Description
The Fear Index is a tense and intelligent thriller by Robert Harris that blends high finance, artificial intelligence, and psychological suspense. At the heart of the novel is Dr Alex Hoffmann, a reclusive scientist and financial visionary whose hedge fund in Geneva has developed groundbreaking software capable of predicting stock market movements by analysing human emotions. The system generates vast wealth—but its power also carries hidden dangers.
When Hoffmann’s supposedly impenetrable home security is breached in the middle of the night, his carefully controlled life begins to unravel. What follows is a chilling descent into paranoia and fear as he races to uncover who is targeting him and why. The story intertwines cutting-edge technology with timeless human vulnerabilities, creating a narrative that feels both urgent and unsettlingly plausible.
Tightly written and deeply thought-provoking, The Fear Index is a compelling choice for readers who enjoy fast-paced thrillers that explore the collision between science, finance, and the darker edges of human ambition.
