Sixteen-year-old Laura suffers from a crippling disease, one that may cost her her safety - the thirst for revenge. After her brother Billy's death due to a terrorist bomb, American Laura hates living in London even more. Isolated by her suspicion and grief from her parents, friends and classmates, Laura turns to the lovely, charismatic Jehran. Trying to escape an arranged marriage, Jehran compels Laura to give her Billy's passport so she can escape to America. Then Laura grows uneasy. Could it be that she's helping her mortal enemy?There is international politics, dark intrigue and an intricate dance of trust and betrayal.