False Horizon - Paperback

Miles is an ordinary guy who made one extraordinary mistake. Facing a prison sentence that would destroy his life, he takes the only lifeline offered: become a live-in test subject for a secretive tech startup. The deal is simple. He lets them implant a neural interface, and his criminal record is wiped clean.

But nobody will tell him what the experiment actually is.

Inside the system, the gray fog of the Oregon coast is replaced by a digital utopia. However, the true miracle isn't the code-it's Summer, the brilliant architect behind it. Neither of them expected to fall in love, as it certainly wasn't part of the plan. Yet they are perfect for each other, sharing a connection that feels more real than anything the simulation can generate.

Terrified by the consequences, Summer tries to keep Miles at a tortured distance, knowing that the moment he understands the true nature of the experiment, he will never look at her the same way again.

Miles believes he is just navigating a new life, doing his best to be useful to Amos, the blind monitor who oversees his days. He guides the older man, thinking they are building a genuine friendship. He doesn't realize that Amos isn't looking for help-
he is looking for cracks.

Unbeknownst to Miles, the blind man is manipulating his every move, leading him deeper into a moral maze to see just how much of his own soul Miles is willing to trade for this perfect life.

In a world where you can see anything you want ... the hardest thing to spot is the trap.