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Seventeen-year-old Adam has grown up in an ultra-tech society hidden deep underground. When a mysterious girl helps him discover that he is part of a deadly genetics experiment and that the topside world is not what he had been told, he must escape his malevolent handlers and search for answers above.

228 pages, Paperback

Published December 30, 2019

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Thomas Funicello

7 books26 followers
Published author of the CORE REALITY book series.
• Vol 1. Centennial Guard
• Vol 2. Fortuna Encounter
• Vol 3. Dark Awakening
• Vol 4. Mars Legacy
• Vol 5. Control Subject

Thomas has many years of card game, board game, and video game design, prototyping, packaging, and development experience.

"I want to use what I have learned and experienced to help encourage and equip others to fulfill their creative dreams."

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33 reviews5 followers
February 23, 2022
OH MY GHOSH THIS BOOK. This was my first book of this series and this is what started my obsession with the writers.
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Blurb:
" The Core Reality " tells the incredible story of Adam, a young boy. He was just seventeen years old, but he was a professional soldier. He'd spent his entire life in the shelter of his underground fortress, secure from the fallen world above. He was told a lot of information about the world above him.
Destiny introduces him to a female who appears to be assisting Adam in exposing some awful realities from which Adam must defend himself and flee.
After exploring the other world for himself, he realised that what he had been told about it wasn't accurate.
Will he put his life on the line?
What happened to the girl and who has she??
After reading this book you will get the answer of all these questions.
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Fav character:

I particular enjoyed Adam. I enjoy to watch his character. No daubt, Adam is my fav character because complete story of this book revolves around Adam.

My thoughts💬

💠This book is 💯% five star read for me.This book contains much more of a mixture of fantasy and science- fiction ideas.
💠This book has fantastical plots and nature of the story is character driven.
💠Author of this book has a gorgeous lyrical writing style and a talent of crafting beautifully realised characters.
💠This book was great and the whole time you were thinking what you would do in that situation.

💫💫If you haven't yet had a chance to read this book, I'd urge you to add this in your list, as you won't regret it and even you aren't rrally a sci-fi fan, I honestly believe this book have something for everyone.

Thank you!!!
110 reviews8 followers
February 13, 2022
Are you a sci-fi lover? Do you believe that an another world exists underground below our real world? Looking for something gripping and overwhelming to read? The book " The Core Reality " features an amazing tale of a young boy named Adam. He was just seventeen years old but yet a soldier by profession, who had spent his life in a safer place which was underground. He was told quite a lot of things about the world which lies above. Once he explore the other world himself he got to finally realise that everything that had been told to him wasn't truly what the place actually holds. There is much more which Adam needs to understand, keep himself safe and explore to find the questions that revolved in his mind. Destiny encounters him to a girl who seemed to help Adam bringing out some evils truths from which Adam needs to protect himself and escape. What happens next in the story. Will Adam fall into some sort of trouble? Will he risk his life? Who was the girl and what happens to her? Are you ready to join Adam as he travels around to discover the answers to his questions? The language used is simple and easy to understand. Characterization is praiseworthy. I loved how the whole story has been plotted so finely with so many twists and turns which will keep the readers hooked throughout till the end.The cover of the book looks pretty and catchy along with an appropriate tittle. Highly recommended to each and everyone reading this review. I'm pretty sure you won't regret picking this up for reading. Imagine sipping into your coffee on a lazy Sunday evening and reading this book that takes you on a nostalgic adventure. It's simple yet impactful representation will win the hearts of many readers. I would thank the author for creating such a beautiful read.
175 reviews15 followers
February 16, 2022
As exquisite as the book cover looks, this sci-fi book is a must read for all lovers of science fiction, futuristic novels, investigative plots and all those who enjoy reading in general.This is one of the best sci-fi book that i have ever read
Coming to the plot its a story of a seventeen year old boy named Adam,a soldier by profession who has grown up in an ultratech society,he has spent his life in the base which is far away than the reality.,he is not aware about the topside world.
When a mysterious girl meet him, and tells everything about the place in which the Adam lives, Adam has to come out from this place safe. How Adam will come out from this place? How that mysterious girl will help him. Read this fantastic novel and get the answers .
Core reality is a fantastic series, one thing i liked most about this series is that each volume is a standalone novel. The language is well-crafted and complements the plot's twists and turns.The words are clearly chosen to fit the scenario, so the storyline never feels unreal.Every detail can be imagined to the tee.The best part of the book is its characters.There is persistent anticipation for the next page throughout the novel.

