by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Carlota Moreau: The only daughter of a researcher who is either a genius or a madman.  Montgomery Laughton: An outcast who assists Dr. Moreau with his experiments.  The Lizaldes, owners of magnificent haciendas and plentiful coffers.  The hybrids, the fruits of the doctor’s labor.  All of them live in a perfectly balanced and static world, which is jolted by the abrupt arrival of Eduardo Lizalde, the charming and careless son of Dr. Moreau’s patron, who will unwittingly begin a dangerous chain reaction.  For Moreau keeps secrets, Carlota has questions, and, in the sweltering heat of the jungle, passions may ignite.