Griffin, a scientist obsessed with optics, invents a method to make himself invisible by altering his body's refractive index. Initially successful, he becomes trapped in his own creation when he cannot reverse the process. As he grapples with his newfound powers, his descent into random violence and chaos marks him as a significant figure in horror fiction. The novel explores themes of isolation, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the darker sides of human nature.
Griffin, a scientist obsessed with optics, invents a method to make himself invisible by altering his body's refractive index. Initially successful, he becomes trapped in his own creation when he cannot reverse the process. As he grapples with his newfound powers, his descent into random violence and chaos marks him as a significant figure in horror fiction. The novel explores themes of isolation, the consequences of unchecked ambition, and the darker sides of human nature.