In 'The Bug: A Novel', we are ushered into the tumultuous world of the tech industry through the eyes of Roberta Walton. Reflecting on her entry-level job in quality assurance at Telligentsia Software, Roberta narrates the haunting tale of a mysterious and elusive computer bug, UI-1017. Its intermittent appearance baffles her and casts Ethan, a programmer riddled with insecurities about his qualifications, into a maddening pursuit to fix the untraceable issue. As the stakes rise, Ethan's personal relationships crumble, and Telligentsia's sink-or-swim environment becomes a breeding ground for paranoia. This psychological thriller delves deep into the obsessive mindscape of a programmer on the brink, exploring the thin line between order and chaos in the digital age.