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The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is a science fiction classic by R. L. Stevenson. Summary of the Book John Utterson’s first encounter with the name of the nefarious Mr. Hyde began when he hears of his crimes from a relative. He begins to wonder how any man could be so evil as to harm a child just for running into him. The more he hears about Hyde, the more curious he becomes. When he hears that his friend, Dr. Jekyll, has named Hyde as his sole inheritor, he begins to wonder what diabolical grip Hyde must have on the Doctor. He tries to contact Jekyll, only to be turned away. Soon, Mr. Hyde becomes the centre of attention when he is named as a murder suspect. Utterson investigates Jekyll’s connection with the case, and begins to see horrific similarities between Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. What connects these two unlikely comrades? Despite the years since its release, the answer continues to shock readers. About Robert Louis Stevenson R. L. Stevenson was a Scottish novelist, poet, travel writer and essayist. Some of his other famous novels are Kidnapped and Treasure Island. The above title has been adapted several times for theatre and film, most recently in 2008 starring Dougray Scott, Tom Skerritt and Krista Bridges.