Equation for Evil A Novel Author:Philip Caputo Set in contemporary California, Equation for Evil examines the anatomy of a horrific crime: a lone gunman, Duane Boggs, has opened fire on a busload of Asian-American children, then turned the gun on himself. In response to public outcry, forensic psychiatrist Leander Heartwood and police officer Gabriel Chin are ordered to investigate th... more »e crime, develop a psychological profile of Boggs and establish a motive. Their investigation leads them through Boggs's sordid history including his involvement with white supremacist groups and with Mace Weathers, a seemingly personable college student with a consuming inner turmoil. A powerful, shocking story that probes a dark underside of contemporary society, Equation for Evil offers the reading experience one expects from Philip Caputo.« less