There is an action-packed plot with a lot of quick movements and changes.There is a good balance of drama, action, and mystery in this novel. That is what becomes the essence of this novel- balance.

I would recommend it to anyone interested in stories which are a based on sci-fi.
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2,301 reviews117 followers
February 25, 2022
Core Reality Volume 5 Control Subject

by Thomas Funicello 

Rating:4.9/5

Description:

Seventeen-year-old Adam has grown up in an ultra-tech society hidden deep underground. When a mysterious girl helps him discover that he is part of a deadly genetics experiment and that the topside world is not what he had been told, he must escape his malevolent handlers and search for answers above.

Review:

👉Talking about the title of the book, the title of the book is really so interesting to read.

👉The cover is appealing and attractive as well.Writing style of the author is quite appreciable .

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" The Core Reality " tells the incredible story of Adam, a young boy. He was just seventeen years old, but he was a professional soldier. He'd spent his entire life in the shelter of his underground fortress, secure from the fallen world above. He was told a lot of information about the world above him.Destiny introduces him to a female who appears to be assisting Adam in exposing some awful realities from which Adam must defend himself and flee.
After exploring the other world for himself, he realised that what he had been told about it wasn't accurate.
Will he put his life on the line?
What happened to the girl and who has she??
After reading this book you will get the answer of all these questions.

For complete read do order the book on @amazondotin

👉I found this book to be very engaging. The characters and storyline were well developed.

Happy reading!
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34 reviews2 followers
March 5, 2022
Core Reality Volume 5: Control Subject is a science fiction experience novel by Thomas and Fahren Funicello that is essential for the Core Reality series yet can be perused as an independent. This specific book is set in a tragic time where innovation has developed to some extent where an advanced reenactment is only a glimpse of something larger and considering that Adam has gone through his time on earth here, this is all he knows and trusts in. I love the amazing way the creators figured out how to make a world that is altogether different from our own, yet we see a ton of the components that actually associate us. This is most likely one of my beloved parts of the book. Finding out about Adam and as we watch his personality creates as he develops to comprehend what sort of climate he is in and the genuine truth of what's happening is intriguing in light of the fact that on one hand he has been preparing hard to do to an ambivalent closure of an excursion that took a ton of exciting bends in the road. I truly do trust we get to see a continuation of his story since he has such a lot of potential and it's the perfect start for him! With regards to the composing style of the book, I would agree that that general it's very great, it might have been exceptional with clarifying specific occasions since there were times I felt like I was passing up the force you ordinarily feel perusing books like this. On the other side it is not difficult to peruse and see even with the logical angles and assuming you're a first time science fiction peruser, this sounds awesome. The book contains one of my annoyances (so nothing bad can be said about it, it's simply something I don't like) and that is the manner in which discussions happens between two characters.THIS IS A MUST-READ.Written very carefully, this book is something that will be a delight to read and I absolutely recommend you to read it.This book is definitely worth the purchase and worth the read.
85 reviews13 followers
February 2, 2022
Book: Core Reality: Volume 5 control subject

Author: Thomas Funicello and Fahren Funicello

Review: Welcome readers to another book review. This time let me take you along to a different time, a different world. Adam is 17-years-old, born and raised in a hidden underground society, around advanced technology, he grew up unaware if the fact that he was actually a part of a fatal scientific experiment, until a strange girl tells it to him. His world suddenly collapsed, and he’s unaware of what to believe in. Will he find the truth behind his circumstances? Will he be able to put a stop to it?

As an avid reader of sci-fi, I am absolutely in love with this book. The plot, the story telling, writing style everything is just captivating, and will keep the readers hooked on to the story. There is suspense, adventure, thrill, mystery, and everything that readers expect from a good sci-fi story.

