The Dark Army
Tom Ward, now the Spook, faces a grave threat alongside his apprentice, Jenny, and the witch assassin, Grimalkin. Their army confronts a dangerous enemy, but disaster strikes, leaving them in a desperate situation. Hope arrives with Alice, Tom's lost love and a powerful witch, but her past connection to the dark raises questions of trust.
This book is the first in the Starblade Chronicles series, which continues the overarching narrative from Joseph Delaney's earlier Spook's Apprentice series. While it introduces new characters and a fresh conflict, readers familiar with the previous books will have a deeper understanding of the world and returning characters.
Yes, Tom Ward, the protagonist from The Spook's Apprentice series, returns as the main character, now taking on the role of the Spook himself. Other familiar characters, including Alice and Grimalkin, also play significant roles in this new adventure.