Preble Jefferson can see five seconds into the future. When government agencies become aware of his skill, Preble will do whatever it takes to protect his family. But as events spiral out of control, he must weigh the cost of his gift against the loss of his humanity.

Muzhduk the Ugli the Fourth is a 300-pound boulder-throwing mountain man from Siberia whose tribal homeland is stolen by an American lawyer to build a butterfly conservatory for wealthy tourists. In order to restore his people's land and honor, Muzhduk must travel to Harvard Law School to learn how to throw words instead of boulders.