of thomas ward, apprenticed to the local spook to help keep the county safe from the dark. The spooks sacrifice is the sixth book in joseph delaneys terrifying wardstone chronicles over 3 million copies sold worldwide. The spook author joseph delaney on how seeing his books be. Joseph delaney used to be an english teacher, before becoming the bestselling author of the spooks series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4. Christmas traditions have long included the telling of grisly tales and the spooks bestiary by joseph delaney fits the bill. Spooks, published as the last apprentice series in the u. Written by british author joseph delaney, the wardstone chronicles is a dark fantasy.