When a young writer close to fame and fortune is threatened and then a famous guest drops dead, Shade, Angie and Tex find themselves following a trail of clues that lead them into a world of jealousy, desperation and greed.

A financial advisor calls the team for help when she suspects her high-tech smart house has developed a mind of its own. After Shade and Angie are nearly steamed to death, they suspect someone is hacking into her smart home system.