"Chimera" is a science fiction novel by the famous American writer Ted Chang. The book tells the story of engineer-surgeon Steve Gibson, who saves the life of a seriously injured military pilot. However, after the operation, it turns out that the soldier is the subject of a secret military experiment, which gave him an incredible ability - the ability to use electronic brain interface technology. This ability leads to a series of dangerous events, and surgeon Gibson becomes a participant in a secret race for the technology of the future. "Chimera" is a fascinating journey into the world of technology and human morality, where the author asks difficult questions about the boundaries between humanity and machines, between science and ethics.