Night Owls

A Moon Colony Sci-fi Adventure

By: Stephen Gay

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

All Ethan wants to do is throw an underground party. But someone wants to throw him out of an airlock.

The moon, 2195. Random power outages are wreaking havoc. Ethan Keller, an unapologetic thief, is stuck in the poorest district, but that won't stop him from throwing an unforgettable party in an abandoned dome.

When his big score is stolen, his ragtag crew plan a heist to recoup the loss. Instead, they discover a lethal conspiracy, the source of the deadly power outages.

Now a fugitive, can Ethan unmask the mastermind in time to save the colony?

If you like science fiction adventures with clever heroes and impossible situations, get started with Night Owls.

Awards
★★★★★ - Literary Titan
"Ethan, a charismatic thief and the unexpected hero of Stephen Gay's enthralling novel, Night Owls."

★★★★★ - Reader Views
"A phenomenal read for... those who love space science fiction, dystopian novels, and books about groups of ragtag and misfit heroes would also thoroughly enjoy it."

What readers are saying…

“Night Owls is a whimsical, fun, fast-paced thrill of a book.”
“Night Owls has captured my heart!”
“Ethan and his crew are an eclectic bunch I grew to love. They want to throw parties on the moon?! But they’re not so superficial – they’re funny, intelligent, and loyal to the end.”
“Fantastic world-building.”

©2023 Stephen Gay (P) 2023 Stephen Gay

Captivating and fun debut!

Night Owls has captured my heart! I may not be as huge a partygoer or as knowledgeable about music as Ethan and his crew, but I can safely say I will follow those Owls to the ends of the universe (or for as long as this series continues!).

This action-packed space opera follows life on the moon in the form of Ethan Keller, a young man trying to do good but who is swept up in some shady business thanks to his dad's death ten years prior, which has left him and his mom in a long-term financial bind. All while he's trying to throw an end-of-the-year party for his crew and get in good with his girlfriend's family - the Nadars, the richest people on Luna. But one thing after another escalates, and after an unspectacular run of personal mistakes and heists gone wrong, Ethan mistakenly arrives at the heart of a corruption scheme. The kicker?

It's orchestrated by his girlfriend's father.

Or so it seems. Will Ethan and the Owls be able to uncover the real criminal?

Night Owls is a whimsical, fun, fast-paced thrill of a book. I really enjoyed the snappy pace and how brilliantly it captured the feeling of true friendship with all its ups and downs. The close-knit bonds between the characters were heartening and positive, which provided a fantastic counterpoint to the novel's darker themes of corruption, greed, and class differences, as well as its exploration into Ethan's struggle with acceptance over losing his dad. The author weaves in fantastic world-building and technology but doesn't get too technical or lost in science (which is great for soft sci-fi), and even with it set on the Moon in a reimagined future, the story feels so grounded and relatable. The voice narration is spot-on for the most part; a few strange-sounding words here and there, and the inflection isn't the best, but it's solidly done. It's a bit strange that all the voices sound the same, but I suppose that's what happens with virtual voice. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this novel, and I can't wait to check out the sequels!