Joseph Delaney is a retired English teacher. He has three children and nine grandchildren and is a wonderful public speaker available for conference, library and bookshop events. His home is in the middle of Boggart territory and his village has a boggart called the Hall Knocker, which was laid to rest under the step of a house near the church. Most of the places in the Spook's books are based on real places in Lancashire. And the inspiration behind the stories often comes from local ghost stories and legends.
Fans of Joseph Delaney's fantastic Wardstone Chronicles will need no urging to buy the latest instalment . . . Gripping, moving and terrifying for anyone of 10+ -- Amanda Craig * The Times * Another breathless thriller from the genius of magic and mayhem! -- Pam Norfolk * Lancashire Evening Post * Wonderfully dark * The Bookseller * Expect to be in for a big surprise! The series is left beautifully poised as the tale concludes and the seventh instalment will be as eagerly awaited as ever * Fantasy Book Review *