Neuromancer, written by William Gibson, is a groundbreaking science fiction novel that popularized the cyberpunk genre. Set in a dystopian future where corporations have immense power and cyberspace is a virtual reality network, the story follows a washed-up computer hacker named Case. He is hired for one last job that involves stealing a powerful artificial intelligence program. Neuromancer explores themes of artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and the blurring boundaries between humans and machines.