The Spook's Apprentice: Audiobook
As an audiobook, The Spook's Apprentice runs an estimated 10.1 hours (about 6.7 hours at 1.5× playback speed).
The instrumentWhen will you finish it?
Based on 10.1 hours of listening (estimated).
| Your pace | You'll finish in |
|---|---|
| 30 min / day | 21 days |
| 1 hour / day | 11 days |
| 2 hours / day | 6 days |
| 1 hour / day at 1.5× | 7 days |
You'll finish in–by –
What our data says
- At 10.1 hours (estimated), it sits right at the median length for fantasy.
- That's 8% shorter than the average fantasy audiobook (11 hrs across 1861 titles in our dataset).
Computed from fantasy audiobooks in The Books Insider dataset (build ); listening time estimated from page count. Methodology.
Who is this for?
Best for fantasy listeners who want witches: a solid week of commutes at 10.1 hours (estimated).
About the book
For years, Old Gregory has been the Spook for the county, ridding the local villages of evil. Now his time is coming to an end. But who will take over for him? Twenty-nine apprentices have tried—some floundered, some fled, some failed to stay alive. Only Thomas Ward is left. He’s the last hope; the last apprentice. Can Thomas succeed? Will he learn the difference between a benign witch and a malevolent one? Does the Spook's warning against girls with pointy shoes include Alice? And what will happen if Thomas accidentally frees Mother Malkin, the most evil witch in the county ... ?
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Start listening freeQuestions listeners ask
How long is The Spook's Apprentice as an audiobook?
The Spook's Apprentice runs about 10.1 hours, our estimate from its 340 pages at a typical narration pace. At 1.5× speed that drops to roughly 6.7 hours.
Is The Spook's Apprentice free as an audiobook?
Yes, for new listeners: the trial starts you with three free audiobooks.
Is The Spook's Apprentice worth listening to at 1.5× speed?
At 1.5× you'd finish in about 6.7 hours, saving 3.4 hours. Most listeners adjust to 1.25–1.5× within a chapter or two.
When was The Spook's Apprentice first published?
The Spook's Apprentice by Joseph Delaney was first published in 2004.
