Chimera Island

Chimera Island. 

For more than a century, the tiny atoll has been the subject of legend and rumors. Mysterious sightings. Strange deaths. Unexplained disappearances. 

A transport plane sent to Chimera to evacuate frightened scientists from a climate research station on the island disappears, along with a Chinese spy ship prowling nearby waters. The U.S. Coast Guard sends its most secret team to investigate, Deployable Specialized Force-P—the P is said to stand for phenomenon.

DSF-Papa, led by Lieutenant Commander Douglas Munro Gates, discovers there is more to the legend of Chimera Island than rumors and folklore. The climate research station is wrecked. Strange creatures skulk through the jungle overgrowth. And reality may not be as it seems.

Worse, someone - or something - is determined to stop the Coasties from discovering the truth about the island. With evacuation impossible, DSF-Papa must discover the secret of Chimera Island or become part of its legend.

Editorial Reviews:

"A quick and entertaining read ... The writing is clear and consistently paced (and) draws elements from different genres as well as paranormal research to create a setting and scenario at once familiar and mysterious. The characters have enough depth and complexity to elevate the book above typical shortcomings of its genre." (BookLife Prize)

"Chimera Island is a potent blend of military action and science-fiction, with a smattering of psychological horror expertly integrated for good measure, creating a fast-paced and hard-hitting thriller that's rapidly becoming the signature of author Martin Roy Hill." (The Sci-Fi & Fantasy Reviewer.com)

"The characters in the book are well-developed, the tension builds beautifully, and I found myself holding my breath throughout the story. It definitely earns a "worth reading." (Reedsy Discovery)

"Chimera Island has just the right mix of intense plot twists and well-rounded characters. The story moves at a good pace with new dangers appearing around every corner. The eventual explanation of the strange occurrences was not what I expected, making it a fun surprise for me as a reader. A good story is nothing, however, without interesting human beings for the reader to care about. Chimera Island delivers with an exceptional cast of characters. Every man and woman on the investigative team is unique with fully developed personalities, each adding a layer of richness to the story. I found it easy to relate to each member of the team, and root for them to make it out alive. I highly recommend Chimera Island by Martin Roy Hill for anyone who likes a solid thriller tinged with weird science, in an eerie tropical setting." (Readers' Favorite)