Syndrome

the long version

"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.