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The Rise of the River-Man: An exciting genetic engineering horror story (Chimera Chronicles Book 1) Kindle Edition

by L. S. O'Dea (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 277 ratings
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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.

Book one in the Chimera Chronicles is a stand-alone dystopian, genetic engineering story about human-animal hybrids. It’s urban fantasy/science fiction that’ll make you question who the real monsters are. Whether you’re an animal rights activist or just love your pets, this book will make you root for those in the laboratory.

Winner of the Many-Books May 2019 Horror Book of the Month
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    October 30, 2015
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    13 - 18 years
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Winner of the May 2019 Book of the Month.If you are the type of horror fan who roots for the monster instead of the humans, then Rise of the River Man is going to be right up your alley. It is dark and disturbing enough to satisfy the biggest horror fans, but also features unique monsters that are actually human-animal hybrids instead of the usual dimwitted creatures. Rise of the River Man is also unique in the sense that it has the first book in the Conguise Chronicles, but it also has a parent series, called Lake of Sins. While it is not essential to read the Lake of Sins series to appreciate the Conguise Chronicles, the author has such a compelling way of telling stories that you will want to do so.

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Chimera Chronicles series:These stories are standalone but best if read in order, especially volumes 3, 4, and 5.
  • Volume 1: Rise Of The River Man (Mutter's Story)
  • Volume 2: Feeding Fersia
  • Volume 3: Breaking the Brush Men
  • Volume 4: Rage of the Rattus Norvegicus
  • Volume 5: Leaving Level Five
Lake of Sins series:Note: These are not standalone books and should be read in order.
  • Book 1:  Escape
  • Book 2:  Secrets In Blood
  • Book 3:  Hangman's Army
  • Book 4:  Betrayed 
  • Book 5:  Whispers From The Past
  • Book 6:  Machinations (coming soon)
  • Book 7:  The Black Market (coming)
  • Book 7:  A Legend Reborn (coming)

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B014I7M82I
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ LSODea; 1st edition (October 30, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 30, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3449 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 118 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.1 4.1 out of 5 stars 277 ratings

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CDWB
5.0 out of 5 stars Lake of Sins
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023
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This was a fantastical tale about genetic engineering on the people that were considered lower then the Almighty's. The Almighty's were considered the rulers of the world after The Great War killed everything except a small remnant of the people. They were divided into classes, the servants, the guards, and of course the Almighty's. The scientists use the guards and servants as their base for the many creatures they genetically modified. The River man was initially a brutal guard who was bought for the new experiments. He was painfully changed into a "thing" that exists only in water. He has gills, flipper feet and hands, and a tail. He escaped from the lab and is now a resident in the Lake of Sins. Good book, well written, interesting plot and I'd recommend this book.
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C.P.
4.0 out of 5 stars very good
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024
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Very good story about a world of slaves and masters. The masters can do anything they want. In this story a doctor is experimenting on transforming slaves into different kinds animals. One of these slaves falls in love with another and they try to remain together. My only complaint is the story was to short.
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Saundra Wright
5.0 out of 5 stars a fantastic spin-off series
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2018
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Rise of the Riverman is the start of a fantastic spin-off series in the land of Lake of
Sins. If you have read any of that series you probably wondered where some of the monstrous creature came from. This is your chance to find out! If not then it is a great introduction to the world.

Mutter is a guard. He has made his owner money in organized fights, but when he loses a fight, he is cast off. Sent to the shelter, he must either get adopted by a new owner or killed.

Ableson is a scientist working for Professor Conguise. He is looking for a large, strong guard to use in his experiments. He needs someone obedient, one who will follow all orders without question. Mutter is perfect.

Mutter has no idea what he is in for; being used in the experiment will change everything about his body. Though the experiment causes great pain, Mutter endures. However when he gets a chance he escapes.

