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Luke Ellis

The protagonist of the novel, this young boy has exceptional intelligence and the ability to move objects with his mind.

Tim Jamieson

This man finds himself in DuPray, South Carolina, where he takes a position as night knocker. He later helps the protagonist of the novel.

Mrs. Sigsby

This character is responsible for the daily running of the Institute; when the protagonist escapes, she accompanies the retrieval teams.

Trevor Stackhouse

This character is the head of security at the Institute.

Avery Dixon

This young boy is a powerful telepathic. After he is taken to the immersion tank, his powers increase dramatically.

Maureen Alvorson

One of the cleaning women at the Institute, this woman keeps her illness (and her son) a secret. The protagonist helps her solve a debt problem, and, in return, this character helps him escape.

Nicky Wilholm

This character is another resident of the Institute...

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