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In "Curse of the Bane," Joseph Delaney continues the tale of the Spook and his apprentice Thomas Ward as they protect Priestown from witches, ghosts, boggarts and the ominous creature known as the Bane. With the arrival of the Quisitor, who seeks to eradicate all who meddle with the occult, the Spook and Ward must prepare for a decisive confrontation while unfinished business threatens the safety of the town.
First publish date: September 6, 2005
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Joseph Delaney
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