A Good Thriller discussion

What is a techno-thriller?
Techno/Sci-fi thrillers combine the action of thrillers with complex technological elements.

Key characteristics of a techno-thriller:
Advanced technology
Cybersecurity
Hacking
Science-gone-wrong
Futuristic settings
Plausible Science
Ethical implications of technology
Famous techno-thriller examples:

Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson – A computer virus threatens to infect human minds.
Neuromancer by William Gibson – A washed-up computer hacker is hired for a heist against a powerful AI.
Movie: “The Matrix” – A computer hacker discovers his world is a simulated reality.

Daemon and Freedom™ by Daniel Suarez: A brilliant, fast-paced dive into decentralized AI, autonomous agents, and society-altering technology. AI & Cyber Thrillers

The Artificial Divide: A Journey to Save the Human Race from AI by Gary Lee: Explores the societal impacts of AI integration. AI & Cyber Thrillers

The Oracle Year by Charles Soule: A fun, high-stakes thriller about a man who suddenly knows the future for one year. AI & Cyber Thrillers

The Punch Escrow by Tal M. Klein: A high-octane 2147 story where teleportation goes wrong, combining humor with serious technological stakes. Scientific & Hard Sci-Fi Thrillers

Zero World by Jason M. Hough: A blend of quantum physics, espionage, and action. Scientific & Hard Sci-Fi Thrillers

Dante's Equation: A Novel by Jane Jensen: A dense, cerebral thriller combining advanced physics with mystical elements. Scientific & Hard Sci-Fi Thrillers

The Ice Limit & Beyond the Ice Limit by Douglas Preston: Known for high-octane scientific action and suspense. Scientific & Hard Sci-Fi Thrillers

The Gone World by Tom Sweterlitsch: A mind-bending thriller blending futuristic law enforcement with cosmic horror and time travel. Sci-fi Thriller

There Is No Antimemetics Division by qntm: A high-concept, fast-paced thriller about secret organizations fighting memetic threats (ideas that kill). Sci-fi Thriller

The Punch Escrow by Tal M. Klein: A fast-paced cyberpunk thriller centered on teleportation technology gone wrong. Sci-fi Thriller

Aggressor: The Aggressor Series, Book 1 by F.X. Holden: Highly-rated, action-packed military/technical thrillers. Action & Dystopian Tech

The Municipalists by Seth Fried: A witty, sharp blend of AI, urban planning, and buddy-cop action. Action & Dystopian Tech

Backbiteby Adrienne Jones: A tense, overlooked entry in the genre. Action & Dystopian Tech

If you’re tech-savvy and intrigued by the implications of emerging technologies, this is your subgenre. A strong grasp of technological concepts is beneficial.

Another techno-thrillers that I enjoyed was:
Digital Fortress by Dan Brown.