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The Allbeing Chronicles: Awakening
By all accounts, Alexander Hide is an unassuming young man, living a seemingly ordinary and mundane life. Little do people know that beneath his unremarkable exterior lies a dark secret—he is no ordinary human. He is in fact a lethal weapon, engineered to unleash destruction and chaos wherever he goes, controlled by forces beyond his comprehension.
In "The ALLBEING Chronicles - Awakening." Alexander's world is turned upside down when a series of extraordinary events force him to confront his true nature. He must come to terms with being a pawn in the hands of a far-reaching, malevolent organization wielding an unknown and terrifying new technology, backed by vast resources and a faceless, sinister leader with apocalyptic ambitions.
In a world transformed by ALLBEING's introduction, artificial intelligence reigns supreme, shaping the very fabric of existence. Policing drones, androids, advanced wounded soldiers' programs—ALLBEING's influence is ubiquitous. However, as the world becomes increasingly dependent on this enigmatic corporation, cracks begin to surface in its facade, hinting at deeper, nefarious motives.
As Alexander embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets, lies, and betrayals. To save himself and the world from impending doom, he must confront the very people who turned him into a weapon as well as his own true nature.
"The ALLBEING Chronicles - Awakening." is a heart-pounding thriller that delves into the dark side of technological advancements. Join Alexander Hide on an epic quest to untangle the mysteries of ALLBEING's Technologies and prevent an earth-shattering catastrophe.
Unveil the secrets that lie hidden behind the facade of ALLBEING and discover the truth in this gripping tale of intrigue, suspense, and a battle for humanity's future.
In "The ALLBEING Chronicles - Awakening." Alexander's world is turned upside down when a series of extraordinary events force him to confront his true nature. He must come to terms with being a pawn in the hands of a far-reaching, malevolent organization wielding an unknown and terrifying new technology, backed by vast resources and a faceless, sinister leader with apocalyptic ambitions.
In a world transformed by ALLBEING's introduction, artificial intelligence reigns supreme, shaping the very fabric of existence. Policing drones, androids, advanced wounded soldiers' programs—ALLBEING's influence is ubiquitous. However, as the world becomes increasingly dependent on this enigmatic corporation, cracks begin to surface in its facade, hinting at deeper, nefarious motives.
As Alexander embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the truth, he finds himself entangled in a web of secrets, lies, and betrayals. To save himself and the world from impending doom, he must confront the very people who turned him into a weapon as well as his own true nature.
"The ALLBEING Chronicles - Awakening." is a heart-pounding thriller that delves into the dark side of technological advancements. Join Alexander Hide on an epic quest to untangle the mysteries of ALLBEING's Technologies and prevent an earth-shattering catastrophe.
Unveil the secrets that lie hidden behind the facade of ALLBEING and discover the truth in this gripping tale of intrigue, suspense, and a battle for humanity's future.
320 pages, Paperback
Published September 24, 2024
About the author
Cy Foster
8 books3 followersCy Foster is an Italian-born novelist, publisher, and entrepreneur whose work spans epic fantasy and psychological science fiction. After moving to Houston fifteen years ago, he built a career in surveying before making the decision to pursue writing and publishing full-time.
Today, he proudly considers himself a Houstonian. He serves as the founder of Intermundia Publishing, an independent publishing house dedicated to helping authors bring their stories to readers without sacrificing the unique voices that make them their own.
Cy began his publishing journey five years ago with The Allbeing Chronicles, an independently published psychological science fiction trilogy. The experience gave him firsthand insight into both the creative freedom and the challenges of independent publishing, ultimately inspiring him to create Intermundia Publishing.
His latest novel, Firebringer, represents two years of writing, revision, and world-building. Drawing inspiration from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, historical events, and cinematic storytelling, the novel launches an epic fantasy series filled with dragons, ancient mysteries, political intrigue, and unforgettable adventures. At its heart, however, Firebringer is a story about hope, redemption, sacrifice, and the courage required to face impossible odds.
Cy's philosophy as both an author and publisher centers on authenticity. He believes stories should be told in the voice that best serves them rather than conforming to rigid formulas or passing literary trends. Whether that means embracing quiet moments of reflection, expansive narration, or immersive action, he strives to let each story unfold naturally while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship. That same philosophy guides Intermundia Publishing.
Outside of writing, Cy is an avid CrossFit athlete who trains most days of the week, a passionate traveler, and a dedicated student of the Japanese language. He also believes that few things rival a great cup of coffee.
Cy is currently writing the second installment of the Firebringer series while preparing his upcoming young adult fantasy novel, The Wordsworn and the Fae, and expanding the roster of authors represented by Intermundia Publishing.
Today, he proudly considers himself a Houstonian. He serves as the founder of Intermundia Publishing, an independent publishing house dedicated to helping authors bring their stories to readers without sacrificing the unique voices that make them their own.
