[1] The first arc was followed by The Starblade Chronicles, a trilogy published from 2014 to 2017, continuing the adventures of Tom Ward, who has finished his apprenticeship and is now a Spook in his own right dedicated to fighting an unparalleled evil threatening the County, and the world.

As the cold months pass, Tom delves deeper into his master's history, unravelling secrets about the enigmatic visitor, revealed to be the Spook's arch-nemesis, Morgan Hurst, a necromancer, who seeks to resurrect an old god.

Amidst revelations about the Spook's past and the identity of his mysterious visitor, Father Stocks, Tom navigates a treacherous landscape where alliances shift and betrayals abound.

As Tom confronts his family's captors, including Mistress Wurmalde and the Mouldheel clan, he uncovers deep-seated secrets about his lineage and his mother's ties to dark forces.

However, the Spook's mistake, with its potentially dire consequences, threatens to tip the scales in favour of the darkness, testing the limits of Tom's resilience and challenging the collective strength of his allies against the looming shadow of the Fiend's influence.

Tom Ward, confronted with the looming threat of the Ordeen and the Fiend, is torn between his loyalty to his master, the Spook, and his duty to his mother, Mam, who reveals her identity as lamia with a complex past.

Through Mam's letters and a final spiritual encounter, Tom finds closure and resolve to continue his apprenticeship, now with Alice Deane, the daughter of the Fiend, by his side, as they navigate the treacherous waters of the supernatural realm.

The island's inhabitants are gripped by fear and suspicion, subjecting suspected witches to cruel tests and sentencing them to the buggane's wrath if found guilty.

In a daring quest to the southwest of Ireland, the Spook, Tom Ward, and Alice Deane confront a formidable Celtic witch and her allies, the goat mages, who seek to resurrect the ancient deity Pan.

Together, they face formidable challenges and unearth dark secrets in their relentless pursuit to thwart the resurrection of Pan and preserve the fragile balance between light and shadow.

Grimalkin, the formidable witch assassin, initially crosses paths with Tom Ward, whose fate is intertwined with becoming the apprentice to Master Gregory, the Spook.

Driven by her personal vendetta, Grimalkin elects to ally herself with Tom and the Spook in their daring endeavour to bind the Fiend, a malevolent force threatening their world.

The story unfolds with Tom Ward's visit to Malkin Tower, where he confronts the harrowing truth about the necessary steps to vanquish the Fiend once and for all, leaving him grappling with despair and the weight of his destiny.

Subsequently, Tom and John Gregory are enticed to Todmorden under the guise of replenishing the Chipenden library's books, only to encounter a town plagued by fear and ominous foreboding after sundown.

As they confront the lurking darkness, they find themselves embroiled in a desperate battle for survival against sinister forces, where even the formidable alliance of Tom, John Gregory, Alice Deane, and Grimalkin may prove insufficient.

Amidst the chaos, the Spook's blood is spilled, and the malevolent Vampire God, Siscoi, is unleashed from the depths of darkness, escalating the perilous stakes they face.

As Slither and Nessa navigate the dangers that surround them, they find themselves entangled in a deadly game of survival amidst Grimalkin's relentless pursuit and the looming shadow of darkness.

As Alice grapples with the encroaching darkness threatening to consume her, she must summon the strength to resist its insidious allure and prevent its malevolent grasp from overwhelming her completely.

The discovery of the Wardstone's mysterious powers and ominous prophecies heightens the sense of impending doom, leading to a relentless pursuit to thwart the resurgence of the Fiend.

With allies lost and adversaries closing in, Tom confronts formidable challenges, including a climactic battle against Lukrasta and the daunting task of preserving the County's fragile balance of light and shadow.

As the dust settles and the Fiend's reign ends, Tom grapples with the aftermath, seeking solace in protecting the County and honouring the legacy of his fallen mentor, John Gregory.

In the aftermath of Tom Ward's death, despair grips those left behind as they face the impending threat of a dark army poised to plunge the world into eternal winter.

As the people of the County cower in fear of encroaching beasts determined to wage war on their land, the daunting question arises: How can they withstand adversaries empowered by the might of a god?

Amidst despair, a glimmer of hope emerges as whispers suggest that the elusive creature lurking in the darkness may hold the key to salvation for the embattled County.

The narrative unfolds with Tom Ward and Alice Deane navigating supernatural perils, including the resurgence of the Fiend and encounters with dark forces in Priestown.

Simultaneously, Wulf undergoes a transformative journey, delving into his training with Hrothgar, confronting the bound wraiths, and ultimately facing the daunting challenge of destroying the Fiend.

As the threads of their stories intertwine, themes of sacrifice, destiny, and the struggle against malevolent forces weave a gripping narrative that culminates in a climactic showdown against the darkness.

With the epilogue hinting at the possibility of temporal manipulation and reflections on the consequences of altering the past, Wulf's odyssey comes full circle, leaving lingering questions about destiny, sacrifice, and the nature of heroism.

The other cast members were Jeff Bridges as John Gregory (the Spook), Julianne Moore as Mother Malkin, Alicia Vikander as Alice Deane, Kit Harington as Billy Bradley, Djimon Hounsou as Radu (an original character), and Antje Traue as Bony Lizzie.