Scientific experiments go awry when a mad doctor starts mixing genes in his laboratory in the hope of cooking up the ideal son. But before the proud new father realizes he's in over his head, he winds up with a mutated horror on his hands.

Dr. Robin Cook (born May 4, 1940 in New York City, New York) is an American physician and novelist who writes about medicine and topics affecting public health.
He is best known for combining medical writing with the thriller genre. Several of his books have been bestsellers on the "New York Times" Bestseller List. Several of his books have also been featured in Reader's Digest.