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Black Force Shorts #2
The Chimera
HARD HITTING. FAST PACED.
QUICK, EXPLOSIVE THRILL RIDES.
BLACK FORCE SHORTS BY MATT ROGERS.
In the mountains of Bhutan, a dark secret has been concealed from the rest of the world for months. Deep in the underbelly of an ancient, abandoned monastery, a collection of sinister individuals slave away at their workstations in an attempt to concoct a virus.
A terrifying pathogen.
The chimera...
Colt Griffin, a Special Forces operative with great ambition, is contacted by a mysterious organisation known as Black Force. He's been soul searching in the Paro Valley, alone in Bhutan to find himself before diving into a career in government black operations. Little does he know the hell that awaits him in the mountains. He's the only person capable of storming the monastery before the paramilitary force escapes with the virus, and his first unexpected operation might just be his last...
QUICK, EXPLOSIVE THRILL RIDES.
BLACK FORCE SHORTS BY MATT ROGERS.
In the mountains of Bhutan, a dark secret has been concealed from the rest of the world for months. Deep in the underbelly of an ancient, abandoned monastery, a collection of sinister individuals slave away at their workstations in an attempt to concoct a virus.
A terrifying pathogen.
The chimera...
Colt Griffin, a Special Forces operative with great ambition, is contacted by a mysterious organisation known as Black Force. He's been soul searching in the Paro Valley, alone in Bhutan to find himself before diving into a career in government black operations. Little does he know the hell that awaits him in the mountains. He's the only person capable of storming the monastery before the paramilitary force escapes with the virus, and his first unexpected operation might just be his last...
134 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 15, 2018
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Matt Rogers
61 books197 followersMillion-copy bestseller Matt Rogers is a prolific thriller author intent on blurring the lines between hard-hitting action and mind-bending philosophy. An avid runner and mountain trekker, he leans on real world experience to craft edge-of-your-seat thrill rides with staggering plot twists. His breakout novel, BE SOMEBODY, was lauded by IndieReader industry professionals, who praised the "impeccable writing" and "air-tight plot construction." Dive into the Dante Jacoby Series to see what all the fuss is about.
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March 18, 2018
A Man Stands to Protect Humanity
A great, thrilling adventure into a world most people never know about, where extraordinary people sacrifice all for those on earth.
This author continues to write outstanding stories of fear, sacrifice, and suspenseful behavior by enemies. Even though this is a novella, the excellence is maintained as we follow Colt Griffin on an admirable journey.
A great, thrilling adventure into a world most people never know about, where extraordinary people sacrifice all for those on earth.
This author continues to write outstanding stories of fear, sacrifice, and suspenseful behavior by enemies. Even though this is a novella, the excellence is maintained as we follow Colt Griffin on an admirable journey.
October 24, 2021
For starters, Black Force shorts are purely plot based books set within a time frame of a few hours. They are just fast paced action sequences with little room for story and character development. Yet they are narrated in such a manner that you'll feel drawn to the protagonist and will root for him. So when a Special Forces operative Colt Griffin is in Bhutan for a soul searching, he gets a call from an off the record agency Black Force to take down a group of mercenaries protecting a group of scientists making a deadly virus called Chimera. Griffin reluctantly accepts the job. What comes next is gritty and grisly action sequences one after the other. Action adventure lovers are going to enjoy it a lot.
March 15, 2018
I love Matt Roger's books. They're fast and furious, to steal a phrase, and putting them down is near impossible. These shorts certainly help fill the gap between novels and I've loved each and every one. He's able to bring to life each individual and his descriptive writing is able to bring you into each place as seen through the eyes of each hero. I was lucky enough to receive an ARC of this book in return for a fair and honest review. Please keep them coming, Matt.
April 10, 2018
Matt Rogers belongs in the ranks of Brad Thor, David Silva, et al.