Cy began his publishing journey five years ago with The Allbeing Chronicles, an independently published psychological science fiction trilogy. The experience gave him firsthand insight into both the creative freedom and the challenges of independent publishing, ultimately inspiring him to create Intermundia Publishing.
His latest novel, Firebringer, represents two years of writing, revision, and world-building. Drawing inspiration from the works of J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, J.K. Rowling, historical events, and cinematic storytelling, the novel launches an epic fantasy series filled with dragons, ancient mysteries, political intrigue, and unforgettable adventures. At its heart, however, Firebringer is a story about hope, redemption, sacrifice, and the courage required to face impossible odds.
Cy's philosophy as both an author and publisher centers on authenticity. He believes stories should be told in the voice that best serves them rather than conforming to rigid formulas or passing literary trends. Whether that means embracing quiet moments of reflection, expansive narration, or immersive action, he strives to let each story unfold naturally while maintaining a high standard of craftsmanship. That same philosophy guides Intermundia Publishing.
Outside of writing, Cy is an avid CrossFit athlete who trains most days of the week, a passionate traveler, and a dedicated student of the Japanese language. He also believes that few things rival a great cup of coffee.
Cy is currently writing the second installment of the Firebringer series while preparing his upcoming young adult fantasy novel, The Wordsworn and the Fae, and expanding the roster of authors represented by Intermundia Publishing.
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July 17, 2024
Sci-Fi masterpiece! I was hooked from the very beginning. I think the thing that hooks people into science fiction is how easily it could become science fact. In Allbeing we are faced with an AI that eventually goes rogue. Is this AI just an invention or is it a sentient being not of our world? Follow Alex along his path to discover who and what he is while trying to save the world.
March 3, 2024
5/5⭐️
FIRST READ OF 2024 AND ITS A SIFI!!
Also. All I have to say is....WTF?!
This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions! There are so many twists and turns....BUT I WAS RIGHT!! (About one thing...Spoiler 😉) This is Jason Bourne Meets iRobot, and it's AMAZING! CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 2!!
FIRST READ OF 2024 AND ITS A SIFI!!
Also. All I have to say is....WTF?!
This book took me on a rollercoaster of emotions! There are so many twists and turns....BUT I WAS RIGHT!! (About one thing...Spoiler 😉) This is Jason Bourne Meets iRobot, and it's AMAZING! CANT WAIT FOR BOOK 2!!
August 25, 2023
High fantasy is usually my go to genre when it comes to reading but I truly enjoyed this sci-fi adventure! It felt as though every other chapter there was a twist that I wasn’t expecting and times that I just didn’t want to put the book down. It has a great storyline and I’m excited to see what the second book has in store for us. I did find that there was an immense amount of exclamation marks used, which was curious to me. And I know it’s a strange thing to be thrown off by but when I read a line with a “!” I read it as though the character is yelling. I do also feel like the book could have gone through another round of editing just to catch the spelling/grammatical errors that I saw throughout it. There were a few times I had to stop and re-read a sentence several times because it hadn’t made sense to me. The “love interest” felt out of place in the story and almost forced as well, like the story would have been absolutely fine if it wasn’t a part of it.
Regardless of those things though this is a very promising story that will leave you on your toes and leave you wondering what the next twist is going to be. This sci-fi adventure definitely needs to be added to your TBR pile that’s hanging out on those shelves in your room.
Regardless of those things though this is a very promising story that will leave you on your toes and leave you wondering what the next twist is going to be. This sci-fi adventure definitely needs to be added to your TBR pile that’s hanging out on those shelves in your room.
August 22, 2023
This is a perfect book for fans of The Truman Show, IRobot, and Terminator. It is filled with so much action and excitement at every turn. You won’t be able to put this book down!
The MMC Alexander Hide is a seemingly “normal” young adult who wakes up in a world of chaos. The world created by the author is one similar to where we live now. A world run and driven by the advancements in AI. The story follows Alexander as he tries to figure out what he is?, why he was created?, and what “allbeing” ultimately wants him for. Alex will fight with everything he has to save himself and his world from the all consuming allbeing.
There are a lot of new ideas of tech advancements in this book, but the author does an amazing job introducing new concepts of technology that he has created for his world. As well as explaining each one in detail. The reader can easily follow along and understand the developments clearly through out the story.
There are so many twist and turns that this book had me utterly consumed for days on end. What makes this book so appealing is the idea of no matter what life throws at you or no matter how much all seems lost to never give up to find your truth. After all you never know who you can believe or trust. Alexander goes through so much loss and betrayal but always seems to get up and keep going. It’s an endearing quality for his character.
