Deep in the woods of Maine, there is a dark state facility where kids, abducted from across the United States, are incarcerated. In the "Institute" they are subjected to a series of tests and procedures meant to combine their exceptional gifts - telepathy, telekinesis - for concentrated effect. Luke Ellis is the latest recruit. And he has a gift which the "Institute" wants to use... Thrilling, suspenseful, heartbreaking - a stunning novel of childhood betrayed and hope regained.