Birth of the Financial Thriller

Discover the captivating world of finance through the lens of literature in Birth of the Financial Thriller by Mikkel Krause Frantzen. Published by Edinburgh University Press in 2025, this thought-provoking hardback spans 232 pages and delves into the intricate relationship between the financial thriller genre and the economic transformations of the 1970s. Frantzen expertly explores how these narratives have shaped our understanding of finance and continue to resonate in today’s financialised society. This book is essential for anyone interested in the evolution of literature and its reflection of economic realities. Join Mikkel Krause Frantzen on a journey that reveals the enduring legacy of financial thrillers in modern storytelling.