The Island of Dr. Moreau

The novel follows Edward Prendick, a man who survives a maritime disaster and is rescued by a ship.

He is eventually left on an island where he encounters Dr. Moreau, a scientist notorious for his vivisection experiments.

On the island, Prendick discovers that Moreau has been conducting bizarre experiments to create 'Beast Folk' by genetically modifying animals to give them human-like characteristics.

The story delves into themes of evolution, ethics in science, and the nature of humanity, highlighting the moral and societal implications of Moreau's experiments and the eventual collapse of his creations' adherence to the laws imposed upon them.