In the near future, everyone is connected to the Brain Net (Bret) – everyone who’s anyone, that is. Those who are linked up can download thrilling think-apps to their brain implants, staying in touch and in the know. If you’re unlinked, however, you’re an outcast, a nobody. You’re just plain wrong… Parish Jeppa is a skilled Bret crime investigator, but his world falls into turmoil when he dabbles in black market think-apps and gets himself addicted. The department removes his implant, but gives him one last chance to regain it and his standing in the world: He must infiltrate a gang of eccentric, Bret-shunning troublemakers called the Wrongboys and uncover a mysterious offline communication device that has the authorities panicked. Unlinked and cast aside, Parish infiltrates the gang and closes in on its dangerous inner circle. What he finds there may change him forever…