I recommend this book to all my fellow readers. Fans of TV shows like Hannah, will find the book extremely entertaining. It’s got everything that we want in a book. A dystopian world where all the lives are being controlled, until a courageous boy saves the day. Become a part of Adam’s story and watch him become this hero.
541 reviews29 followers
February 10, 2022
Review: Young Adam is a 17-year-old boy who is unaware of the fact hat he’s a part of a deadly experiment. He lives in an underground dystopian society, where he grew up around the latest and the best technology, until he finds out that he is a part of a life threatning genetic experiment that can cost many lives. What he needs more than ever now is an escape plan. Will he be able to get out of the clutches of these evil captors? Find out in Core Reality: Volume 5: Control Subject.

📚Engaging storytelling, great imagination, adventure, thrill and even a mystery. This book has everything you want a Sci-Fi novel to be. The book is a part of the Core Reality series, but the best part is that they can be read individually as stand-alone novels, which is just like the icing on the cake.

📚An extremely entertaining book, that all fans of Sci-fi will love and enjoy. I can’t wait to read more of the series. A dystopian world and a hero who saves the day, my favourite combination, with amazing storytelling that kept me hooked till the very end.
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885 reviews32 followers
February 13, 2022
Core Reality: Volume 5 Control Subject is a Sci-fi genre book set in a dystopian world. Author Thomas Funicello has definitely written down a fantastic book and this sure is a page turner with a great engaging and intriguing story.

The story revolves around Adam, a soldier. He is living in an underground world and doesn't know what is happening in the topworld, though he is prepared for whatever is up there, but he wasn't ready for what was coming for him.

His whole life turns upside down when a mysterious girl makes him aware of the fact that he is actually a part of scientific experiment related to genetics. Now what will he do?  He needs to escape from the people running that place and find answers to the unsolved questions and solve the mystery. But will he be able to do this?

The storyline is the main hero of the book and the way the author created this world is very awesome and every details written down makes it more immersive. The book is just 201 pages and moves at a good pace, so you'll really never keep this book down unless you have finished it.

The book is a great read for the Sci-fi genre lovers and will definitely love this. Give it a try and you'll not be disappointed.
433 reviews7 followers
March 8, 2022
There often comes a time where we all experience a certain sort of disappointment when the things do not go the way we expect or want them to go.

We create certain expectations and hype in our mind about particular things, but then there is always an unexected or unwanted instance or particularly someone who show us and make us believe that reality is far away from our expectation most of the times.

And thus , this is where, we feel that dreams and reality are opposite from what we think and plan. Our way of thinking and our belief are not so easy and there are many obstacles which he dont see when we dream or plan. THis is a situation when we get to know more about our full potential and know the meanig of endurance, resilience, or being in depression.

Core Reality: Volume 5 Control Subject is one such book wherein our main protagonist, Adam had created a sort of opinion about the topworld.

However, all his dreams are shattered when he is faced with reality and it becomes a race against time to defeat those who are evil and stop him to do as he plans. He has to face the actual reality and the difference of what he believes and what the actual truth is, for getting out alive.
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293 reviews16 followers
February 3, 2022
Book: Core Reality: Volume 5 control subject

Author: Thomas Funicello and Fahren Funicello

Review: 17-year-old Adam is born and raised in an underground dystopian society, living a controlled and pretty much unaware life, until a mysterious girl reveals to him that he and all those that he knows are part of a deadly scientific experiment. What will Adam do now, now that his world has turned upside down?

The captivating and engaging storytelling in the book really pulls the readers in. As a fan of Sci-si I am in love with this book. The writing style, the illustration, even the book cover is appealing. I am sure the readers will love it as much as I did.

I would urge all my fellow readers and lovers of Sci-fi to give this book a read. The story is a perfect cocktail of adventure, thrill and suspense and will keep you hooked, until the very end. So, get your copies today and become a part of Adam’s story.
8 reviews
March 14, 2022

CORE REALITY: Volume 5 Control Subject is an amazing sci-fi book and it is a part od core reality series. It's an very intriguing book which kept you hooked with it throughout the end of it. There is no way back once you start reading it.

It’s take you to whole another world and you get totally transported into the amazing world which is created by author.

The best thing apart from the story which i loved the most is that the details that were laid out for the readers

The language of the book was pretty good and easily understood by the readers and the author has made sure that every reader could understand the story. The vocabulary of the book was also nice and one can learn many new words.

The cover of the book is very good and i really loved it. It really grab your attention on first look.

