Just barely scraping by with her job at a tannery, she’s resigned to a dreary life in the port town of Durc, caring for her younger sister, Zosa. That is, until the Hotel Magnifique comes to town.

This volume uniquely engages biology students in active learning, scientific thinking and skill development. It is beloved for its Socratic narrative style, its emphasis on experimental evidence and its dedication to active learning.

Each page of the book is designed in the spirit of active learning, asking students to apply critical thinking skills as they learn key concepts.

Obsession of a Mad Man is a mystery/thriller.