In the first of a series of short stories leading up to Brightside, the protagonist, a teenage Joe Nolan, finds himself in a comprising position. Readers learn that from a young age, people in the telepath's life often assume they know just what he wants, when all along it's he who understands their most personal thoughts and desires. This story is intended for a mature audience.

Across the nation, telepaths are rounded up and sent to the beautiful mountain town of Brightside. They're told it's just like everywhere else, probably even nicer. As long as they follow the rules and don't ever think about leaving. Joe Nolan is one of the accused, a man who spent his life hearing things people left unsaid. And now he's paying for it on his hundredth day in Brightside, fighting to keep hold of his secret in a town where no thought is safe.

The Exciting Conclusion to the Brightside Saga! In a World Where Mind Readers are Feared, Thought Thieves aren’t the Only Ones Being Tortured and Killed Dive into the world where Joe Nolan and a group of mind readers have broken out of the beautiful mountain town of Brightside, the first internment camp for Thought Thieves. Follow the compelling story of Joe Nolan whose actions have made him the number one most wanted man in America. Also high on the list are Joe’s father and a savvy and resourceful young Thought Thief named Becky. Accompany Joe and his friends as they attempt to dismantle the system that has infiltrated the lives of every citizen, creating a society where neighbors turn in their neighbors and family members are pitted against each other. Don’t let your guard down and trust no one.