Guy Morris Explores AI, Prophecy and Global Thrills Through Bold, Intelligent Fiction
PHOTO: Guy Morris, author and adventurer, draws from decades of global experience to pen high-stakes thrillers with intellectual and prophetic depth.
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Author Guy Morris shares how his background in AI, geopolitics and prophecy inspires gripping thrillers that blend deep research, real-world tension, and spine-tingling fictional narratives.
Guy Morris channels a lifetime of real-world adventure, research, and spiritual inquiry into the creation of intelligent thrillers that don’t just entertain—they provoke. With a career that has taken him from Fortune 100 boardrooms to remote archaeological digs, Morris crafts high-stakes fiction rooted in the complexities of modern technology and the mysteries of ancient prophecy.
Known for novels like Swarm, The Last Ark, and The Curse of Cortés, Morris delivers gripping plots woven with political intrigue, historical depth, and philosophical reflection. But his fiction isn’t simply about page-turning suspense—it challenges readers to grapple with the questions that keep world leaders and scientists awake at night.
Guy Morris crafts bold, intelligent thrillers that challenge perceptions, blending cutting-edge technology, history and prophecy into compelling and thought-provoking fiction.
One of Morris’s most talked-about works, Swarm, dives into the chilling possibility of rogue artificial intelligence. The idea sparked from a real-life discovery: a brief Associated Press article about a program that had “escaped” from NSA labs at Sandia. That single word—escaped—launched Morris into a year-long investigation. He reverse engineered how such an event could happen, eventually inspiring the fictional AI known as SLVIA. His research went so deep that it attracted the attention of two FBI agents who showed up at his door, visibly displeased. Rather than deter him, the visit validated his theories and deepened his commitment to unearthing uncomfortable truths.
SLVIA returns in The Last Ark, a novel that connects global geopolitics with biblical prophecy. Morris draws from more than four decades of study into sacred texts to construct the storyline, where SLVIA decodes prophecy and concludes humanity is headed for self-destruction. The novel explores what it would take for a third Jewish temple to be rebuilt—diving into theological nuance, archaeological debates, and modern political implications. Each layer of research informs a rich tapestry of fiction that feels eerily plausible.
Morris’s fascination with prophecy mirrors the path of historical figures like Isaac Newton, who studied biblical texts in secret, not for faith but for prediction. Morris took it a step further by developing a complex-system computer model to evaluate the probability that we are living in prophetic end times. His model delivered a staggering conclusion: the odds were 1.4 trillion to one in favor.
Technology and theology aren’t the only realms Morris explores. In The Curse of Cortés, he plunges into Mesoamerican history, mythology, and the legacy of colonization. The journey to write the book spanned twelve years, four trips, encounters with cartel threats, and field research that included reef dives and consultations with shamans. The result is a narrative that spans nearly thirteen thousand years of history, condensed into a taut, emotionally resonant thriller.
His transition from corporate life to fiction wasn’t without hurdles. A long career of producing white papers and executive briefs didn’t initially prepare him for the art of plot and character development. Still, it honed his research skills and discipline—qualities evident in every carefully constructed scene of his novels. Decades of working alongside brilliant and powerful individuals also gave him access to behind-the-scenes insights that few writers can claim.
In addition to his writing, Morris is the founder of the Authors Event Network (AEN), a Seattle-Portland collective of successful authors who share booth space at regional events. The organization thrives on community and reader engagement, making in-person connections that turn fans into loyal followers. Morris notes that AEN has become his most profitable and rewarding outreach channel.
Asked what advice he would give aspiring thriller writers, Morris doesn’t hesitate: Know your material. Become an expert in the subjects that fascinate you. Research the unsolved, the obscure, and the overlooked. Only then can a writer develop a voice that rises above the noise and tells stories that truly matter.
Guy Morris is more than a novelist. He is a cultural provocateur with the rare ability to fuse science, faith, and fiction into narratives that ignite the imagination—and maybe even shift your worldview.
Source: Reader’s House Magazine
