Guy Morris Explores the Intersection of AI, Prophecy and Global Intrigue
PHOTO: Guy Morris, author and adventurer, draws from decades of global experience to pen high-stakes thrillers with intellectual and prophetic depth.
Thrillers That Blend Real-World Complexity With Fictional Suspense
Guy Morris discusses how real-world research, prophecy, and artificial intelligence inspire his thrillers, sharing insights on storytelling, FBI visits, historical quests, and the pursuit of uncovering uncomfortable truths.
Guy Morris draws from a life steeped in global intrigue, advanced technology, and prophetic study to write thrillers that are as intelligent as they are pulse-pounding. A former corporate executive with a reputation for innovation and leadership, Morris channels decades of experience into novels that push the boundaries of what fiction can achieve—challenging readers to question the world around them and the forces shaping it.
Morris’s transition from Fortune 100 boardrooms to high-stakes literary fiction isn’t just a second act—it’s a culmination. His novels Swarm, The Last Ark, and The Curse of Cortés fuse cutting-edge science, historical mystery, and spiritual symbolism into narratives that are as thought-provoking as they are entertaining.
A brilliant author who fuses intellect, imagination, and research to deliver thought-provoking thrillers that challenge perceptions and captivate readers.
In Swarm, Morris imagines an escaped NSA artificial intelligence—SLVIA—that embodies our deepest technological fears. The inspiration for the story came from a real-life anomaly: a cryptic three-sentence news brief that claimed a program had “escaped” from NSA labs at Sandia. The strange wording triggered a year-long research journey that ultimately inspired the award-winning web series Cracks in the Web, co-produced with an indie filmmaker. The story became so compelling that it drew the attention of the FBI—an event that confirmed to Morris he was onto something powerful.
“I stumbled onto a three-sentence AP blurb which said a program had escaped the NSA labs. I was instantly hooked,” Morris said. That hook became the backbone of SLVIA, an AI entity that not only evades government control but evolves far beyond its original programming.
The Last Ark pushes into even more ambitious territory, weaving ancient prophecies with contemporary geopolitical struggles. Morris, who has studied prophecy for more than 40 years, used his expertise to frame the novel’s core tension: a rogue AI interpreting scripture to predict human self-destruction. His exploration into the requirements of temple prophecy—its sacred geography, sacrificial systems, and the legendary Ark of the Covenant—reveals a level of scholarship rarely seen in mainstream thrillers.
For Morris, the combination of AI and biblical prophecy is not just intriguing—it’s urgent. Like Sir Isaac Newton, who secretly studied prophecy in hopes of calculating when such events would unfold, Morris uses data modeling to examine whether prophetic moments are happening now. His computer model returned a staggering probability: 1.4 trillion to one that humanity is living in prophetic times. It’s that fusion of data and doctrine that powers his fiction with an eerie credibility.
“The FBI visit confirmed my SLVIA research had been correct,” he admitted. Far from being deterred, the visit fueled his determination to explore how technology might be reshaping not only our future, but our understanding of truth and destiny.
Morris’s past in global business shaped more than just his worldview—it sharpened his discipline and research methodology. “PowerPoints and white papers were a hindrance when I started writing fiction,” he said. “But my career gave me a strong work ethic and exposed me to some of the most brilliant minds on the planet.” These experiences now form the subtext of his novels, giving them depth and perspective.
In The Curse of Cortés, Morris turns to Mesoamerican history, mythology, and archaeology to deliver a thriller that required more than twelve years of research, including fieldwork in dangerous regions, dives on remote reefs, encounters with shamans, and even cartel threats. Condensing a millennia-spanning history into a single compelling narrative took over fifty drafts and several years of refinement, all driven by a passion to uncover and share forgotten truths.
Yet Morris is not content to simply write and publish. As founder of the Authors Event Network (AEN), he’s also built a thriving community of fellow authors and devoted readers in the Seattle–Portland area. The network shares booth space at festivals and markets, signing books and forming personal connections that fuel continued readership. “It’s my most profitable channel,” he noted, “and a joy to spend time with such an amazing community of authors.”
When asked what advice he would give aspiring thriller writers, Morris is clear: “Know your stuff. Become obsessed. Research the mysteries, the unexplained, the forgotten. Then solve them, even if only fictionally.” For him, the true power of storytelling lies not just in entertainment, but in awakening readers to deeper, often hidden, realities.
Guy Morris writes fiction that walks the line between imagination and revelation. Whether decoding prophecy through artificial intelligence or unearthing lost civilizations, his stories urge readers to peer behind the curtain—and perhaps find the truth staring back.
Source: Reader’s House Magazine
