"Everyone can hear everyone else's thoughts in an overwhelming, neverending stream of Noise. Just a month away from the birthday that will make him a man. Todd and his dog, Manchee-- whose thoughts Todd can hear, too, whether he wants to or not-- stumble upon an area of complete silence. they find that in a town where privacy is impossible, something terrible has been hidden-- a secret so awful that Todd and Manchee must run for their lives. But how do you escape when your pursuers can hear your every thought?"--Container.