When Jem looks into the eyes of another person a number pops into her head. She did not know until her mother died that the number she sees is their date of death. Because of this curse, Jem keeps to herself and does not allow herself to get close to anyone. That is until she meets Spider. Spider is the first person to really see Jem and wants to be her friend. Jem hopes that this might be her chance for happiness. Her hope is shattered when her ability to see numbers sets off events that puts her and Spider's life in jeopardy. Where can they run? Will she and Spider find happiness before his number comes up? Numbers is a thrilling read!