Malorie Blackman Nought Forever: A Noughts and Crosses Story
Description I’ve never been shot before. It’s dark but I keep seeing white flashes before my eyes like spots of lightning jabbing at me. Am I going into shock? Must be. But I can’t pass out; not now. Then I’ll be dead for sure. Dan is on the run – hiding from a ruthless gang who want him dead. It’s one of those nights. One of those nights where I sit alone and watch the world go by. One of those nights when if my hatred were fuel; I would happily light a match and watch the whole world burn. Eva just wants to be left alone to mourn her daughter. But when a badly wounded Dan crosses her path; she’s compelled to help. Both are hiding dark secrets from their past. Both have reasons to fear the other. But they are both connected to each other too; and before the night is over; Eva will be forced to choose: betray Dan; or protect him – whatever the cost.