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 In this 5th novel of the continuing Forensic Criminal Series, Paul M. Valliant delves into the future where mind-altering technology is used to eliminate criminal behaviour. Nano-wiring was introduced in Valliant's previous novels as a technique to save the costs of housing psychopaths. In this dramatic tale of conspiracy, nano-wiring becomes a new political mandate used by the Federal Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Be prepared to be captivated by a fictional story which may soon become part of future reality. 

 Psychologically pressured by the criminal perpetrators he treats,  Dr. William Bentz a forensic psychiatrist, succumbs to a dissociative  identity disorder. Is this a classic case of a Dr. Jekyl or Mr. Hyde or  an identity disorder gone astray as William Bentz journeys into a world  of multiple personalities. Criminals who have preyed on their victims  now become the hunted. Dr. Bentz slides into his dissociative world  intent on restoring justice for the victims. But after a chance meeting  with one of his patient's who was victimized by a sexual psychopath,  William Bentz is brought back to reality and must consider the  consequences of his dilemma. He begins a journey of self reflection when  he learns the Federal Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation have  already embarked on a much larger mission. The FBCR have hired a team of  neurosurgeons to implement nanowiring as a corrective measure to rewire  the brains of criminals. 

 The stock market has just collapsed. But when Dr. Chen Li, the  prime suspect, is found dead in the Hudson River, Captain Brown suspects  there might be something deeper than meets the eye. His investigation  brings him to the door of Bioteck. Dr. Patrick Matheson, a microbial  geneticist for Bioteck, is in the business of creating new life forms.  With the assistance of his technology, Futurvison, Dr. Matheson creates  pathogens and develops techniques to destroy them. But when his work  falls into the hands of Tony Whitney, director of NCS, it is not the  eradication of a virus that is in the works. Dr. Matheson's pathogen has  been modified to eliminate government officials so a coup can take  direction of an African nation. After interrogating Dr. Parker, CEO of  Bioteck, Captain Brown learns of the conspiracy. With the new strain of  virus infecting citizens of New York, Captain Brown must move quickly to  solve the crime before anyone else dies. 

 Through his electromagnetic research, Dr. Steele struggles to understand its biomedical application as a way of curing disorders. In pursuit of his research, Michael Steele becomes embroiled in a struggle with Dr. Wilson, administrator of the Neurocognitive Institute. After a murder, Dr. Steele must evade the wary eye of Detective Callum whose main intent is to arrest him for the homicide. Other characters include Bob Jacks a police officer discharged for corrupt practises, Reuben Black a criminal lawyer with a shady past, and Jena Smith a woman who uses her charm to advance her agenda. These characters are woven into a story that delves into their complicit past. Through introspection and self-analysis these characters ponder their fate. A fast flowing final scene brings the villains and heroes together to provide an exciting finish to this novel. 

 CURRENTLY OUT OF STOCK :  In this fictional novel, Detective Brown is cast as the protagonist whose approach toward justice is cast in his crime control model. Detective Brown finds himself in conflict with lawyers whose model of due process interferes with his attempt to incarcerate the criminal element of New York. In his work, Detective Brown encounters Emerald Lee, a terrorist who is wounded at the scene of his latest crime. Emerald Lee is incarcerated but later sent to the Bingham Neurosurgical Centre to remove a blood clot suffered from a bullet wound during his arrest. In preparation for his surgery, Emerald Lee encounters medical specialists who evaluate him. Unknown to Lee, nanotechnology is used during the surgical procedure to remove his homicidal aggressive behaviour. This fictional novel reflects on the early pioneering research of neurosurgical specialists who utilized electrode implantation to thwart aggressive behaviour. In this novel, nanowiring is explored as the technique of controlling aggressive psychopaths.