A cyber-attack destroys the British press overnight. The hackers, known as Wreckoning, demand full reform of the justice system or further strikes will bring the nation to its knees.
Alana White, a feisty young journalist, fights for her career. She uncovers a secret that makes her question the man she once called father.
Michael Grant, the head of Scotland Yard’s Cyber Terrorism Unit, must find and stop the hackers before they strike again. His only clue – Alana White has been proclaimed to be ‘the key’.
Lee Harding’s novels always contain certain elements, like special names, places and anagrams. Here are some to look out for…
A & P – many of the female characters of Harding’s books begin with the letters A or P, like Alana and Paula in Wreckoning
Stuffed toy bunny rabbit – he may be called by different names (like Castor in The Pan Piper) but this furry guy always makes an appearance
Speaking of Castor, in The Pan Piper Thomas’s rabbit is called Castor and Melody’s doll is called Pollux. Put them together to form the god twins of Greek mythology, which is quite fitting…
Collinsburn Forest – discussed in detail in Keys To Betrayal, this location often crops up. Situated 5 hours drive from Chicago, it has a beautiful aqueduct that carries a wonderful echo
Timeline – all of Harding’s books exist in the same ‘universe’. Try to find the Easter Egg that outlines how they all intertwine within the timeline
Piety – a rural town 40 minutes drive south of Chicago, it is the birthplace of Ed Couper from Dead Eye: Redemption … but also Joanna Baron from The Pan Piper
