During World War II, young mathematical genius Lawrence Waterhouse is involved in breaking German encryption systems. In modern times, his grandson Randy, a computer hacker, is helping build a self-contained "data haven" in Southeast Asia. The fate of the grandson is connected with the work of his grandfather, with an international conspiracy that can bring the world the bondage of a new totalitarianism.

Sometimes cheerful, densely packed with information on a variety of topics, from cryptanalysis and hacking to treasure hunting, this novel is a real modern epic. On the one hand, there is an amazing, completely original portrait of the wartime era. On the other hand, it is a provocative reflection on how science and technology help shape and change the course of human history. A product of great erudition and equally great creative power, it is and will remain one of the significant literary achievements of the modern era.

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