The Last Apprentice: Grimalkin the Witch Assassin (Book 9) [Hardcover]

Joseph Delaney (Author), Patrick Arrasmith (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: April 17, 2012 | Series: The Last Apprentice (Book 9)

"I'm coming for you, and nothing living or dead can stop me."

One witch is the most feared, the most ruthless, and the most deadly of all the witches in the county. If she hunts for you, she will find you. If you have crossed her, you don't stand a chance. She is the witch assassin, and her name is Grimalkin.

Grimalkin's one alliance is with Tom Ward, the Spook's apprentice. With Tom, she plans to rid the world of the most terrifying evil, the Fiend, who once did her great wrong.

For the first time, fans of the Last Apprentice series will hear the story from Grimalkin's side, as she is hunted herself by creatures of darkness set on revenge.

Grimalkin has never been defeated. But can she survive an enemy created for the sole purpose of destroying her?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Joseph Delaney lives in Lancashire, England, in the middle of boggart territory.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 400 pages
• Publisher: Greenwillow Books; 1 edition (April 17, 2012)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0062082078
• ISBN-13: 978-0062082077
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 6.4 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (45 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Author! Great Book! April 19, 2012

By LSV-Shawn

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I really enjoy Joseph Delaney's books for their fast pace story telling with superb characters. He has managed to capture my attention in his newest book from page 2! Unlike the other 8 books of the main series it takes on the voice of Grimalkin the Witch Assassin. I was unsure if I was going to enjoy the book because it isn't narrated by Tom Ward, but J. Delaney really impressed me! This book continues the story line while adding depth to the "Last Apprentice" universe. It is an all-around win. Plus the price is great for a hardback!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars So intense and took me by surprise! April 30, 2012

By Arlene French

Format:Hardcover

I love this series! I must admit, when I learned that this book would be through a different character's perspective, I had my doubts abou if it would be as good as the other 8 books in the series. But boy did it surprise me! Grimalkin is such an AMAZING character. You learn so much more about him and that she has more connections to Tom that you didn't know about yet. This book really adds more depth to this character as well as the story in general. You even learn of a secret apprentice that Grimalkin has trained, which was really awesome as well. Monsterous creatures, dark mages and witches, The Fiend's head (It's still a character), and much, much more! Plus you learn more about the two lamias witches (Tom's aunts) and that Tom will finally look through that chest they guard in the next book! Believe me, this is definitely worth your time if you've read the other books. If you haven't, I suggest you do. I heard this series will have fourteen books. The next one is called Lure of the Dead. Can't wait!

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Love the whole series. April 20, 2012

By sara

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

I love the whole series.I've read all the books and It has everything in it that I'm interested in.They say this is a teen book but,I think it is a book for all ages.All I have to say is this book is awesome.And i can't wait for book ten to come out.