Cain's Blood

Girard's debut novel revolves around a covert research group working with the military to see if DNA clones of serial killers can become perfect soldiers with no compunction to kill. Researchers also want to explore the nature vs. nurture theory by comparing clones raised in abusive situations identical to the original killers' childhoods with those who have had a caring upbringing. Is the urge to kill solely genetic, or does environment play a part? But when the now-teenage clones escape and leave bloody destruction in their wake, former military operative Shawn Castillo is charged with finding the clones before they cause more devastation. Assisting Castillo is a Jeffrey Dahmer clone who may be as dangerous as the teens they're tracking. Issued simultaneously with this title is a young adult version, Project Cain, narrated from young Jeff's perspective as a boy appalled by his genetic heritage, betrayed by those he trusted, and afraid of what he might become.