Idoru

In a future, meticulously rebuilt Tokyo post-earthquake, rock star Rez of the global supergroup Lo/Rez makes a shocking announcement: he intends to marry an 'idoru,' a non-existent virtual reality construct named Rei Toei. This bewildering decision sends his handlers and fans into a frenzy. Enter Chia Petz, a savvy young fan from Seattle, dispatched by her fan club to investigate Rei's true nature and ensure Rez's sanity. As Chia navigates Tokyo's intricate digital underbelly, she uncovers layers of conspiracy and advanced technology that blur the lines between human and artificial. Simultaneously, Rez's security consultant, Laney – a 'sensitive' with an uncanny ability to spot patterns and anomalies in data – finds himself drawn into the mystery, struggling to understand the implications of such a union for reality itself. William Gibson's "Idoru" is a prescient exploration of celebrity, artificial intelligence, identity, and the increasingly porous boundaries between the physical and digital worlds, delivered as a sharp, atmospheric thriller.