techno-thriller

American  

[tek-noh-thril-er] / ˈtɛk noʊˌθrɪl ər /

noun

1. a suspense novel in which the manipulation of sophisticated technology, as of aircraft or weapons systems, plays a prominent part.

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Etymology

Origin of techno-thriller

First recorded in 1985–90

Example Sentences

The real-life scenario from which the techno-thriller concept sprang, of course, was only slightly less extreme and nightmarish: It happened during the press tour for his 2012 directorial debut, “Antiviral.”

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 8, 2020

Garland, who wrote and directed each episode, has a point: “Devs” is an absorbing meditation on the very essence of human existence and free will, all hidden in an elegant techno-thriller.

From Washington Times • Mar. 4, 2020

The Andromeda Strain by Michael Crichton This 1969 techno-thriller established Crichton as a sci-fi bestseller.

From The Guardian • May 8, 2019

It’s too complex to be a fun, formulaic techno-thriller, but not smart enough to be an interesting commentary on technology.

From The Verge • May 30, 2018

And he’s back, this time as an imaginary sidekick, in Season 2 of this Peabody Award-winning techno-thriller.

From New York Times • Jul. 13, 2016