"Somewhere in the Nevada desert, an experiment in human behavior unfolds in secret under the watchful eye of Wolfe Chitel, rogue neuropathologist. Chitel's startling objective is nothing short of isolating-- and eventually treating-- the biological root of evil itself. To accomplish his goal, he harnesses the obscene wealth of the pharmacological industry, the magic of Hollywood moviemaking, and the reliable sadism of a brutal mass murderer" -- dust jacket flap.