They hired a cybernetic detective to recover the Internet’s stolen digital history. They didn’t know his twisted past is the key to the crime.

Security expert C.F. Naroy is hired to stop hackers from destroying the only remaining preserved copy of the Old Internet—"Old" because the Internet has been replaced by the Nexternet, a technology that allows anyone anywhere to transmit instantly love, hate, outrage, joy…their very thoughts. Emotions are sent like text messages. Others’ memories are streamed like movies.

Naroy's investigation uncovers blackmail, political intrigue, dark family secrets, and more than a few dead bodies. He also learns—the hard way—that the stolen data is so explosive, people are willing to kill for it.

Then Naroy discovers his own painful past is the key to the entire affair. He must choose between solving the crime…or burying it for good.