For years, Old Gregory has been the Spook for the county, ridding the local villages of evil. Now his time is coming to an end, but who will take over for him? Twenty-nine apprentices have tried--some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive.

Only Thomas Ward is left. He's the last hope--the last apprentice.

CHAPTER I

 A SEVENTH SON

CHAPTER II

 ON THE ROAD

CHAPTER III

 NUMBER THIRTEEN WATERY LANE

CHAPTER IV

 THE LETTER

CHAPTER V

 BOGGARTS AND WITCHES

CHAPTER VI

 A GIRL WITH POINTY SHOES

CHAPTER VII

 SOMEONE HAS TO DO IT

CHAPTER VIII

 OLD MOTHER MALKIN

CHAPTER IX

 ON THE RIVERBANK

CHAPTER X

 POOR BILLY

CHAPTER XI

 THE PIT

CHAPTER XII

 THE DESPERATE AND THE DIEEY

CHAPTER XIII

 HAIRY PIGS

CHAPTER XIV

 THE SPOOK'S ADVICE

 THE JOURNAL OF THOMAS J.WARD