Albrick's Gold

by Simon LeVay

From the man behind the controversial "gay brain" studies comes a chilling tale of medical experimentation run amok. Dr. Roger Cavendish, one of America's leading researchers into the mysteries of sexuality and the mind, finds himself faced with a medical mystery straight out of his worst nightmares. A rise in violent crime is detected in the student body of ultraconservative Levitican University, home of Cavendish's rival, Guy Albrick. While Albrick's studies seem to reflect the findings of Cavendish; that sexuality is somehow linked to innate brain structure. Albrick goes further in claiming to have developed a clinical procedure for the manipulation of sexual orientation. Cavendish is initially skeptical of such claims, and gradually uncovers evidence that Levitican University students have become the subjects of highly unethical, scientifically unsound experiments in genetic engineering. With a little help, Cavendish begins to unravel the mystery behind the shocking crimes on the Levitican campus; even as the wave of violence threatens to overtake him and all others in its path. With Albrick's Gold , Simon LeVay has fashioned the darker ramifications of today's cutting-edge science into a classic medical thriller.

Genres: Fiction

293 pages, Hardcover

First published April 1, 1997

About the author

Dr. Simon LeVay is a writer and lecturer with a background in neuroscience. He is best known for his research on the brain and sexuality, but has also spent many years studying the visual system. He has written or co-authored several books on sexuality, and coauthored books on such diverse topics as earthquakes and volcanoes, extraterrestrial life, and Parkinson's disease. He has even written a novel. Dr. Simon LeVay lives in West Hollywood, California.

Reviews

[Neil Munday · Rating 2 out of 5]

wierd. wouldnt read it twice