Snow Crash, written by Neal Stephenson, is a fast-paced science fiction novel set in a near-future world where virtual reality and the internet have merged into a sprawling metaverse. The story follows Hiro Protagonist, a hacker and pizza delivery driver, as he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens to unleash a deadly virus on the metaverse. Snow Crash delves into themes of transhumanism, linguistics, and the power of information technology.