Isolate by L.E. Modesitt

Modesitt can get wordy and is a social scientist in his writing.  His social commentary is often subtle and occasionally less than subtle.  In a fictional land government is in need of a change.  The major characters are a councilor, one of sixty-six and his two security aides. How they go about making change is the plot.

Avrall, an empath, and Dekkard an isolate are security specialists guarding Obreduur a Craft Councilor.   Avrall’s ability to sense others thoughts and Dekkard’s exceptional reflexes do an admirable job of protecting Obreduur. 

The three find themselves dealing with assassins, political chicanery and the tedium of politicking.

Once again those who avidly read Modesitt are aware that his books carry a load of societal insights.  There is some action.

I really enjoyed the book and I always lament there isn’t more on the last page. 

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