What will become of Mutter? His mutation can’t be stopped. Where can he hide? Will he be found by Ableson and brought back? What is it that he is becoming? Find the answers in Rise of the Riverman.
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Bookwyrm
3.0 out of 5 stars Not what I was hoping for
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2020
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WTH!! I bought this because it sounded interesting and I loved The Shape of Water. This is not the shape of water! It was an interesting story, but kinda short and really struggling to pull off the supposed romance. And the ending left me in shock!!! I hated the ending. I won't spoil it for others but the ending is really really disappointing in my opinion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Genetic chaos
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2020
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This story is scary but possibly waiting for us somewhere in the future. Genetically enhanced and morphing species occurs in the beginning of this series. Mutt, an ugly, scared fighter, a Guardian, has lead a life of aggression. The social classes are redefined in this series into three distinct classes: Almighty's, humans; Guardians, large slightly furred beings born to protest their Almighty masters; Slaves, slight of figure and servants to the Almighty's. Failure to perform your job or loss of usefulness means a certain death at the shelters. Expendables there are used in many gruesome ways all ending in death. Mutt becomes the property of Dr Conguise's research facility. The good doctor is developing a genetic modification of possible warriors, army first line defenders against the other surviving communities after the apocalypses. The other separate distant communities seek more mechanical means of defense, that is not the purpose of this lab. Mutt is probed, and deformed but retains a connection to a Slave known as Sweet, who helped him recover and hide from his last unsuccessful fight. She can see him as he really is and follows him into captivity. As he morphs, so does his behavior and that is the tragedy of the tale. What does love mean for each of them and how can they express it across the genetic chasm? This was a free book to read and review and I am not connected to anyone involved. This is a series that carries chill forebodings and sadness as its theme. Man is man, the noblest of creatures?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Enthralling
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2022
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This tale of an experiment gone too right in a strange society is interesting and terrifying at the same time. Can't wait to read more!
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Jean S.
4.0 out of 5 stars Horrifying for those who are monsters.
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
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Speechless! I am completely awestruck by this book by L.S. O'Dea, Rise of the River Man. I had read the book blurb, so I knew there would be experimentation and some gruesome creatures, but this was so much more! I loved the characters, Mutter: a former guard, tuned fighter, and Sweet: a house servant who helped Mutter.
I also liked this author's writing style. I loved the descriptive approach taken throughout the book, so you could genuinely empathize with the characters.

What I disliked about the book was the length. I really wanted more of the story, and hoped it might come in the next book. However, from what I read on that book blurb, it appears to just be another poor victim of the professor's. So I don't think I'll go there. I liked this book, so after a few days I may change my mind.
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AlbMonk
2.0 out of 5 stars Read Like The Shape of Water
Reviewed in the United States on April 12, 2024
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This story very much had a "The Shape of Water" feel to it. I was not too keen on "The Shape of Water" neither was I too keen on "Rise of the River-Man". It went in a completely different direction than what I thought it would go. At first having a Lord of the Rings feel to it with strong orc (Fighter) characters to the feeble Elf (Servant) characters and human (Almighty) characters. Only for the Fighter to be turned into a fish essentially. And, what would become of the fish's Sweet love? Though creative, this story was a bit too corny for my taste. Good writing and good character development, but just wasn't my taste.
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Jacqueline Chambo
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Read
Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2019
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I received this book as an Arc opportunity & I’m leaving an honest, unbiased review.
This was my 1st time reading the horror genre & I can honestly say it truly exceeded my expectations. The twist of it being based on the view from the creature was fantastic, found myself emotionally conflicted at times, I thoroughly enjoyed this book & it has convinced me that the horror genre has more then “scares” to it.
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wendyL
5.0 out of 5 stars I want more of this series.. Fast..
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 1, 2017
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I need more of these books.. Like yesterday.. Brilliant series my new favourite author. I've now read everything she's written and I want more!!
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JH
3.0 out of 5 stars Started off ok
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 24, 2023
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But towards the end it got rather tedious
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Madoap
2.0 out of 5 stars Too Short
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 26, 2020
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This is a very short story. Although the write up says 133 pages it's actually only 107 the rest made up of promos. The story was quite interesting and certainly different but without reading the other series you dont really understand what is going on. There are a few pages explaining the back story but they are at the back of the book rather than the front. If the book was longer and the back story filled in I am sure it would have been an enjoyable read. This is just my own opinion others love it that's the joy of reading.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Three Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 28, 2016
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A good read
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