To know the entire story you should read the book as it has so much to offer to a reader.
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822 reviews96 followers
January 9, 2022
But I want to experience life, a real life.
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Seventeen-year-old Adam has grown up in an ultra-tech society hidden deep underground. When a mysterious girl helps him discover that he is part of a deadly genetics experiment and that the topside world is not what he had been told, he must escape his malevolent handlers and search for answers above.
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Core Reality Volume 5: Control Subject is a sci-fi adventure novel by Thomas and Fahren Funicello that is part of the Core Reality series but can be read as a standalone. This particular book is set in a dystopian time where technology has evolved to a degree where a high functioning simulation is just the tip of the iceberg and given that Adam has spent his life here, this is all he knows and believes in.
I love how the authors managed to create a world that's very different from our own, yet we see a lot of the elements that still connect us. This is probably one of my favourite aspects of the book.

Reading about Adam and as we watch his character develops as he grows to understand what kind of environment he is in and the true reality of what's going on is interesting because on one hand he has been training hard to do to a bittersweet ending to a journey that took a lot of twists and turns. I do hope we get to see a sequel to his story because he has so much potential and it's just the beginning for him!

When it comes to the writing style of the book, I would say that overall it's pretty good, it could have been better with explaining certain events because there were times I felt like I was missing out on the intensity you normally feel reading books like this. On the flip side it is easy to read and understand even with the scientific aspects and if you're a first time sci-fi reader, this would be perfect.

The book does contain one of my pet peeves (so there's nothing wrong with it, it's just something I don't like) and that's the way conversations takes place between two characters. I prefer the more traditional way while the book follows this format: ADAM. It felt good to make a difference.
I point this out specifically because I like to know what emotions a person is feeling while conversating rather than just stating them. Again, this is a personal preference, and others may feel differently, however, it did hinder my reading experience.

Overall, it can be better if the writing was refined a bit but it was still a great read that I completed in one sitting.
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Rated 7.5/10
Melina L.
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135 reviews17 followers
January 17, 2022
Book Name: CORE REALITY: Volume 5 Control Subject

Genre: Mystery

Summary: Seventeen-year-old Adam has grown up in an ultra-tech society hidden deep underground. When a mysterious girl helps him discover that he is part of a deadly genetics experiment and that the topside world is not what he had been told, he must escape his malevolent handlers and search for answers above.

My Opinion: Picked this book for thriller thursday and couldn't keep it down since then. I was highly famished by the amount of uncertainty this book holds, you are aware of the author's next move and it's undoubtedly very well built and to my surprise it's beguiling in a particular way. This book couldn't be categorised in a single stream or genre, I rather believe drama, mystery and a story of an coming age is mixed in equal proportions. The prop is so good and so are the characters.

Good and Bad: I certainly enjoyed that's it's uncertain, there is nothing bad about it for sure.

My favorites from the book:
I loved the writing style, very simple and fun. Even if I give this book this my 11 Y/O nephew he can read it too, so it's dark yet it's easy.

Target Audience: It is meant for all suspense lovers, indeed a book that will make you fall for lies.

What to expect: An unpredictable plot, a good writing and a lot of twists here and there.

Final verdict: I think there is nothing bad about it, I genuinely loved it and I wish I read more of such books and it was a successful thriller tuesday. My heart swells to say, I thoroughly liked it.

Rating: 5 /5
234 reviews13 followers
February 9, 2022
📚CORE REALITY: Volume 5 Control Subject by Thomas Funicello and Fahren Funicello

