All That We See or Seem

Ken Liu's new sci-fi thriller follows Julia Z, a former "orphan hacker," as she is drawn into a high-stakes adventure. Living quietly in Boston, Julia is pulled into a mystery when a lawyer named Piers seeks her help to rescue his kidnapped wife, Elli, a dream artist. Elli has the power to create shared virtual reality experiences through dreams. Julia must navigate a dangerous digital puzzle, confronting blurred lines between technology, selfhood, and the power of shared dreams.