A lot of dark stuff happened when Iwas young that I‘ve never even told to my dearest friend, Tom Ward. Dark andscary things I hoped I had left behind for ever . . .

Over the years, Alice has fought evil side by side with theSpook and his apprentice, Thomas Ward. But now Alice is alone – in the realm ofthe dark. And the creatures she has helped to banish there, now have the chanceto take their revenge. 

Alice must seek the final weapon needed to destroy the Fiendfor good. If she fails, the world will fall into despair and darkness. If shesucceeds, it means facing her own death at the hands of her dearest friend. Butcan she prevent the darkness from overtaking her over completely . . . ?

The penultimate instalment of the Wardstone Chroniclesfollows Alice, Thomas Ward's loyal companion, to the most terrifying place ofall.