Snow Crash, written by Neal Stephenson, is a fast-paced and mind-bending science fiction novel set in a near-future world. The story follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he uncovers a conspiracy involving a new drug called Snow Crash. This drug has the ability to infect users' minds in both the real world and the virtual reality realm known as the Metaverse. Hiro embarks on a cyberspace odyssey, teaming up with a badass sword-wielding courier named Y.T. to stop the spread of Snow Crash and unravel the secrets behind it. Snow Crash is a thrilling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of technology, linguistics, and the power of information.