Intelligence. Integrity. Courage. Wisdom. These are the qualities a Receiver of Memory must have. And one more which can only be named, but not described. The Capacity to See Beyond. Jonas lives safely within the community, a place where there is no war, no hunger and no pain. But when he is selected as the Receiver of Memory, he starts to discover dark secrets that lie beneath the surface of his perfect world. Secrets that will lead him to undertake an incredible journey.. .