Neuromancer is a cyberpunk science fiction novel written by William Gibson. It is set in a dystopian future where artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and computer hacking are prevalent. The story follows a washed-up computer hacker named Case, who is hired for one last job that could give him a chance to regain his lost abilities. Neuromancer is known for its gritty and atmospheric depiction of a high-tech future and its exploration of themes such as identity, consciousness, and the blurring of the line between humans and machines.