Streaking-A Novel of Probability

For hundreds of years
the male members of the Kilcannon family have considered themselves to
be the beneficiaries of distortions in the statistical distribution of
chance, associating their most fortunate windfalls with visual
distortions that they call “streaks.” This belief has led to the
accumulation of a vast heritage of superstitions—rules which, if broken,
might allegedly terminate the privilege.

The current heir, Canny
Kilcannon, is anxious to dispose of this burden, but is unsure as to how
far he can go in tempting fate. When his father dies, his life is
further complicated when a female beneficiary of a similar centuries-old
lucky streak reveals herself to him. Lissa suggests that they attempt
the ultimate experiment—to test the boundaries of their gift. Can they
succeed? Or will they bring down upon them the “black lightning” of
which both of their traditions warn?

ASIN: B006G3L2DO