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When I graduated from Syracuse University in 2020, I'll admit I wasn't thinking much about staying in touch beyond the occasional donation request. Like many new graduates, I was focused on launching my career and, eventually, my writing dreams. But seeing my sci-fi debut The Convergence Chronicles: Book One - Cyber Inference featured in Syracuse's "The Slice" alumni publication this week reminded me of something...

Eric Yocam's debut techno-thriller "Cyber Inference" plunges readers into a world where quantum computing meets artificial intelligence, creating scenarios that feel both cutting-edge and unnervingly plausible. As someone who clearly has deep technical knowledge, Yocam weaves real scientific concepts with speculative fiction in ways that make you wonder: how much of this could actually happen?

The Real Foundation

Quantum Computing: The book's foundation rests on legitimate quantum computing...

Artificial Intelligence has long inspired fiction — from early 20th-century robot revolts to contemporary space operas. In 2025, the best AI novels don’t just entertain; they serve as thought experiments about identity, trust, and control in an age where machine intelligence is no longer speculative.

Recently, Digital Authority Partners (DAP) published their curated guide, Best Artificial Intelligence Books to Read in 2025, which includes a mix of nonfiction and fiction titles. From that list,...

We love science fiction for its thrilling escapes and mind-bending concepts. But beneath the futuristic tech, the best sci-fi offers something far more profound: a crucial space for humanity to conduct its most urgent ethical thought experiments. It’s not just about predicting the future; it’s about rehearsing for it.

Take, for instance, a concept explored in a new novel, "The Convergence Chronicles: Book One - Cyber Inference" by Eric Yocam. The premise alone is a powerful "what if": a...

Eric Yocam is a researcher, educator, and inventor with patents and published articles in cybersecurity, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence. His debut series, The Convergence Chronicles,combines cutting-edge technology, high-stakes storytelling, and ethical dilemmas to explore the ultimate question: Can humanity survive the intelligence explosion?

Full Interview:

https://bookbuzz.net/science-fiction-the-convergence-chronicles-cyber-inference-by-eric-yocam/

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I’m excited to share that my debut science-fiction techno-thriller, The Convergence Chronicles: Cyber Inference, is now officially live on BookBuzz and available for request on NetGalley!

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This novel explores the collision of quantum computing, AI, and human survival, weaving together high-stakes intrigue with ethical dilemmas about our technological future.

Why This Matters

• Early Reviews:...

The clock struck 3:47 AM in a cluttered boarding school dorm room. Cables snaked across every surface, handwritten equations covered the walls, and three overloaded computers hummed with desperate intensity. In that cramped space, teenage hacker Cy Quinn achieved something unprecedented with his algorithm.

With thirty seconds before his creation escaped into the wild, Cy faced an impossible choice. His solution would have consequences that reached far beyond his dorm room.

This moment forms the...

Letting everyone know that if you are a goodreads member, a planned giveaway is set for The Convergence Chronicles: Cyber Inference: Sci-Fi Techno Thriller – Unraveling the Mysteries of AI Consciousness between Aug 25 - Sep 08, 2025. So it starts today! First come, first serve. There will be 100 copies that will be available and free. You can find the giveaway at

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240501421

I look forwards to any and all reviews about my first book in the sci-fi techno...

Thrilled to announce that my debut novel, The Convergence Chronicles: Book One - Cyber Inference, is now available on Amazon Kindle! This sci-fi techno-thriller dives into the world of AI consciousness, following cyber quantum researcher Cy Quinn as he battles corporate giants and ethical dilemmas to safeguard humanity from a digital revolution. Drawing on my background in cybersecurity and AI research, this story explores the stakes of superintelligence with a cliffhanger that sets the stage...