John Marsden's highly praised series concludes in this thrilling installment that will bring readers to the edge of their seats and keep them there until the last page is turned. John Marsden is one of Australia's best-known writers for young adults. His work has received critical acclaim and has earned a cultlike following worldwide. The popular Tomorrow series has been translated into seven languages and has sold over one million copies in Australia alone.
The fourth in the series that includes Tomorrow, When the War Began
(1995), this sequel to A Killing Frost (1998) has Ellie, Fi, and
their other teenage combat companions being pulled from a safe
refuge in New Zealand and returning to their hometown in Australia
for another perilous mission. Consistently intriguing and only
occasionally gruesome, the battles they face develop credibly and
include enough surprises to keep readers turning the pages. With a
tone that suggests a natural maturity and shades of cynicism
resulting from her hardships, Ellie is a solid narrator whose
no-nonsense approach to love, war, and friendship makes her an
unusual and impressive female protagonist. A personalized war novel
that is apocalyptic yet open-ended enough for another sequel,
Darkness benefits from not being limited to fitting into any one
genre, but satisfactorily including aspects of several. April 1,
1999 Booklist, ALA "Fans of this powerful series will not look
forward to an early armistice." (The Bulletin) The Bulletin of the
Center for Children's Books "This fourth book about a group of
Australian teenagers fighting for survival following an enemy
takeover of their country contains as much riveting suspense and
cliffhanger chapter endings as the first three. A highly unlikely
opening and premise is, ironically, followed by a string of events
that are more realistic than those in previous books." Horn Book
Like John Marsden's other books, this story is immersed in darkness
and dread. It's packed with almost unbearable suspense and
breathtaking action, as the personalities and relationships of
these decent country kids are eroded by the imperative for
violence. Marsden fans will elbow each other aside for a copy of
this one, and will look forward to the three new installments on
the way.
Amazon.com "Marsden's style is as surefooted as his independent
band of teens." School Library Journal --
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