Thomas, seventh son of a seventh son, is apprenticed to the local Spook, whose job is to fight evil spirits and witches, he expects a life of danger. However, the boy doesn't realize just how soon he'll face a powerful enemy alone, as Mother Malkin escapes her confinement while the Spook is away. Thomas is forced to use his wits, and the help of his enigmatic new friend, Alice, to fight the evil witch. And defeating her is only the start of the boy's problems. Delaney's characters are clearly presented and have realistic depth, and Thomas's mother and Alice stand out for their strong words and actions. The protagonist's voice is clear, and his conflicts over his actions ring true. This first entry in a proposed series is an excellent choice for readers who are looking for a more sophisticated alternative to R. L. Stine's Goosebumps books (Scholastic), and the pacing and edgy illustrations at the start of each chapter will appeal to reluctant readers. Delaney's rural, quasi-medieval world is populated by a variety of magic creatures, and readers will look forward to discovering more of them, along with Thomas, as the series continues.

All six book, nothing new, just but all six together.
Joseph Delaney - The Last Apprentice - 01 - Revenge of the witch
Joseph Delaney - The Last Apprentice - 02 - Curse of the Bane
Joseph Delaney - The Last Apprentice - 03 - Night of the Soul Stealer
Joseph Delaney - The Last Apprentice - 04 - Attack of the Fiend
Joseph Delaney - The Last Apprentice - 05 - Wrath of the Bloodeye
Joseph Delaney - The Last Apprentice - 06 - Clash of the Demons
not all book have the same format!!!!