The Passengers by John Marrs

The Passengers by John Marrs is a gripping, high-concept psychological thriller that explores the terrifying consequences of a world driven by technology and automation.

When eight people wake up inside driverless cars, they quickly realize they are passengers—not in control of where they’re going or what will happen next. Someone has hacked the system, taken over the vehicles, and turned their lives into a public spectacle, streamed live for the world to watch.

As the countdown begins, secrets are exposed, moral choices are forced, and society is asked a chilling question:
Who deserves to survive?

Fast-paced, unsettling, and shockingly relevant, The Passengers dives deep into themes of surveillance, social media outrage, artificial intelligence, and human judgment—delivering twist after twist until the final page.

Perfect for readers who love:

• Psychological & techno-thrillers

• Dark, thought-provoking fiction

• Social commentary with suspense

• Books like Black Mirror and The One