The Last Apprentice series is a horror series. So far they have 10 books out. They are based off of old European legends with unique twists. Such as witches literally being able sniff out danger from miles away in Europe and banshees haunting Ireland. They are also other creatures that just sprang from the authors mind too. It's very scary and after reading the first book it made me fear my bunk bed and things that go bump in the night.
Thomas Ward is a seventh son of a seventh son. This makes him able to hear and see things other children can't. He lives in the County, a world without electricity or modern technology where it is very dangerous to go out at night. This also makes him eligible to be the spooks apprentice. A spook is a person who is called on when things from legend start to hurt and scare. There's something more to Thomas Ward though not just a staff and a silver chain.
I'm currently on the tenth book in the series and so far I'm astounded by the artwork. I know it's a particular style but I can't name it. The colors and strokes perfectly convey the authors style of horror. It's drawn by Patrick Arrasmith. It's written by Joseph Delaney.
So that's the Last Apprentice series be sure to pick up the first book the Revenge of the Witch. Bye!
By Ashton
You should check out the book Seventh Son by Orson Scott Card. It's also about a seventh son of a seventh son. It's set in an alternate history of very early United States times. Most people have a "knack" which is a special skill which is kind of magical. Some people have stronger knacks than others. It's also a series (The Tales of Alvin Maker).
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