Snow Crash is a science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson. It is set in a near-future where the internet has evolved into a virtual reality called the Metaverse. The story follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to unleash a deadly virus in both the virtual and real world. Snow Crash is a fast-paced and highly imaginative novel that combines elements of cyberpunk, mythology, and linguistics.