Blade: Out of the Shadows

Blade #2

by Tim Bowler

Bleeding and dizzy, Blade wakes up to find himself in the hospital. But how did he get there? With enemies coming at him from all sides, it?s hard to know who attacked him. But he knows that whoever it was will be back to finish him off. And quick. So he?s gotta go. He?s gotta break outta there. Not only to save his own life, but there?s kindly old Mary and little Jaz to think about. Who?s looking out for them? On the run, with grinks hot on his tail and gravely injured, Blade will have to gather all his strength just to survive. And with nowhere to hide, he needs to run. Because this time, if he plays dead, that?s exactly how he?ll end up. This captivating and suspenseful series never lets up. If A Clockwork Orange were to meet The Outsiders, Blade would be the result.

Genres: Young Adult, Fiction, Action

240 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 2010

About the author

Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database.

Tim Bowler is one of the UK’s most compelling and original writers for teenagers. He was born in Leigh-on-Sea 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 friends as ‘Tim’s Bolthole’.

Tim has written twenty books and won fifteen 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’ and by the Independent as ‘one of the truly individual voices in British teenage fiction’.

Reviews

[Jenny Marcela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Me gustó bastante la trama y todo lo que le pasa a blade

[Kevin Sandum · Rating 4 out of 5]

Amazing book with a banger ending! I’m excited to read the next one!

[Jake · Rating 2 out of 5]

Overall i mostly liked the book Blade out of the shadows, But i it was hard to keep up with and understand,I think the writer tried to keep the reader guessing. In the book the writer changed the topic a lot, By the time i would understand one of the topics the author would start talking about something else and never talk about that topic again that ruined the book for me. I would not recommend this book to a friend just because it was so hard to understand. I think people who enjoy fantasy books would like this book.

[Cody A. · Rating 4 out of 5]

I gave this book 4 stars out of 5 stars because I thought some parts of the book were hard to fallow. At one point the protagonist calls somebody he knows a nickname "big eyes", and he calls other people "grinks", and I did not understand that part, but other than that it was a good quick read. Some specific people that might like this book is Collier, Ryder, and Travis because they are all into some action and this has plenty of that. This book does deal with a sort of death so I would not recommend to little children, I think it would be for ages 12 and up. Children might not like it because there is death in it, but younger adults might. Other than some confusing parts this was a great book.

[NCHS Library]

From the Publisher
Bleeding and dizzy, Blade wakes up to find himself in the hospital. But how did he get there? With enemies coming at him from all sides, its hard to know who attacked him. But he knows that whoever it was will be back to finish him off. And quick. So he's got to go. He's got to break outta there. Not only to save his own life, but there's kindly old Mary and little Jaz to think about. Who's looking out for them? On the run, with grinks hot on his tail and gravely injured, Blade will have to gather all his strength just to survive. And with nowhere to hide, he needs to run. Because this time, if he plays dead, that's exactly how he'll end up.

[Sawyer · Rating 4 out of 5]

The book "Blade: Out of the Shadows" By: Tim Bowler is a very good looking book when you first look at it, the shiny cover really catches the human eye. But I will say it is a very confusing book. Right after I read the first few pages I was beyond lost. I had to go back and read it a second time. It was all over the place. At one moment it was talking about one thing, and the next sentence it was talking about something totally opposite. I was in space. If I had to give a recommendation on this book to someone, I would tell them to be ready for a big headache.

[Shadow.Jinxx · Rating 5 out of 5]

I'm usually only into anything supernatural and romantic but this was a game changer, no romance no supernatural, just a whole different world that what I'm used to and I would 10/10 reccomend. Such an amazing adventure it will keep you on your toes

[Christian · Rating 5 out of 5]

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[Granlucio]

Un libro interesante y muy corto que te deja con ganas de más historias así

[Karagan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Out of the Shadows is a combination of books three and four, Breaking Free and Running Scared, of Tim Bowler’s Blade series that was first released in the UK.

The story follows fourteen year old Blade, a young man that the world has thrown away to the streets. Left wounded and vulnerable by his enemies, Blade awakens in the hospital and is almost instantly forced once again to run and fight for his life. We accompany Blade (while he affectionately refers to the reader as BigEyes) as our hero maneuvers the streets of the city in an effort to stay one step ahead of those hunting him while seeking out the very few places and people he cares for.

Being unfamiliar with this series prior to reading, I had the usual questions concerning Blade’s past and few were answered as the story progressed. That, though, in no way restricted the enjoyment of the read. Concise, meaningful sentences help keep the story alive, holding the reader right there, anxious and desperate to know what has happened, what is happening, and what’s coming next.

