The Memory Project

by Heath Morgan

In 2030, a massive worldwide data breach exposed the data and information of every human on the planet. This Great Data Breach devastated the course of human history and fractured the United States into two different countries - communities who opted into continued use of technology and data collection, and communities who opted out. As a result of The Great Data Breach and its implication on mental health, millions suffered. The chaos and widespread loss of ones' livelihood, security and identity, wiped out half the world's population during a catastrophic time known as The Purpose Crisis.



Fifty years later, in 2080, Commodore is a young man living in the Freedom Territory of Moran, Wyoming. He and his family are pillars in the community, key members responsible for its safety and provisions. While Commodore takes pride in his role, his heart longs to be an influencer in another world, one that is hyper connected by technology and governed by artificial intelligence.



Iqra, a young woman from the Progress City of Minneapolis, journeys to the Freedom Territory with a warning: Human AI governance (HAI) has launched a secret plan called The Memory Project to involuntarily reprogram human memories.



The Freedom Territory plans their response which sends Commodore and Iqra on a voyage to stop the Memory Project. During their travels, they compare the two bifurcated societies and explore the history of mankind.



Back in Wyoming, Commodore’s best friend James attempts to go back in time using conversational time travel. He leads a team on a seemingly insurmountable mission to prevent the Great Data Breach and, perhaps even more difficult, to find his long-lost father.



Will they be able to stop the Great Data Breach and HAI before it’s too late?

372 pages, Paperback

Published September 1, 2025

Reviews

[COURTNEY J REYNAUD · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fast-paced and surprisingly gripping, especially for someone who usually skips dystopian novels in favor of action and historical fiction. The heroes are memorable, the villains are genuinely unsettling, and a few moments land harder than expected. Rather than just telling a story, the book pushes you to think about uncomfortable questions around AI, control, ethics, and what we give up when technology starts making decisions for us. It sticks with you after the last page, and I wouldn’t be surprised at all to see it become a bestseller.

[Jennifer Bergman · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Memory Project is a compelling and intelligent novel that makes you genuinely ponder real situations that could unfold in a world shaped by artificial intelligence. It blends imaginative storytelling with thoughtful questions about the future of humanity that feels both futuristic and surprisingly plausible.

This is a thought provoking read that challenges how we think about technology and humanity. Highly recommended!!!

[Mindychumbley · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fast paced and engaging read. Memorable heros and scary villains and occasional hits straight to your soul. I’m predicting a best seller and you don’t want to miss out.

Heath Morgan has created a way for readers to grapple with the big Ai questions. What does it look like when we turn over too much to technology? How do we remain human when the algorithms make all our decisions? What are the ethics we all need to understand?