14-year-old Max Brunner's life takes a sudden and chaotic turn when he discovers that he is a Mover-a rare class of human born with Telekinetic abilities-and a shocking truth about his shady stepfather, who is bent on destroying him for the benefit of a top secret operation. Max is forced into hiding for the sake of his life. But he cannot hide forever. He must ultimately confront his stepfather and face a danger much bigger than himself: a century long war among Movers that not only threatens the existence of Movers, but humankind as a whole.