Blade is a fictional character and narrator of Tim Bowler’s Blade series. He is a 14-year-old street kid with a troubled past, living on the run in a city he calls “the Beast.” His skill with a knife gave him his nickname, and his story explores what happens when a young person tries to escape a world of gang violence and knife crime.
Despite his dangerous reputation, Blade is smart, observant, and capable of deep reflection. The series is told entirely from his perspective in a raw, immediate voice. Over the course of eight books, he moves from one hiding place to the next, pursued by both the police and the criminal figures connected to his past.
Reading Order#
See the complete Blade reading order for all books in the series.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Blade?
Blade is a 14-year-old street kid and the narrator of Tim Bowler’s Blade series. He is on the run from both the police and criminal gangs in a city he calls ’the Beast.’ His skill with a knife earned him his nickname, and the series follows his search for safety and a way out of his violent past.
What order should I read the Blade books?
Read in publication order starting with Playing Dead (2008). The eight books form a continuous narrative, with each one picking up where the last left off.
How many Blade books are there?
There are eight Blade books by Tim Bowler, published between 2008 and 2010. They were later collected into four omnibus editions by Oxford University Press: Enemies, Flight, Firestorm, and Endgame.