Two families have been shattered by the divided and violent society they live in. Sephy Hadley - a Cross, powerful and privileged - has tied her life forever to the McGregor family. The McGregors are a family of noughts: inferior and persecuted. Jude McGregor blames Sephy for all the tragedies his family has suffered. He is determined to force her to take side, and destroy her life... just like she destroyed his.

Originally published: London: Doubleday, 2004. Originally published with title: Eye for an eye. Includes preview of: Check mate by Malorie Blackman.