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Reamde is a 2011 techno-thriller novel by American writer Neal Stephenson. Its plot begins with ransomware that targets players of a fictional massively multiplayer online role-playing game, drawing its characters into a wider international pursuit involving criminals, intelligence services, and violent extremists. The novel combines detailed discussions of virtual economies and software development with a geographically expansive adventure narrative.
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Who wrote Reamde, and when was it published?
Reamde is a techno-thriller by American writer Neal Stephenson, published in 2011. Its story mixes computer crime, an online game, and an international chase. [Atlantic Books](https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/reamde/)
How does the ransomware attack begin in Reamde?
The plot begins when a virus called Reamde targets players of a fictional massively multiplayer online role-playing game. It holds hard drives hostage and turns a digital crime into a real-world pursuit. [Atlantic Books](https://atlantic-books.co.uk/book/reamde/)
What is T'Rain in Reamde?
T'Rain is the fictional online role-playing game at the center of the novel's opening crisis. Its player economy and network become entangled with the ransomware, pulling game developers and players into the wider danger.
Is Reamde only a story about hackers?
No, the ransomware plot expands into an international thriller involving criminals, intelligence operations, and people connected to T'Rain. The action moves across locations including British Columbia, Russia, and southwest China. [Neal Stephenson](https://www.nealstephenson.com/reamde.html)
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