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4-6Last Apprentice series.
Illustrated by
Patrick Arrasmith.
The Spook sends Thomas off to work for dour and unpredictable Bill Arkwright. There, Thomas prepares to confront the Bloodeye, a terrifying water witch. In his fifth book, Tom's character and skills continue to develop in satisfying ways. As usual, the eerie setting is conveyed through Delaney's spare descriptions and Arrasmith's darkly evocative illustrations.