In a near-future San Diego, Robert Gu, a former Alzheimer's patient, must navigate a world transformed by technology after a medical cure restores his faculties. As he grapples with his new reality and relearns how to function in a society where virtual and physical realms merge seamlessly, Robert unwittingly becomes entangled in a global conspiracy for world domination. With his family and granddaughter Miri drawn into the intrigue, they must confront a radical plan threatening the existence of physical books worldwide. Vernor Vinge's gripping sci-fi thriller explores themes of aging, technology, and the power of information in a rapidly evolving world.
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Tor Books