Grunt RX-10, the main hero of the book, meets the Author who has created him at last. Although he doesn't like him much they make a deal to finish the story in a way the Author would defeat the Administrator, the part of himself who lacks the sense of humour.

Grunt's first trip to the matrix may turn out to be a disaster. Because he may find out he is the Chosen one. And that would certainly cause a lot of troubles.