In the near future, with technology just a little more pervasive, teens have to go to extremes to get a little privacy from the Powers That Be. Unfortunately, one such attempt places Marcus and his friends at the site of a horrific terrorist attack, where they’re seized by Homeland Security and brutally, illegally held and questioned. Once released back into a city now under martial law, Marcus swears revenge for his unfair treatment, and begins an underground technological movement aimed at bringing down the people who abused him. He’ll find unlikely allies and potential betrayal around every corner as he builds an army of hackers and malcontents, all dedicated to changing or destroying the system. In this thought-provoking tale of techno-geek activism, Doctorow examines the role of technology and security and the government in our lives, and makes us reconsider just what we’re willing to put up with for our safety. Absolutely compelling, utterly fascinating, and just a bit frightening, I couldn’t stop reading this one