Blade 5: Fighting Back

Product Description I've come back for Jaz. She's all I want. I don't give two bells what happens to me long as she gets away safe. But I'll tell you something, Bigeyes. If she's dead, there's something else I'll have. My revenge. From the Carnegie Medal-winning author of River Boy, Starseeker and Bloodchild comes the fifth title in this startlingly compelling series. Contemporary, pacy, and utterly gripping, Blade takes you on a roller-coaster ride through the secret, dangerous life of its unforgettable narrator. This thrilling series for teenagers combines an enormously likable and engaging central character with the harsh realities of street life and the youth gang culture that is so prevalent in today's news. The mysteries and cliffhanger endings of these short, accessible books will have the power to tempt all readers as they gradually become absorbed into Blade's dangerous world. Review [Praise for the first Blade book, Playing Dead]: "stunning new thriller" ―Becky Stradwick, Publishing News―Books for Keeps"It was a thrilling and exhilarating novel and I would give it 10 out of 10 in a star rating" ―Lee Mein, Firrhill High, Teen Titles"As sharp as its title suggests, this is a relentless and brilliant page turner" ―The Bookseller"I absolutely love these books...There's such an energetic buzz about them" ―Jill Murphy, The BookBag About the Author Tim Bowler is one of the UK's most compelling and original writers for teenagers. He was born in Leigh-on-Sea in Essex and after studying Swedish at university, he worked in forestry, the timber trade, teaching, and translating before becoming a full-time writer. He lives with his wife in a small village in Devon and his workroom is an old stone outhouse known to his friends as 'Tim's Bolthole'. Tim has written nine novels and won twelve awards, including the prestigious Carnegie Medal for 'River Boy'. His most recent novel is the gripping 'Bloodchild' and his provocative 'Blade' series is being hailed as a groundbreaking work of fiction. He has been described by the Sunday Telegraph as 'the master of the psychological thriller'.