Set against a world in turmoil, The Matrix of Evil portrays the plight of five individuals whose bond of friendship is challenged by revolution, war, and the corruption of power. It is a journey filled with political intrigue, gritty battlefields, raw sensuality, and even grotesque human mutations as the search for truth attempts to solve the mystery behind sinister forces that appear beyond control. Though told in a parallel world of the 1930s, The Matrix of Evil is a timeless epic dealing with love and hate, heroism and treachery, power and morality. It is a book about books - and the influence of their ideas. The Matrix of Evil provides insight to those who seek to understand the web of conspiracies spun by the power masters of the world. Note: the title should be italicized but the italics did not transfer from the copied text of a word file to this box. Alexander Franco holds a doctorate degree in public administration and political economy. He has taught or lectured at eight universities in four countries. A world traveler to over fifty countries, he is also an accomplished photographer and aspiring painter. The Matrix of Evil is his third book and his first work of fiction.