<p><strong>On the planet Olinda few vices are illegal.</strong></p><p>That includes using technology from the Galactics&mdash;the ultra-intelligent species at the galaxy&rsquo;s core&mdash;to incorporate the DNA of other species to gain powerful new abilities. Members of the Moreau Society seek self-improvement through <pwa class=pwa-mark pwa-mark-done data-pwa-category=grammar data-pwa-dictionary-word=life data-pwa-hint=Possible missing determiner data-pwa-id=pwa-65320CD6EBC3B64A72A4AEA6B01E833F data-pwa-rule-id=DET_CG_3 data-pwa-suggestions=a life~the life>life</pwa>-threatening genetic manipulation.</p><p>A member of the Moreau Society Brock Marsden enhanced his speed agility and visual acuity to become a better detective.</p><p>When a wealthy banker hires Brock to investigate the murder of the banker&rsquo;s daughter he throws himself into the deadly case. Brock deals with his new alien intern his complicated love life and a police chief who&rsquo;d like to shut him out of the case as he pursues the elusive killer.</p><p>It will take all of Brock&rsquo;s Galactic-enhanced abilities to stop this killer&mdash;and maybe more than Brock imagines.</p>