Author: Neal Stephenson | Narrator: Malcolm Hillgartner
Runtime: 38h | Genre: Fiction
A wealthy tech entrepreneur gets caught up in a global chase involving Russian mobsters, Islamic terrorists, and Chinese hackers after a ransomware virus infects his MMORPG.
Stephenson usually writes heady sci-fi, but this is his straight-up action movie. It starts with a virus in an online game and spirals into a chase involving Russian mobsters, MI6, and terrorists. It is wild, funny, and incredibly detailed. Stephenson explores the intersection of virtual worlds and real-world violence. It is a long, fun ride that never takes itself too seriously.