In the year 2044, reality is an ugly place. The only time teenage Wade Watts really feels alive is when he’s jacked into the virtual utopia known as the OASIS. Wade’s devoted his life to studying the puzzles hidden within this world—puzzles that promise massive power and fortune to whoever can unlock them.
But when Wade stumbles upon the first clue, he finds that other players are willing to kill him to get the ultimate prize. The race is on, and if Wade’s going to survive, he’ll have to win—and confront the real world he’s always been so desperate to escape.
