
Titles in This Set
Brother Wulf
Wulf's Bane
The Last Spook
Wulf's War
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Random House
Age Range: 12-17 (Grades 7-12)
Overview
Step back into the shadowy, monster-haunted County with the Starblade Chronicles, Joseph Delaney's follow-up saga to his bestselling Wardstone Chronicles. This four-book paperback set follows Brother Wulf, a formidable new hero trained to fight boggarts, witches, and worse, taking up the mantle once held by the Spook. Packed with dark magic and relentless peril, these books suit teen and young adult fans of atmospheric horror-fantasy who grew up on Delaney's County tales.
About the Books
Joseph Delaney built his reputation on The Wardstone Chronicles (published in the US as The Last Apprentice), a thirteen-book saga following Thomas Ward's training as a Spook who battles the dark. The Starblade Chronicles continues that same shadow-soaked world, introducing Brother Wulf, a new protector trained in the old ways to stand against witches, boggarts, and the deeper evils that stalk the County's forests and moors. Across this collection, readers follow Wulf as he hones his craft, forms uneasy alliances, and confronts enemies whose power threatens to unravel the fragile peace of his homeland. Delaney's signature blend of folklore-inspired monsters, bleak Northern English landscapes, and relentless tension carries through every installment, rewarding longtime fans while remaining accessible to new readers drawn in by the series' brooding atmosphere. Themes of duty, sacrifice, and the thin line between protector and monster run throughout, echoing the moral complexity that made the original Wardstone Chronicles a modern classic of children's and YA dark fantasy. Each paperback is intended to be read in sequence, building toward larger confrontations threatening the County, and collectors will appreciate having all four entries gathered in one brand-new set. Newcomers drawn in by the series' folklore-rich atmosphere will find it accessible even without reading the original Wardstone Chronicles first, while longtime readers will recognize familiar touchstones throughout.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
Brother Wulf — Wulf begins dangerous training in the shadow of the County's old threats.
Wulf's Bane — The stakes rise as Wulf faces an enemy set on destroying all he protects.
The Last Spook — Continues the Starblade Chronicles saga in sequence for series fans.
Wulf's War — Wulf meets his toughest confrontation yet as old and new enemies converge.
About the Author
Joseph Delaney (1945-2022) was a British author best known for The Wardstone Chronicles, published in the US as The Last Apprentice, a thirteen-book series that sold millions of copies and was adapted into the film Seventh Son. Raised in Lancashire, England, Delaney drew on local folklore and bleak landscapes to build the world of Spooks, boggarts, and witches that defined his career. The Starblade Chronicles, including this Brother Wulf set, extended that universe with new characters and darker stakes for older readers.
Why You'll Love This Set
Fans of The Last Apprentice will love returning to the County with a bold new hero and higher stakes. This brand-new paperback set makes a great birthday gift, holiday present, or back-to-school pick for teens who crave atmospheric, monster-filled fantasy.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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