From the first few pages of this novel readers are going to be hooked. Maya, a young speech therapist is asked to take on the case of Lucas Blackthorn, a feral young man who hasn't spoken a word since arriving at Congdon hospital. Maya elicits one word from the dangerous and mysterious man, "Keys." That's because he has her by the throat in an escape attempt. Where did he come from and where does he want to escape to, the hooks are in!