Evil Genius, by Catherine Jinks (Harcourt, 2007)

Cadel Piggott has always been smarter than everyone around him, undertaking acts of calculated chaos and revenge, first out of idle curiosity, and later encouraged by his therapist. When he discovers his true nature as the only son of evil genius Dr. Phineas Darkkon, and begins his studies at the secret Axis Institute for World Domination, he figures he’s found his true calling. Then people start dying and/or disappearing, and Cadel’s forced to reexamine his entire life and morality. Does he have what it takes to live up to his full potential and his father’s expectations? Evil Genius is a fascinating examination of good versus evil in a world where nothing is black and white, and no one is what they appear to be. Jenks really delves into what it takes to be the bad guy, in a refreshingly different, highly compelling tale.


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