Never have I been so belittled by a character, much to my amusement. The humor Blade delivers, with the flashes of his vulnerability and honest fears, keep an emotional tie to the main character through his flight, his reunion with his former street gang, his weighing of the choices left open to him, and even up until its shocking, heart-stopping ending.


I won this in a first-reads giveaway.

[Morgan Duplechin · Rating 4 out of 5]

OMG I love Blade!!! He is definitly one of my favorite fictional characters I've ever invented! He is quick as a whip, a genius, and he has a special talent with throwing knives. He uses his talents purely for survival and let me just say he rocks it. As for the book, well..... Lets just say I have a few complaints. First off, I'm not a big fan of Tim Bowler's way of writing. It just doesn't seem to click for me, it almost seems kind of rough, you know? Second, I thought there was almost TO much action in this book for my liking. I mean Iove a good kick-butt fight every now and then, but this..... it was kind of a bit to much. It almost seemed like every single page was either Blade fighting or Blade escaping from someone he just fought. Third, besides Blade I wasn't a big fan of any of the other characters. They just weren't.... appealing, I guess. I just couldn't really find much to love about them. I pretty much gave this book a 4 star because of the idea of this book and Blade. Blade is just an ok book. I'm not sure I would read it again, though. Happy Reading!

[Gustavo Macias · Rating 3 out of 5]

A. I feel that the second book has the same type of audience as the first. That would be people who like suspense and thriller. Gender does not matter, but it does lean in the boy's direction.

B. 3 Stars

C. I feel that I could tell what was going to happen, but it still hit me hard.I wish with all that skill he has that he could do more. But I am pleased to hear that he doesn't care if he killed people again.

D.I feel that he could have learned two lessons.
- You never know where you can find allies
- You never know how your enemies might try to get to you so be careful

[Sue Murdoch · Rating 4 out of 5]

I get more absorbed into Blade's mysterious back story as I read the books; he's a complex character - dangerous, but for a reason and that's what keeps me reading. At times the short, punchy sentence structure makes it hard to keep up, but that conveys the way Blade needs to live his life. People like Mary understand there's more to him. I like the way Blade talks to us as if he understands we have no idea of what it's like to be him, and we don't. This is a story of insight and shows the dark underbelly of 21st century life that lurks beneath the veneer of civility.

[Isaac Lerma · Rating 3 out of 5]

The book "Blade: Out of the Shadows" By: Tim Bowler is a very good looking book when you first look at it, the shiny cover really catches the human eye. But i will say it is a very confusing book. Right after i read the first few pages i was beyond lost. I had to go back and read it a second time. It was all over the place. At one moment it was talking about one thing, and the the next sentence it was talking about something totally opposite. I was in space. If i had to give a recommendation on this book to someone, I would tell them to be ready for a big headache.

[Garrett Clemons · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is boring to me. The begining is very slow and it doesnt start getting good till about page 40. i recommend to not read this book. thats only if you dont't like slow books. All in all i would never read this book again.

[Nayoung · Rating 4 out of 5]

A Tim Bowler fan in my class brought this to school 3 years ago.
Some of us were just crazy about it. It was really a Thrilling page turner.
It's not a perfect novel, but still it's such a interesting book to read.
And shows the story of a strong but fragile boy, well.

[Stephen · Rating 5 out of 5]

The book was very good, I love stories with an English/British setting. I really enjoyed the main protagonist Blade, interacting with the reader like you are actually a part in the story. I love the suspense, and intensity the story has. It was one of my favorites I've ever read.

[Seth Madsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Blade finally meets his enemies, but he also meets his allies. He must run from his foes and stay alive at all costs. He contemplates leaving the city and going somewhere far away. He must make friends with enemies and make enemies from friends. He will do anything to stay on the run.

[The Pyromaniac00 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book. Just as good as the first. One book everyone should read.

[Sydney Lee Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book! It was amazing. It had so much action in it, and I really enjoyed the book throughout the whole time I was reading it!

[Jerry Comprendre · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book i enjoyed every page of it.

[Claire Berslow · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved it! Not as good as Frozen Fire was, but it still gets five out of five stars from me!

[Christian White · Rating 5 out of 5]

It was a very good book.

[Briggs · Rating 4 out of 5]

Blade: Out of the Shadows, by Tim Bowler is an action packed book that you won't be able to put down.