In Book Two of The Ellie Chronicles, Mikaela Martin lends the first-person narrative the adolescent conversational tone that continues the harrowing story of war, survival, and suspense after Australia is invaded. Ellie's Aussie cadence is by turns sarcastic, humorous, and articulate as she weaves the ongoing dangers of post-war trauma. She, her deaf foster brother, Gavin, and their high school Liberation friends face the enemy with fear, courage, and quick-witted escapes.