A classic of negative utopia. American scientist Dr. Sevilla succeeds in teaching dolphins to speak. However, his research project quickly spirals into an international military conspiracy that threatens his own life and world peace. With a light touch, revealing wit, and subtle irony, Merle presents a thriller about intelligence and its misuse, about humanity and madness. "A rational creature emerged from concern for the future of our planet. Action-packed, philosophically seasoned, and extremely thrilling.".