was playing the role of a priest in a revivalist church. The worm's intent was to destroy the church by cancelling all its utility services. Nick in turn sends another worm into the network to destroy that one. References External links 1975 British novels 1975 science fiction novels Cyberpunk novels Dystopian novels Existentialist novels Fictional artificial intelligences Novels about genetic engineering British science fiction novels Novels by John Brunner Harper & Row books