First published 1993
Hiro Protagonist splits his time between two worlds. In reality, he delivers pizza for Uncle Enzo's Cosa Nostra Inc. In the Metaverse, he transforms into a warrior prince navigating digital landscapes. When a mysterious computer virus called Snow Crash begins attacking hackers, Hiro plunges into the investigation. The virus poses a threat unlike any other, capable of bringing about complete information collapse. Racing through neon-lit streets and virtual realms, Hiro hunts for the shadowy figure behind this digital plague. His search weaves together virtual reality technology and ancient Sumerian mythology in unexpected ways. As Hiro closes in on his target, he must prevent the villain from achieving total infocalypse. The future America he inhabits is bizarre and outrageous, yet strangely familiar. Hiro's mission becomes a fight for the survival of both digital and physical worlds, where ancient myths collide with cutting-edge technology.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, action, cyberpunk
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: dual-worlds, found-family, heros-journey
Setting: America, Metaverse
Period: Future
470 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Bantam Books