Snow Crash, authored by Neal Stephenson, is a cyberpunk novel set in a near-future America. The story follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he investigates a new drug called Snow Crash that has the ability to infect users' minds in both the virtual and physical worlds. As Hiro delves deeper into the mystery, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to destroy society as he knows it. Snow Crash is known for its fast-paced action, satirical commentary on corporate culture, and its exploration of virtual reality and linguistics.