Creepy ghosts and nasty boggarts: The adventures of ghost hunter Tom Ward. Dark demons are breathing down the neck of apprentice ghost hunter Tom Ward. The Spook sends him to the strict Master Arkwright in the swamps, who is supposed to prepare him for the new threats. But evil lurks everywhere.

"Spook: The Enemies of the Ghost Hunter" is the fifth of currently 13 volumes in the bestselling fantasy series "The Wardstone Chronicles." This popular fantasy children's book series tells the story of a young hero who protects the world from the most terrifying creatures.

• A ghost hunter in the crosshairs of dark powers: Volume 5 of the legendary "Spook" series
• Fast-paced and twisty fantasy: Ghosts, witches, and dangerous secrets
• Masterfully told spooky story for children and young adults aged 12 and up
• A must for all fans of "Harry Potter," "Percy Jackson," and similar young adult books
• Fantasy to immerse yourself in: Better chills with the hauntingly beautiful illustrations by Patrick Arrasmith

Journey into the realm of demons: A fantasy book series for fearless readers aged 12 and up. How do you summon a boggart? And what keeps dangerous witches reliably in check? Tom Ward knows all about ghosts and spirits. As the seventh son of a seventh son, fate has chosen him to be a ghost hunter who fearlessly takes on the forces of darkness.

Joseph Delaney, the creator of "Spook," drew inspiration primarily from old ghost legends from his home county of Lancashire. With his adventure stories centered around the young ghost hunter, he has created a unique universe that has secured the series a place among the most popular dark fantasy books for ages 12 and up to this day.