Alone in the battle within himself, nineteen-year-old Colsson limps along in life bitter, angry, hurt, and tired. So great is his plight, he refuses to accept any thought, any hope of being cared about. Even when he meets someone his age, he holds fast to the truth: no one cares.

All he wants is to be released, though he dare not allow himself hope. Who can free his bitter mind and hurting spirit? Who can give him the healing his body and soul long for? Who can love a wretch like him with the love his soul thirsts for? How long can he hid the secret he guards within?