16 - Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Dr. Arthur Maxons ambitious dream is to create the perfect artificial human being. After twelve failed experiments that resulted in grotesque, subhuman creatures, he finally believes he has succeeded with Number Thirteen‚Aîan ideal companion for his beloved daughter, Virginia. However, his dark ambitions are thrown into chaos when pirates and his treacherous assistant, Carl von Horn, disrupt his plans. Will Dr. Maxon‚As creation become a blessing or a curse? - Summary by Mark Nelson