Back Before Dark: Sometimes rescuing a friend from the darkness means going in after him. (A Code of Silence Novel) Book 2

by Tim Shoemaker

Paperback, 2014

Status

Available

Call number

813.6

Series

Code of Silence (2)

Genres

Fiction

Publication

Zonderkidz (2014), Edition: Reprint, 384 pages

Description

When Gordy is abducted in the park, his cousin Cooper will do anything to rescue him and although Hiro and Lunk fear that Cooper will get himself in trouble, too, they join the race against the clock to save their friend. Includes author's notes about friendship, discussion questions, and tips for avoiding abduction.

User reviews

LibraryThing member skstiles612

Cooper, Gordy, and Hiro along with Lunk are back for a second adventure in Tim Shoemaker’s second book Back Before Dark. The four teens are on their way home from a shopping trip when they spot a van with a backpack on top. They promised they would be home before dark. They weigh their options

and decide they have time to play the role of Good Samaritan and still make it home on time. Gordy takes off ahead of the group. As he approaches the van the worse thing possible happens. The side door opens and Gordy is grabbed. His friends race to catch up. Cooper gets the license plate number but gets it all mixed up. Days go by. Cooper can’t imagine being without his best friend and cousin Gordy. He goes to school and sees a sign for a memorial to be held for Gordy. This is really more than Cooper can stand and he decides if the police aren’t going to do anything then he will. Their new friend Lunk supports Cooper in everything he does putting himself and his friends in danger. This book is all about friendship and how far we will go for our friends. There is also an underlying message of turning problems that are too big for you to handle over to God. Cooper is like so many of us that tries to handle it first and then when all else fails turns it over to God. Lunk is one of those who doesn’t understand why God would allow this to happen to good people. Then we have the strong one of the bunch Hiro. She is the one who constantly prays for her friends and the situations they get into. She is the voice of reason in the darkness. I can only home Tim Shoemaker keeps pumping these books out because I will keep putting them on my shelves at school and recommending them to everyone I can.

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LibraryThing member arlenadean

By: Tim Shoemaker
Published By: Zondervan
Age Recommended: Teen- YA - Adult
Reviewed By: Arlena Dean
Rating: 5
Book Blog For: GMTA
Series: Code of Silence #2

"Back Before Dark" by Tim Shoemaker was the second in the series: 'Code of Silence.' This novel is filled with a lots of action that will keep you

turning this adventurous suspenseful read. We find from this read that three friends watch helpless as their friend Gordy has been abducted and put into a minivan. What came next? The hours and days later will Gordy be found? What risk will be taken to get him back? This be a mystery story that is all about showing 'good friendship.' Be ready for there to always be a lots of action happening in this read that will take you through a wonderful 'adventure and fear. It is definitely a read that's 'riveting, engaging, entertaining and hard to put down.

The main characters were young teens and they were very well developed and so believable 'holding to their 'faith' that really helped make this a excellent read where friends take care of each other.Would I recommend this read? YES!

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LibraryThing member MollyGroff

I really loved the first in the series, but this one was not my favorite. The character made WAY too many stupid decisions, which is fustrating, but still think if you read the first one, you should read the rest of the series!
The third book is almost as good as the first, so you should read that

one too!

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