Blade: Enemies
Published on 2. February 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
272 pages
978-0-19-276360-0 (ISBN)
Description
So what am I going to tell you? Not much so don't get excited. You probably want to know my name. Well, that's a bit of a problem. I got loads. But there is one name I like. Everybody called me it in the old days. No one does now cos no one in this city knows it. And that's fine. I don't like to remember. But I do like the name. You can use it if you want.
BLADE.
Previously published in two parts as Blade: Playing Dead and Blade: Closing In, this is a stunning new package for this groundbreaking series. Narrated by Blade himself, be prepared to enter his world. It's not pretty . . . it's urban, real and dangerous. As Blade's story unfolds, readers will become completely hooked by this unforgettable character.
Complete the series with Blade 2: Flight, Blade 3: Firestorm, and Blade 4: Endgame.
BLADE.
Previously published in two parts as Blade: Playing Dead and Blade: Closing In, this is a stunning new package for this groundbreaking series. Narrated by Blade himself, be prepared to enter his world. It's not pretty . . . it's urban, real and dangerous. As Blade's story unfolds, readers will become completely hooked by this unforgettable character.
Complete the series with Blade 2: Flight, Blade 3: Firestorm, and Blade 4: Endgame.
Reviews / Votes
A remarkable and riveting series. * Books for Keeps * A modern classic. * School Librarian * Startlingly original - there's nothing like it out there at all. I truly can't praise this series highly enough. * TheBookbag.co.uk * Stunning new thriller * Publishing News * It was a thrilling and exhilarating novel and I would give it 10 out of 10 in a star rating. * Teen Titles * As sharp as its title suggests, this is a relentless and brilliant page turner. * The Bookseller * Bowler has created a tough, dynamic character who promises plenty of tension, action and attitude. * Bookfest * Sharply written without a wasted word. * Independent *More details
Series
Edition
Reissue
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Target group
Young adult
Dimensions
Height: 198 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 17 mm
Weight
192 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-19-276360-0 (9780192763600)
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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 seventeen books and won fifteen awards, including the prestigious
Carnegie Medal for River Boy. He has been described by the Sunday Telegraph as 'the master of the psychological thriller' and by the Independent as 'one of the truly original voices in British teenage
fiction'.
As well as the Blade series, other books by Tim Bowler include: Midget, Dragon's Rock, River Boy, Shadows, Storm Catchers, Starseeker, Apocalypse, Frozen Fire, Bloodchild, Buried Thunder.
Carnegie Medal for River Boy. He has been described by the Sunday Telegraph as 'the master of the psychological thriller' and by the Independent as 'one of the truly original voices in British teenage
fiction'.
As well as the Blade series, other books by Tim Bowler include: Midget, Dragon's Rock, River Boy, Shadows, Storm Catchers, Starseeker, Apocalypse, Frozen Fire, Bloodchild, Buried Thunder.