Fighting Back

Blade #5

by Tim Bowler

Blade returns to The Beast, the city he ran from years ago. The city where he grew up and where the ghosts of his past lurk around every corner. And he knows people are trying to find him. Lord H, aka HawkÑthe dangerous man BladeÕs been running from for yearsÑwill have his vast network of thugs on the lookout. But Blade also knows The Beast is where Lord H brought little Jaz when he kidnapped her, and no matter what, he needs to rescue her. Meanwhile, heÕd better not get caught. As he finds safety in hidden tunnels, on train tracks, and under bridges, Blade forms a plan that may save Jaz, but will provoke Lord H in the most dangerous way. Yet Blade still has the most difficult task to accomplish. He must finally face Becky's mother and tell her that sheÕs dead, and that he is the reason why.

Once again, Tim Bowler delivers a gripping, lightning-fast read in the third book in the Blade series.

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1960

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

[Freddy Iryss · Rating 3 out of 5]

Unique language and very fast paced. I haven't read any of the previous volumes so it was difficult to understand what was going on half the time, especially the subtext between the protagonists was difficult to follow. I would probably try and read the first four volumes as the tone of the story is very, or the voice of the protagonist is very engaging.

[Sydney Lee Robinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing book. Had me on the edge of my seat the entire time. I couldn't ever wait to read what happened next!