The Dead of the Night

Tomorrow Series #2

By: John Marsden

Narrated by: Suzi Dougherty

The second book in the internationally best-selling the Tomorrow, When the War Began series.

"There was a crashing sound from the bushes. I spun round, wondering if this was my death, the last movement I would even make, the last sight I would see...."

It's tough surviving in Hell. But sometimes Hell can be a haven. Their country has been invaded. Their homes have been occupied by strangers, or destroyed. Their families are facing death at the hands of a merciless enemy. But one group of teenagers, fugitives in a remote valley, will never give in. Not without a fight. But sometimes courage demands too high a price.

Don't miss the other titles in John Marsden's Tomorrow series.©1997 Jomden Pty Ltd. (P)1999, 2001 Bolinda Publishing Pty Ltd, by arrangement with Jomden Pty Ltd.

Critic reviews

"Still a superior adventure tale." (Publishers Weekly)
"Realistically depicted human conflicts make the book much more than just an exciting apocalyptic adventure." (School Library Journal)

Totally wrapped up in the story

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. The story is riveting. You just can't stop listening.

Any additional comments?

I think the way Marsden fuels the conflict within the group and the tension of their challenges make for masterful story telling.

A very powerful book

Marsden has written some very powerful books in this series, poignant & thoughtful, with well developed characters. I don’t know how much a young adult reader will get out of these, but I, at almost 70, have been brought to tears by them a number of times.

Insight from the pov of the invaded

This group of teens are experiencing something they never expected but are more prepared than at first glance.

Excellent series

Any additional comments?

Great characters, strong unique plot, and well written. Adults will enjoy this series as much as teens.

This series still holds up.

I read these books as a teen and I hated to read at that time. The series is still amazing.

my review

I enjoyed this book and would reccomend it but found some parts repetitive. the narrator is very good so that is a big plus.

Another great installment

The author manages to ramp up the action just enough to keep the tension high. I don't remember much about the sequels but I'm enjoying them! There were a couple of wonky editing moments including a weird pause and sudden music, but I can deal with things like that.

Listen before you see the next movie

Growing up I was a huge fan of these books. My love for them has recently been rekindled with the movie release of "tomorrow when the war began". Whilst the movie did do the books justice (well filmed and acted) it understandably had to leave alot out. For this reason I decided it was time to re-read (or in this case listen) to the series. They are just as good as I remember! What is more enjoyable however, is watching my partner's responses as he listens. He had never read the books growing up, so is very excited and surprised by all the twists and turns that occur (he even got a bit teary at one point). The only issue is he became so involved in the book that he wanted to listen as often as possible, this means we finished it in only two days. I am now making him wait until I buy the next one (don't know how long I can hold out though). A very good listen and I would reccomend it to teens and adults alike.

Loved the first book

The storyline in this second book of the series was thin compared to the first book. The characters (other than the narrator) are too incidental. I realize that it is told from the narrator's perspective but either she is very self absorbed or the other members of her group are terribly dull. I will listen to the next book because I like the premise of this series but if it is as numbing as this one, I am done. The books could be a bit longer and perhaps this would help. But that would reduce revenues.

Great Book

This series is great. Highly recommend.