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Cover of The Dead of Night
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Cover of Darkness, Be My Friend
Cover of Burning for Revenge
Cover of The Other Side of Dawn
Series

Tomorrow Series

6 books

Here are 6 books from the Tomorrow Series series by John Marsden. Start with Tomorrow, When the War Began (1993), then read the rest in the order below.

Books in order

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Tomorrow, When the War Began

John Marsden

When a group of Australian teenagers return from a camping trip in the remote bush, they discover their country has been invaded and their families have vanished. Faced with the shocking reality that their entire town has been taken prisoner, the young friends must confront an impossible choice: hide and survive, surrender to be reunited with their loved ones, or take up arms against an overwhelming enemy. This gripping coming-of-age thriller explores themes of courage, loyalty, and the moral complexities of resistance as ordinary teenagers are thrust into extraordinary circumstances. John Marsden's debut novel captures the tension and uncertainty of war through the eyes of those least prepared to fight it, creating a powerful meditation on what it means to stand up for your country and your convictions.

Adventure FictionWar FictionComing of Age
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Cover of The Dead of Night

The Dead of Night

John Marsden

In a world plunged into chaos, a group of resilient teenagers finds themselves fighting for survival against a ruthless invading force. When their friends mysteriously disappear, these young heroes must embark on a perilous journey to find them, all while evading capture and resisting the enemy's iron grip. This gripping tale explores themes of courage, friendship, and the enduring human spirit in the face of overwhelming adversity. John Marsden masterfully crafts a suspenseful narrative that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.

FictionAdventure FictionWar Fiction
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A Killing Frost

John Marsden

The fight for survival intensifies as Ellie and her friends move from defense to offense in the gripping continuation of the Tomorrow series. Now operating in a war-torn landscape for six months, their senses are honed and their resolve hardened, leading them to plan daring strikes against the invaders. Their ambitious strategy involves confronting the enemy not only on land but also by sea, targeting a formidable container ship. Success hinges on meticulous stealth and a significant explosive force, but failure could mean facing a terrifying new reality: imprisonment.

Adventure FictionWar FictionThriller
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Darkness, Be My Friend

John Marsden

In this gripping continuation of the Tomorrow series, Ellie and her friends have survived an enemy invasion of their homeland and now face a new challenge: guiding a team of New Zealand soldiers on a dangerous military operation. As the resistance fighters return to the war-torn landscape they know intimately, they must navigate the treacherous terrain and enemy forces to help execute a critical attack on the Wirrawee airfield. Marsden masterfully weaves together themes of courage, loyalty, and the moral complexities of warfare as these young Australians grapple with their role as both survivors and soldiers. The novel explores how ordinary teenagers are transformed by extraordinary circumstances, forced to make life-and-death decisions while maintaining their humanity in the face of conflict. With tension mounting at every turn, this installment deepens the psychological and emotional stakes of the invasion narrative.

Adventure FictionWar FictionYoung Adult
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Burning for Revenge

John Marsden

In a land ravaged by invasion, five resourceful teenagers find their fight for survival complicated by an unexpected charge: caring for a group of orphaned children. As they navigate the treacherous landscape and evade enemy patrols, they must also confront the immense responsibility of protecting the innocent. This gripping tale explores themes of courage, sacrifice, and the enduring power of hope in the face of overwhelming adversity. The narrative plunges readers into a desperate struggle for freedom, where every decision carries life-or-death consequences.

FictionAdventure FictionWar Fiction
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The Other Side of Dawn

John Marsden

In a world irrevocably changed by an unseen enemy, a group of teenagers fights for survival against overwhelming odds. As their homeland succumbs to invasion, they are forced to abandon their former lives and embark on a perilous journey through a landscape transformed by war. Facing starvation, betrayal, and the constant threat of capture, these young survivors must rely on their courage, resilience, and each other to navigate the brutal realities of their new existence. This gripping tale explores themes of loss, hope, and the enduring strength of the human spirit in the face of unimaginable adversity.

FictionAdventure FictionComing of Age