The story takes place in a world where human civilization has reached a new level of development, where technology has become ubiquitous and all-powerful, and where the boundaries between reality and virtual reality have been erased. The main character, a young man named Artyom, discovers that he possesses a unique gift - the ability to see through the veil of technology and into the true nature of things. He soon finds himself caught up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with powerful forces who seek to use his gift for their own purposes. Long detailed description of the plot: Кристалл в прозрачной оправе (Crystal in Transparent Shell) is a thought-provoking science fiction novel by the Russian author, Sergey Lukyanenko, published in 2013. Set in a future world where technology has become ubiquitous and all-powerful, the story follows the journey of a young man named Artyom, who possesses a unique gift - the ability to see through the veil of technology and into the true nature of things.

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