Blade 7: Cutting Loose

Blade #7

by Tim Bowler

Wait, move in, hit hard. Hit again. Revenge isn't sweet. It's just necessary. From the Carnegie Medal-winning author of River Boy, Starseeker and Bloodchild comes the penultimate 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.

164 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2010

About the author

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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

[Elvira H]

The Book Fighting Back by Tim Bowler is a action thrilling piece of writing blade is going back for Jaz after she has been captured by 'goons'. Jaz is back in the city. He's been avoiding most of his life. In this sequel it has twists and turns that could probably leave you hanging on a cliff. the plot goes up and down as the story goes further and further. This book can be recommended to people who enjoy suspense and action drama. Overall, the story was hard to follow because of the different perspectives,but I still liked it.

[Dan · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great thrill ride, able to be read in one sitting. The blade series is ambitious, and although at some points it feels like there is padding going on to fill the book, the main plot is original and exciting. Can't wait for the next (and final) installment.

[Sydney Lee Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

I love this book, and I love how Blade is really starting to change his actions and decisions. The Blade Series has come a long way and I'm excited to read the next book!