Chimera (Universe Eventual Book 1)

On the verge of extinction, the Stephen’s Point colony must take desperate measures to save themselves. Without communication or resupply from Earth for the last fifteen years, the colony has but one chance to survive: restore the ancient starship Chimera and train a young crew to pilot her. The fate of the entire colony rests on the shoulders of a pair of misfits: Theo Puck, a sixteen-year-old hacker with a gift for speaking to machines, and fifteen-year-old Selena Samuelson, a brash but talented pilot with a dark secret in her past.

To Theo, the Mandate to crew the Chimera seems like a game—one he isn’t invited to play. A brutal murder changes everything. Left with no choice, Theo has to complete the Selection training and make it aboard the Chimera or face terrible consequences.

Selena wants to do what she does best—fly. Piloting her father’s ore trawler is the only life she’s known before a horrifying accident strands her aboard the Hydra, the station responsible for rebuilding the Chimera. Forced into the Mandate testing against her will, Selena encounters an unexpected ally, forever changing the way she sees the Chimera and herself.

Forced to make brutal choices in order to survive, Theo and Selena’s fates intertwine. But behind the scenes, someone else sets into motion events that could destroy everything they’re fighting to protect.

PRAISE FOR CHIMERA:

“I loved the world, and thought the authors walked the line between great description and action perfectly ... a cracking start to what promises to be an amazing series.”
—Tash McAdam, International Bestselling Author of The Psionics Series

“Chimera is an epic tale of rebellion, prophecy, and perseverance. With touches of Ender’s Game, and echoes of Asimov and Heinlein, this visionary story is a tense, exhilarating ride.”
—Richard Thomas, author of Disintegration

"The writing is vibrant and direct with young characters who show the same bravery, impatience and enthusiasm as their real-world counterparts ... a trait shared with some of the best work of Asimov and Anne McCaffrey. I highly recommend a trip into deep space on the Chimera.”
—Brendan Foley (Under the Wire, The Riddle)

"This book took me completely by surprise (in the best way possible) and didn’t let me breathe until the very last page. I can honestly say that I cannot wait for the next book in the series."
—Literary Breadcrumbs (http://stanislavakohut.com)

"The dual protagonists, Theo and Selena, feel like real people on the page. You can't help but root for them, and you will recognize yourself in their flaws and triumphs. The antagonists, especially Marcus, are well-drawn individuals with their own motivations and complexities."
—MFranken (Goodreads Review)

"This book has it all: solid writing, realistic characters, and an entertaining story."
—KDHreviews.com

"This book grabbed me by the spine and yanked me through its pages in just a few fast days. Packed with action. Wall to wall conflict. Real human emotion and intrigue. And I don’t even read science fiction!"
—Michael Pugh (Goodreads Review)

"I'm usually not a big fan of young adult novels or sci-fi/dystopian books either, but I really liked this book! The writing style seemed more advanced than other books of this genre, which I appreciated. The plot was engaging, the characters were interesting, and the book was a refreshing read. I actually didn't want to put it down. Now I am looking forward to reading the other two books!"
—Jessie Davenport (Goodreads Review)

"Chimera was an exciting, riveting, well written science fiction story that I could barely tear myself away from. I had a hard time putting the book down even when I knew I should be doing something else."
—Goodreads Review