The Monster Men

Résumé
Professor Arthur Maxon withdraws to a remote island in the East Indies to pursue forbidden experiments aimed at creating artificial human life. As his work progresses, his fixation on achieving the perfect result intensifies, centering on Number Thirteen. Around him, darker forces gather, bringing danger to those connected with the project, including his daughter Virginia. Threats come from figures such as pirates and treasure hunters, as well as from within his immediate circle, including his own assistant. Set up as a science fiction adventure inspired by Frankenstein, the story explores how the fate of Virginia may depend on the enigmatic, seemingly soulless Number Thirteen.