The author of the spook series Joseph Delaney dies at the age of 77. Reportedly, there is no clear reason stated for his death. The cause stated was that of an unknown illness.
The author took his last breath on August 16 and he was aware of his illness. Joseph did not want to trouble his family and this is why he did not disclose his illness to his family. He wanted to continue writing till the time he lives and he wanted his family to do the same. It was this reason that he kept his illness hidden, as reported by Penguin Random House.
The news of the death of the popular author shattered the fans and his loved ones. Fans expressed their sadness through social media and also paid a tribute to him.
One of his fans wrote that Joseph was his favorite author of all time and he is deeply shocked and sad by his death. He has read all the books of Joseph- Tom, Alice, Spok, Mab, Bill, Mam, Jenny, Thorne, and Grimalkin, and he believed that each of them was special and unique. When his friends left him alone, he found solace in the books of Joseph and the fan expressed his love and gratitude towards Joseph as he has done so many good things for him through his writing. Lastly, the fan wrote Rest in Peace, you will be missed.
Lancashire Libraries took to Twitter and wrote that they are in shock to hear the demise of the author and expressed their grief and condolences to his family. Joseph was an amazing and passionate writer and loved the libraries in Lancashire. Joseph will always be in their heart and he will always be missed, they added.
Ruth Knowles, publishing director for Puffin, said: ‘The Spook’s Apprentice was first published just before I joined Random House Children’s Books (now Penguin Random House Children’s) and so Joe and his totally unique blend of fantasy-horror have been a part of my entire working life.
‘I was so proud to have been his editor for many years.
‘It was frustrating at times – we would meet for a beer in Manchester, and in response to my questions he would simply smile and remind me every time that he followed ‘The Bram Stoker’ method of writing (meaning nothing was ever planned or plotted in advance!) so I would have to wait for answers – but it was also, of course, completely magical as the creatures and characters from his worlds would slowly come into focus, journeying into brilliantly terrifying adventures.
