Improbable by Adam Fawer

Review by Andrea Maloney

David Caine, is a compulsive gambler with a brilliant mathematical mind who is also subject to epileptic seizures. One night he makes a costly mistake and suffers the most intense seizure he has ever had. Desperate to get his seizures and his life under control he agrees to test a new experimental medication with incredible results. Not sure if what is happening is real or if he is on the verge of a psychotic break, David finds himself on the run, trying to save his life and his very sanity.
Improbable is an intense thriller with loads of twists and turns, likeable characters, believable villains and an intriguing premise that will keep you reading long into the night. There are detailed explanations about probability theory, quantum physics and other scientific principles that some people might feel bogs down the story but I rather enjoyed it. I think I understood the concepts better in this book than I did when in college. A terrific first novel from an author I hope to read more from very soon.