✨My Rating:-10/10

📚My review:- Hello dear readers, I hope so you all are doing absolutely fine and healthy. The author Thomas Funicello and Fahren Funicello has come up with a fantastic read which will definitely take the readers on a rollercoaster ride. The book revolves around the protagonist Adam, who is a seventeen years old young soldier and had spent his life in the safety of the underground base he calls home, protected from the fallen world above. Experience has taught him to be prepared to face anything when visiting the topside world. When he enters the genetics lab, he could see it filled with work benches, animal cages and exam tables, also some empty cages and pens to the nearest occupies cages containing hybrid animals. Life encountered him with a mysterious girl, who seemed to have changed the whole scenario. She made Adam realise that he was a part of this deadly genetics experiment and also that whatever he had heard about this world isn't really true, it's much more than he thought he knew. He must escape the place and also search for the answer to the questions revolving in his mind. What happens next in the story? The best thing about this book is that despite being a part of a series, it can be read as a standalone. Turn the pages to explore this amazing journey filled with unexpected twists and turns. The vocabulary is rich and lucid. The pace of the book is moderate. Being a reader, it took me only few hours to complete these intriguing 201 pages. The way the narrator made us imagine things thought the words was incredible. I loved how beautifully the author has crafted and portrayed all the characters typically making the book more interesting to read. I would love to read more books by the author. The cover is well depicted and the tittle fits perfectly with the content. Would highly recommend this book to each and everyone reading this review especially the sci-fi lovers. Overall, it's a nice read.
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163 reviews7 followers
September 7, 2022
The book which im going to suggest you all today is exceptionally captivating and extremely intriguing book. Control Subject is a science fiction experience novel by Thomas and Fahren Funicello that is huge for the Core Reality series in any case can be analyzed as a free. This specific book is set in a stunning time where improvement has made to some degree where a general redirection is only a concise glance at something greater and considering that Adam has consumed his life expectancy here, this is all he knows and takes trust in. I love how the creators figured out a smart method for making a world that is totally surprising from our own, yet we see a ton of the parts that truly accomplice us. This is obviously one of my #1 bits of the book. Learning about Adam and as we watch his personality makes as he establishes to comprehend what sort of climate he is in and the genuine truth of what's happening is spellbinding on the grounds that on one hand he has been arranging hard to do to a self-conflicting with finishing to an excursion that took a ton of stimulating bends in the road. I really trust we get to see a side venture of his tale about him since he has such a lot of potential and it's the best start for him! Concerning the making style out of the book, I would agree that that general it's real remarkable, it might have been phenomenal with understanding unambiguous occasions since there were times I felt like I was feeling the loss of the power you traditionally feel analyzing books like this. On the contrary side it is not difficult to examine and see even with the clever perspectives and on the off chance that you're a first time science fiction peruser, this sounds great, really
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1,976 reviews95 followers
January 12, 2022

🍷What an amazing ride this book is, this is a blend of sci-fi, thrill and a few elements of fantasy. Though, the author says it is inspired by some reported events, it's really quite thrilling. The storytelling revolves around Adam, his life is swirling with weirdness and then he discovers things that change everything and nothing can be same ever again. Filled with a lot of suspense, it is actually a short read with short and crisp chapters.
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Each chapter is linked with the next one and spread in almost 30 chapters the storyline made me feel that I was actually watching episodes of a web series because chapter after chapter there was something that keep me glued throughout. They're lose ends that connects them together. The illustrations at the every beginning of each chapter gave a deep insight of how things will/ can be only if you look closely. The characterization was well done considering it's not a character driver story but a fact or plot based one.
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Things turn topsy-turvy and it was indeed amazing. This would be an amazing read for everyone, especially for curious minds and people who enjoy suspenseful stories with twists having a hint of sci-fi and human history. Definitely recommended, go for it.
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Rating: 4⭐️
80 reviews2 followers
June 7, 2022
Core Reality: Volume 5 Control Subject is an amazing science fiction book which is published by Covenant Books and and it’s has about 228 pages.

Author has really written and described all the things in a really nice way which is very easy to understand which kept you hooked with the story.

I have read many sci-fi books but it is different from all that and take you to another world when you're reading it. Some of the elements of the story are really unique and different which make us want more & more from the story.

Vocabulary of the book is very good and Writing style of the author is very good and error free and I really like the title of the book

The writing style of the author is very good and error free. The language is also very easy.

Title of the book is very nice and it's a highlight for me.

The cover of the book is also very cool and overall it's a story for sci-fi reader and fantasy lover. I highly recommend this book to them.
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145 reviews4 followers
March 4, 2022
📖Review: Adam is a boy living in a dystopian underground society. He comes across a mysterious girl that takes him to a time travel and he finds out that he’s a part of a very dangerous mass experiment. He realizes that he has to save and protect both the past and the future. The question now is how?

📖I was captivated by the storytelling, the plot, the characters everything. All elements in the book were refreshing and new. I appreciate the author on his ingenuity and the creativity on the novel.

📖I highly recommend the book. A perfect mix of adventure, thrill and suspense, with brilliantly written characters that really make the book stand out in the vast and varied genre that is Sci-Fi. I was thoroughly entertained and enjoyed the book to bits.
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