With the finish of "The Chimera", I've read all of Matt Rogers' work thus far. His characters, story lines, and knowledge of the world of Special Forces, Black Op's , and converts agents, makes him equal to anyone writing in this genre today. Yet another discovery of a rising Star, Thanks to my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
With the finish of "The Chimera", I've read all of Matt Rogers' work thus far. His characters, story lines, and knowledge of the world of Special Forces, Black Op's , and converts agents, makes him equal to anyone writing in this genre today. Yet another discovery of a rising Star, Thanks to my Kindle Unlimited subscription.
February 22, 2019
An MR. Black Force Thriller (BFSB - 2)/South Africa
MR. has. penned the second Black Force Short novel, which contains the release of a new untried Black Force Operator who is vacationing in Africa when he accepts an assignment to stop a bioterrorism unit from spreading a Chimera. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
MR. has. penned the second Black Force Short novel, which contains the release of a new untried Black Force Operator who is vacationing in Africa when he accepts an assignment to stop a bioterrorism unit from spreading a Chimera. This is an excellent read for the genre.....DEHS
November 11, 2025
About the same as the first in the series. I was sort of hoping to get to know a character more deeply, but this time, it was a different operative. I did like getting some insight into the operational echelon-- I can see that getting interesting if there's more in future books. Still just feels very episodic without much to really care deeply about.
April 22, 2018
An entertaining tale
It felt like a book chapter.Not the kind of book I am used to reading but I never felt the desire to stop reading either. This is my second book with this writer and I continue to look forward to reading
It felt like a book chapter.Not the kind of book I am used to reading but I never felt the desire to stop reading either. This is my second book with this writer and I continue to look forward to reading
September 10, 2019
The Chimera
Outstanding again. Matt Rogers, you always provide an edge of your seat,action packed thriller.I have read them all so far and I can't wait to read the next book. Great read!
Outstanding again. Matt Rogers, you always provide an edge of your seat,action packed thriller.I have read them all so far and I can't wait to read the next book. Great read!
March 18, 2018
Beast Mode
A shame Griffin had to expire at the end. He could have made interesting action reading like King and Slater.
A shame Griffin had to expire at the end. He could have made interesting action reading like King and Slater.
March 28, 2018
I liked it but the hero dies at the end didn't like that looking forward to the next short story by Matt.!!!
March 28, 2018
Thrilling
I am loving these black force shorts, each one has been packed full and fast paced. They also give some insights to the main books too.
I am loving these black force shorts, each one has been packed full and fast paced. They also give some insights to the main books too.
December 10, 2018
Is that a working pay phone???
Where is Bhutan and what is this guy doing there? We know almost zero about this guy, but maybe he can do the job...?!??
Where is Bhutan and what is this guy doing there? We know almost zero about this guy, but maybe he can do the job...?!??
December 28, 2018
Good book
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
Read all of the books in order to really enjoy. Storyline continues to grow and develop. Characters are realistic and get better and better.
April 30, 2019
Great read
Fast moving and hard to put the story down. Enjoyed the entire book. Great character definition. Can't wait to read the next one.
Fast moving and hard to put the story down. Enjoyed the entire book. Great character definition. Can't wait to read the next one.
May 30, 2019
believable and downright scary.
Astonishing that there are men who are willing to sacrifice all for the good of the world. Realistic and very concerning .
Astonishing that there are men who are willing to sacrifice all for the good of the world. Realistic and very concerning .
January 17, 2022
One outcome
Quick and deadly, the writing and the plot. A little less talk and pondering would be good, but the ending is appreciated.
Quick and deadly, the writing and the plot. A little less talk and pondering would be good, but the ending is appreciated.
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November 10, 2025I never thought this series would suck me in but they have. Compelling and so interesting I’m so enjoying these books.
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July 6, 2018One of the best series out there right now. I've already finished books 1-5 and am halfway through #6! Non-stop action from 'cover to cover' and a thrill of the highest caliber.
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