When the bank pulls the plug, John and Susan Carter have thirty one days to findone-and -a-half million pounds, or they will loose everything. Then out of the blue steps Mr Sarotzini, who offers to solve all their problems on one conditionSusan must be the father of his child. But who is he, and why does everyone who asks end up dead?How come he knows so much about the Carters? Why does Susan's prgnancy hurt so much?