Michael danvers' life of self-imposed seclusion is interrupted when he receives a strange invitation: the unique opportunity to move into and beta-test a fully automated, state-of-the-art smart home. a true marvel of modern innovation, the house is controlled by a sophisticated ai that ensures all routine tasks are taken care of, limitless forms of entertainment are just a voice command away, and nearly every physical need is met with efficiency. but soon michael realizes that what at first presented itself as a futuristic utopia may be quickly devolving into a technological prison. "the very best kind of horror. a mirror on paper." - jonathan edward durham, author of winterset hollow "a futuristic horror novel with a human heart and a computer brain. it's intelligent, disquieting, and seeping with originality. prepare to be devoured by sammy's unparalleled writing." - gage greenwood, author of bunker dogs "fans of black mirror and ex machina will find plenty to fear in this tale of a smart home with a monkey paw mission to give its occupant whatever he desires. yet like the best suspense, beta is also infinitely human." - andrew van wey, author of head like a hole "taking bits of ray bradbury, charlie kaufman, and stephen king, scott delivers a strategically paced mind-bender of sci-fi terror." - nick roberts, author of the exorcist's house "beta is a master class in storytelling, a perfect example of how to build suspense with each turn of the page."- john durgin, author of the cursed among us