Little Brother, written by Cory Doctorow, is a young adult novel set in a near-future surveillance state. After a terrorist attack in San Francisco, the government increases its surveillance measures, infringing on the privacy of its citizens. The story follows Marcus, a tech-savvy teenager, who becomes involved in a group of hackers fighting against the oppressive surveillance system. Little Brother explores themes of civil liberties, government overreach, and the power of technology in a surveillance state.