Cryptonomicon

This epic novel by Neal Stephenson delves into the secret histories of nations and the private obsessions of men, exploring the forces that shaped the 20th century during World War II and the present-day World Wide Web. Follow the story of a mathematical genius assigned to a top-secret mission in 1942, and his grandson's attempt to create a "data haven" in the present day. But their scheme uncovers a massive conspiracy and an unbreakable Nazi code, leading to unimaginable riches and a future of personal and digital liberty...or universal totalitarianism. A thought-provoking and daring work of great art and creativity.