Dr. Charlene Klerk, Biologist and Chemist, a young scientist who has lost her family and her early memories. Whilst at a scientific conference, she is attacked by other-worldly creatures and revealed to forces that seek to use her to bring both an ancient terror to the world, and a new one. Yet there are greater forces at work and allies rising to fight with her, to hold back the evils. Despite their seemingly, overwhelming numbers, the legions of darkness may have awakened forces even they cannot control, as the Chimera, ancient guardian of life, makes its’ final moves to preserve reality. Still, can a naive teenage girl, her chauffer, a university professor and a stage illusionist hold off the bizarre, powerful and dangerous creatures before they crush the Earth’s defenders? Ordinary people might fail, but the forces of darkness have made a grave error; their interference activating latent powers in the four, powers that are starting to manifest. Now, the hordes must face the Rise of the Chimera And in the back ground, the ancient evil plots treachery, its’ entry into our realm and the end of all hope.

What if there was a world where man no longer reigned and evolution ran backwards? There is such a world, and it's closer than you think. Marooned on planet Niburu, a disgraced fighter pilot turned Bounty Hunter, Commander Zacary Ryker, must choose between revenge and protecting a band of human castaways as he reluctantly leads them and their genetically engineered Chimera mercenaries against his nemesis and a brutal race of aliens. Sometimes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend. He's just not human...

Enjoy this FREE dystopian, genetic engineering story about hybrids by bestselling science-fantasy author L. S. O'Dea. Imagine a world filled with human-animal hybrids. They're stronger than us. Faster. More deadly and hungry. Always hungry. Now, step inside the laboratory and witness their creation. Created as weapons. Designed to obey. No one expected them to want revenge. This is Mutter's story. For the first time in his life he's afraid. Afraid of the shots his new master is giving him. Afraid that if he doesn’t escape, he’ll become food for one of the creatures in the nearby cages or worse... He'll become one of them. Rise of the River Man, book one, in the Chimera Chronicles is a stand-alone dystopian, genetic engineering science-fantasy story about human-animal hybrids. It’s urban fantasy/science fiction that’ll make you question who the real monsters are. If you love animals, this book will make you root for those in the laboratory. Fans of Adrian Tchaikovsky, J.N. Chaney, and K.J. Gillenwater will love this series.

British intelligence section, M.I. X, has struck a heavy blow against the mighty Ghe'Dar, defeating their military on Earth and forcing a change of plan for the remainder. The team have earned their breathing space to recuperate, train, learn and plan. However, the Ghe'Dar have conquered hundreds of worlds, with their superior technology and fierce disregard for life, immediately initiate a new plan, led by the team's nemesis, Blavnic. While the Ghe'Dar countdown to their vengeance, the Coven are exacting their own, They unleash Ancient shadow hunters to run down the Chimera, and dark magic to destroy both M.I. X, and the Circle; their ranks growing as the end of days nears. Simultaneously, the Demon Lord calls in John's mark; its plans progressing as John's treachery at CERN reveals dire consequences, for the Coven and Klerk family; past and present. Darkness is gathering , the light failing and at the heart of it all Sylvia and her second offspring, the demonically endowed 'Other' grows, awaiting their moment to strike. Will there be any hope left once the Coven end their pursuit of the Chimera? Books also by this Author “The Chimera Saga” 1. Rise of the Chimera

Afghanistan veteran Jim Chapel has been enlisted in a new war. This time it's in his own backyard . . . and even more deadly. A small band of fugitives escapes from a secret upstate New York military facility, leaving a trail of bodies in its wake. Each fugitive has a target—an innocent civilian—and will not stop until that target has been eliminated. Wounded Special Forces veteran Jim Chapel has been stuck behind a desk rather than out in the field, but medical technology has finally caught up with his ambitions. Coupled with his unstoppable determination, it will take him back to where he thrives: the thick of the action. Drafted into a new war, this time in our homeland, Chapel is tasked with hunting a group of escapees from a top secret military compound—all extremely deadly, genetically modified killers—and unraveling the mystery behind their existence. Aided by an enigmatic woman named Angel and a courageous, beautiful veterinarian, Chapel begins a cross-country hunt to stop the murders. But are the killers really rogues, or are they part of a sinister conspiracy that reaches into the highest levels?

Amidst the turmoil of the First World War, a new breed of superhuman is born as a result of illegal chemical weapons. Marie Curie experiments upon them, sometimes with terrifying consequences. While some members of this unique new class of society choose to fight against injustice, others use their extraordinary capabilities to spread terror. However, something far more powerful is lurking on the horizon, a threat that could erase them from existence for good. Up against enemies who can hypnotise, walk through walls and even more unimaginable things - what chance does the human race have?

Developmental biology is at the core of all biology. This text emphasises the principles and key developments in order to provide an approach and style that will appeal to students at all levels.