The Path

By Barry Richards

In August 2063, America seems perfect. Poverty, crime, and war are relics of the past. With AI personal assistants guiding daily choices and immersive virtual worlds offering endless pleasure, most citizens follow The Path without question-living out personalized Life Tracks under the illusion of freedom. The Path's propaganda hums across every screen, and its direction is not optional-it's law.

But not everyone is content. A small, defiant segment sees the truth behind the harmony. Every movement is monitored by the Federal Department of Efficiency and Compliance (FDEC), and even the slightest deviation is punished with public shaming, reeducation-or worse, quiet disappearance.

Jolem McKay, a sharp-witted but restless high school senior, has always felt out of step. Haunted by a feeling he doesn't belong, he questions everything The Path promotes. Despite pressure from family and friends to conform, Jolem's curiosity deepens-until a mysterious event pulls him into a dark conspiracy. Now hunted by a system that tolerates no resistance, Jolem must decide: stay safe within the lie, or risk everything to expose the truth. But in a world where even thoughts are policed, rebellion may come at a price too high to pay.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 099783076X
• ISBN13: 9780997830767
• Release Date: April 2023
• Publisher: B Rich Media Co
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.3"