First published 2008
Rich and Jade Chance think their biggest worry is school until their father John's latest assignment puts them directly in danger. A mafia banker wants to defect and testify against his criminal bosses, and John's superior Ardman is managing the delicate handover. The mafia discovers they can pressure John by threatening his children. The twins suddenly find themselves hunted across two countries. In Venice, kidnappers close in while Rich and Jade navigate the city's winding canals. Back in England, their private school becomes a battlefield when gunmen arrive. The siblings must use every skill their father taught them to survive. This sequel to Sure Fire tests whether Rich and Jade can handle the deadly consequences of their father's secret world.
Genres: adventure, crime, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, found-family
Setting: England, Venice
Period: 21st-century
336 pages · Kindle Edition · HarperCollins Publishers
Content warnings: violence