In the year 2073, humans are linked through the Hoard, a massive system that holds all the world's knowledge. Society enjoys virtual reality entertainment, shopping, and medical care from anywhere, at any time, but at a price: Total connectivity breeds total reliance. Agatha "Wick" Wickham loves her life as an Army pilot, but when her brain rejects the Gossamer chip that connects her to the Hoard, society brands her an Imp, too...