This is a thriller/mystery science fantasy novel about autistic savants used for the purpose of overthrowing world governments for the personal ambitions of an egomaniac and his mother. We are allowed to see the points of view of several characters, including at least one of the autistic savants, and as the plot unfolds we see many spy agencies involved on all sides.
The author keeps the writing and the action interesting with odd twists and turns of the plot, miraculous escapes, amazing inventions, and very unusual words. The character development is good--you even feel close to a couple of evil spies--and see a ridiculous romance unfold, but the amazing inner thoughts of Pyotr and Marta, empaths who must save the world, is most haunting.
I had to go to LA recently for a pension seminar and it kept my attention on the plane and the Metro, and in my hotel room, so although it was a complex plot with many characters, it remained a page-turner throughout. There is an interesting section at the back where the author describes the facts that the story was based on. Its surprising how much of the book could be true. Scary even.
This isn't exactly a classic, but how many of us only read classics? If you like science fiction or mysteries or spy thrillers, here it is all wrapped in one.
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