Snow Crash is a science fiction novel by Neal Stephenson. Set in a near-future where corporations have replaced governments, the story follows a hacker and pizza delivery driver named Hiro Protagonist. Hiro becomes embroiled in a conspiracy involving a new drug called Snow Crash, which has the ability to infect people's minds through a computer virus. The book explores themes of virtual reality, linguistics, and the power of information. Stephenson's writing is fast-paced and filled with technological and cultural references.