Five stars!!! And the freaking plot twist at the end !!! Can’t wait to read book 2 :)
The MMC Alexander Hide is a seemingly “normal” young adult who wakes up in a world of chaos. The world created by the author is one similar to where we live now. A world run and driven by the advancements in AI. The story follows Alexander as he tries to figure out what he is?, why he was created?, and what “allbeing” ultimately wants him for. Alex will fight with everything he has to save himself and his world from the all consuming allbeing.
There are a lot of new ideas of tech advancements in this book, but the author does an amazing job introducing new concepts of technology that he has created for his world. As well as explaining each one in detail. The reader can easily follow along and understand the developments clearly through out the story.
There are so many twist and turns that this book had me utterly consumed for days on end. What makes this book so appealing is the idea of no matter what life throws at you or no matter how much all seems lost to never give up to find your truth. After all you never know who you can believe or trust. Alexander goes through so much loss and betrayal but always seems to get up and keep going. It’s an endearing quality for his character.
Five stars!!! And the freaking plot twist at the end !!! Can’t wait to read book 2 :)
June 27, 2025
The ALLBEING Chronicles - Awakening is truly a sci-fi gem. Fans of The Matrix, Westworld, and Ex Machina are in for a treat with this book. Dive into the intricate world of deception and mystery that unravels Alexander's humanity in the face of impending doom. Emotions hit hard as you journey through the pages, feeling the turmoil echoing Alexander's struggles. The perfect mix of suspense and redemption weaves a captivating story of identity and salvation that will keep you glued to your seat. This book isn't just a read; it's an emotional rollercoaster that touches the soul.
August 8, 2025
Cy gives Marquis de Sade energy, not in content but in how much pleasure he takes in torturing his readers with emotional damage. Awakening is fast-paced, brutally addictive, and full of so many WTF moments I lost count.
The ending had my jaw on the floor with a huge plot twist, and now I HAVE to read the next one!
Highly recommend!
The ending had my jaw on the floor with a huge plot twist, and now I HAVE to read the next one!
Highly recommend!
March 5, 2026
I loved this book! Because of Awakening all of Cy Fosters books moved to the top of my TBR pile and its 400 books deep. The way he grabs your attention and keeps it is sooo nice and honestly rare for an indie author to perfect with their first book. I am so excited to dive into the rest of the series!!
August 7, 2025
God I loved this book. About to start book two now and Cy keeps you guessing the entire book. There's so much going on and it's all so emotionally charged. I love it and anyone who loves sci-fi fantasy should read this!
August 17, 2023
A very great read
Get ready for a ride. Absolutely loved this book. Sci-Fi lovers don't miss this one. Action readers will love this. Can't wait for the next one..
Get ready for a ride. Absolutely loved this book. Sci-Fi lovers don't miss this one. Action readers will love this. Can't wait for the next one..
September 15, 2023
If you love sci-fi this book is amazing! There so much detail and depth put into this book! I couldn’t put it down!
January 16, 2024
Scifi
Think I robot, terminator,and the Truman show rolled into one book. If you like those movies you'll love this book
Think I robot, terminator,and the Truman show rolled into one book. If you like those movies you'll love this book
July 9, 2025
Wow. What a wild ride. It was like a sci-fi spy thriller within a near dystopian world. I’m now reading the 2nd book Expansion. I can’t wait to see where it takes me.
May 13, 2026
Book one absolutely had me! Loved every moment of it from start to finish! Look out for Cy Foster! This guy is going places! If I could rate higher, it would land at 1000!
August 23, 2023
I loved this book! The story was engaging from the beginning and I never got bored with it. There was good plot and character development with twists and turns that I didn’t see coming. I can’t wait for book 2.
September 9, 2025
This book grips you from the beginning until the cliffhanger at the end. Well written sci-fi book that deals with things that could potentially happen in our future if we are not careful with all of this AI invading our space.
Our MMC Alex is an enigma in the beginning, and he is slowly trying to figure out his life and where he fits in with an insane world.
Don’t get attached to your favorite characters…this author does not care about your feelings. 😂 I’m in book two, and am excited to see where Cy Foster takes us next.
Our MMC Alex is an enigma in the beginning, and he is slowly trying to figure out his life and where he fits in with an insane world.
Don’t get attached to your favorite characters…this author does not care about your feelings. 😂 I’m in book two, and am excited to see where Cy Foster takes us next.
January 19, 2024
If you love sci-fi action filled, plot driven books, this is totally it. You will be thrown into a cool high tech world and it's definitely a page turner! I really recommend reading! The main character wakes up in a world wind of chaos, trying to figure out how he became super strength and not remembering half of what the news is saying about him. Will he figure out who's truly pulling all the strings in time before things get worst? If you are a fan of i,robot I feel like you'll enjoy this. That cliffhanger thoughhhhhh...
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