Equation for Evil: A Novel

Set in contemporary California, Equation for Evil examines the anatomy of a horrific crime: a lone gunman, Duane Boggs, has opened fire on a busload of Asian-American children, then turned the gun on himself. In response to public outcry, forensic psychiatrist Leander Heartwood and police officer Gabriel Chin are ordered to investigate the crime, develop a psychological profile of Boggs and establish a motive. Their investigation leads them through Boggs's sordid history including his involvement with white supremacist groups and with Mace Weathers, a seemingly personable college student with a consuming inner turmoil.

A powerful, shocking story that probes a dark underside of contemporary society, Equation for Evil offers the reading experience one expects from Philip Caputo.