The Spook's Stories: Grimalkin's Tale
  • Published: 31 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9781448120345
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 20

The Spook's Stories: Grimalkin's Tale

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A terrifying short story from the world of Jospeh Delaney's best-selling Wardstone Chronicles, featuring the fearsome witch assassin, Grimalkin.

'I fear nobody. But my enemies fear me . . . Without ruthlessness and savagery I would not survive even a week of the life I lead. I am the witch assassin of the Malkin clan.'

Meet Grimalkin, the fearsome witch assassin, and find out how she came to take the role she now holds.

This exclusive digital short story set in the world of Joseph Delaney's best-selling series The Wardstone Chronicles first appeared in the spine-tingling collection The Spook's Stories: Witches. Now available separately for the first time, and including a preview of the first chapter of I Am Grimalkin, this is perfect for existing fans and newcomers alike. The only question is, are you brave enough . . .
  • Published: 31 October 2011
  • ISBN: 9781448120345
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 20
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About the author

Joseph Delaney

Joseph Delaney used to be an English teacher, before becoming the best-selling author of the Spook's series, which has been published in 30 countries and sold over 4.5 million copies worldwide. The first book, The Spook's Apprentice, was adapted into a major motion picture starring Jeff Bridges and Julianne Moore.

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Also by Joseph Delaney

The Witch's Warning
Brother Wulf
Spook's: Dark Assassin
Arena 13: The Warrior
Spook's: The Dark Army
The Beast Awakens
Arena 13: The Prey
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Praise for The Spook's Stories: Grimalkin's Tale

Much is explained in detail and Delaney gives Spook devotees a greater insight into some of his most beloved and intriguing characters

Fantasy Book Review

What really sets it a notch above some of its peers is some terrific writing, dense atmosphere, and the intriguing glimpse of English folklore it affords its readers

Stefan Bachmann, The Bookbag

If you haven't yet discovered the Wardstone Chronicles because you don't have to be a Spook aficionado to enjoy these haunting histories. Just make sure you're not alone when you read them!

Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post

Instantly evocative and highly filmic

Amanda Craig, The Times

This spooky collection of gruesome, brutal tales about witches, spooks and boggarts is a great way to spend an afternoon losing yourself in the world of the weird

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