Full of action, with well-rounded,interesting characters, Dead Reckoning grips from the beginning. Leo and Gabriella are ordinary people living in a difficult period of history. They both have very difficult starts in life, yet are determined to improve their lot. This is made harder when they try to do it together, and they can only forget the past and forge a future for themselves once the men who have terrorised and destroyed their early lives are dead. They face tremendous challenges just to survive, and the book builds to a horrific climax where both their lives hang in the balance - you'll have to read it to find out what happens!