The Chimera Code

A punchy, compelling cyber-thriller that deftly weaves magic and technology together.

<i>The Chimera Code </i> starts off at full-speed, and Santos has a definite gift for writing action scenes, but the book's actually at it's most compelling when it slows down - the world-building here is meticulous and convincing, and the character development of Zee, one of the two protagonists, is sympathetic and well-drawn. A detailed, exciting read.

I adore Cyberpunk so once i'd started this novel i slurped my way though it like a smoothie on a hot summer's day. It really reminds me of a Jet Li movie called "The One". If you're a fan of Gibson, Tad Williams or Austin Dragon you'll love this. Everything a cyberpunk futurist needs in a novel.

The Chimera Code by Wayne Santos is a great take on SF/Cyberpunk, with plenty of worldbuilding, tech deep dives and action to keep any reader entertained. Santos does a great job at allowing the reader to slowly learn about the world he's created; no heavy-handed exposition ruins the flow of his story. His character development is solid, with each character's motivations and ambitions discovered through their actions and words with shifts and growth over time feeling organic rather than plotted. Santos has an eye for action, as both combat and hacking feel tense and impactful. Best of all, this book sets up perfectly for a sequel (or series), which should allow the reader to peel back more and more of the intertwined nature of magic, technology and history Santos has woven together.