Melanie is a very special girl. Dr. Caldwell calls her "our little genius." Every morning, Melanie waits in her cell to be collected for class. When they come for her, Sergeant Parks keeps his gun pointing at her while two of his people strap her into the wheelchair. She thinks they don't like her. She jokes that she won't bite, but they don't laugh. Melanie loves school. She tells her teacher all the things she'll do when she grows up. Melanie doesn't know why this makes Miss Justineau look sad. This is a sensational thriller, perfect for fans of Stephen King, Justin Cronin, and Neil Gaiman.