This book has it all - computers, video games, hacking. I'm not into any of these, but I still LOVED this book! Set in San Francisco - terrorists blow up the Bay Bridge. People are scared, and the government starts using high-tech surveillance to "protect" its citizens. Marcus and his friends discover this new system isn't foolproof and innocent people are being interrogated and held prisoner. They use an underground communication network, the XNET, to remain free and avoid the police. There is excellent discussion on security versus civil liberties, as well as romance, raving and gadgets galore. Scott Westerfield described it best - "A rousing tale of techno-geek rebellion."
Cory Doctorow has a super impressive background. Not only is he co-creator of the fun website Boing Boing, but he is also the former European Director of the Electronic Frontier Foundation.
Reviewers are comparing this book to George Orwell's 1984, and it's definitely one of the best books I've read this year.
We have lots of copies at KCLS, you can place a hold.
You can also read this book on-line for free, yes, that's free, under a Creative Commons license, so cool!
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