"A rip-roaring adventure through the dark underbelly of science. If you are still under the belief that science is an impartial, noble pursuit of knowledge untainted by ego or undue influence then prepare to be shocked as Grant illustrates that throughout history, dark forces have undermined the scientific process time and time again—invariably to the detriment of both science and the public.... One of the joys of Grant's book is his willingness to name names when it comes to the villains (and occasional heroes) of science—this is not a mild-mannered or impartial report. Grant exposes those responsible for the subversion of science through the ages—not only its major players such as Lysenko and Hwang Woo-Suk, but even those smalltime tricksters whose malfeasance hardly registered outside of scientific circles."—Sense About Science