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Night Owls #2
Symphony
The Night Owls wanted relaxation in deep space on a luxury cruise. Instead, they found a dangerous new enemy.
Last year, Ethan Keller and the Night Owls prevented a tragedy on the moon. With the criminals responsible behind bars, life should be better in New Luna.
Ethan is struggling with his newfound fame and his changing relationship with Aysha, who is supervising a vital project for Nadar Corp: a Helium-3 fusion cell facility that promises energy independence for the moon. Something has to change. Maybe a week-long holiday on the famous space cruiser, The Symphony, would help.
But when a terrorist group makes a surprise attack, romance becomes the least of Ethan’s concerns. The deadly organization, led by a cunning adversary, is hell-bent on freeing Luna by any means. With Aysha in their grip and the fate of Luna’s independence hanging by a thread, Ethan must now deliver on an impossible task: hijacking the Symphony.
For a sci-fi action adventure, set sail aboard the Symphony with Night Owls Book 2.
Last year, Ethan Keller and the Night Owls prevented a tragedy on the moon. With the criminals responsible behind bars, life should be better in New Luna.
Ethan is struggling with his newfound fame and his changing relationship with Aysha, who is supervising a vital project for Nadar Corp: a Helium-3 fusion cell facility that promises energy independence for the moon. Something has to change. Maybe a week-long holiday on the famous space cruiser, The Symphony, would help.
But when a terrorist group makes a surprise attack, romance becomes the least of Ethan’s concerns. The deadly organization, led by a cunning adversary, is hell-bent on freeing Luna by any means. With Aysha in their grip and the fate of Luna’s independence hanging by a thread, Ethan must now deliver on an impossible task: hijacking the Symphony.
For a sci-fi action adventure, set sail aboard the Symphony with Night Owls Book 2.
406 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 3, 2023
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Stephen Gay
11 books12 followersStephen Gay is a lifelong designer and reader with a deep curiosity about how things work—and how our world might evolve. He believes books have a unique magic: the power to bring bold ideas to life and let us explore alternate realities and future possibilities.
His debut novel, Night Owls: A Moon Colony Sci-fi Adventure, launched a thrilling multi-book series that blends action, clever heroes, and high-stakes space adventures.
Stephen has since released two more series: Homecoming: The JUDA Cases, a gritty small-town crime thriller, and Black Sky Club, a cyberpunk saga beginning with Awakenings.
Originally from Canada, Stephen earned a degree in Industrial Design from Carleton University before moving to the U.S. to pursue a career in technology, where he has led creative teams in innovation and design. He’s also the author of Why Always Wins, a fun and practical 160-page graphic novel that explores success through collaboration, facilitation, and communication.
An avid traveler who’s explored over 45 countries, Stephen now lives in Silicon Valley, California, with his fiery red-haired partner and their two wonderful boys.
His debut novel, Night Owls: A Moon Colony Sci-fi Adventure, launched a thrilling multi-book series that blends action, clever heroes, and high-stakes space adventures.
Stephen has since released two more series: Homecoming: The JUDA Cases, a gritty small-town crime thriller, and Black Sky Club, a cyberpunk saga beginning with Awakenings.
Originally from Canada, Stephen earned a degree in Industrial Design from Carleton University before moving to the U.S. to pursue a career in technology, where he has led creative teams in innovation and design. He’s also the author of Why Always Wins, a fun and practical 160-page graphic novel that explores success through collaboration, facilitation, and communication.
An avid traveler who’s explored over 45 countries, Stephen now lives in Silicon Valley, California, with his fiery red-haired partner and their two wonderful boys.
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May 24, 2025Fast, funny, and full of tension. Night Owls Part 2 cranks up the stakes with space terrorism, shifting loyalties, and a heist at 30,000 miles above Luna.
Ethan Keller’s vacation goes wildly off-course in this sharp, high-energy sequel that blends heart, humor, and hijinks in all the right ways.
Ethan Keller’s vacation goes wildly off-course in this sharp, high-energy sequel that blends heart, humor, and hijinks in all the right ways.
October 7, 2023
They say sequels are never better than the first. Well, then they haven't read this book and they sorely need to. Yes, that's right—I'm about to sing the praises of Symphony (just not as well as Sapphire Saturn can!).
After the tumultuous experience of uncovering Bharat Nadar's corruption and putting him and his cronies behind bars, Ethan Keller wants nothing more than to kick back and take a vacation with those he loves.
Unfortunately, it's never that easy.
In fact, it hasn't been easy for a while. With opposite schedules, Ethan and Aysha can barely find time to see each other. Change is happening at breakneck speed, but when a surprise wedding springs up, the crew takes their chance. Even Aysha, who is spearheading a new project relating to Luna's independence, carves out a few days.
But her project also catches the eye of a formidable organization, one which most of Luna can't decide is violent for violence's sake or just violent enough to create change that is long overdue. Ethan himself is torn over them and their charismatic but volatile leader, Ezequiel Alvarez. This organization, the Luna Independence Front (LIF), promises just that, through whatever means necessary. That's something he can relate to.
But when LIF seizes hold of Aysha and her project, Ethan must improvise a daring rescue mission, and it all hinges on one thing: hijacking the Symphony. Can he pull it off, celebrate a wedding, and save his girlfriend at the same time?
Symphony begins where Night Owls leaves off, and it doesn't just stay the course—it makes it into something new and better. The ongoing theme of class separation takes a deeper turn, holding up a mirror to the injustices and revolutions we see today, and stoking the constant fire of moral quandaries when it comes to how much we should tolerate and how and when we ought to fight back. I loved the continued sprightly pace, and the stark contrast of the Symphony's luxurious setting was a fantastic deviation from the rough and volatile Lunar environment. The worldbuilding takes a bit of a backseat with the setting more contained than it was in the first book, but it remains easy to understand and beautifully balanced between the action and dialogue.
As with Night Owls, the relationships and friendships were the standout. Kudos to the author for portraying Ethan and Aysha's troubles in such a realistic, heartbreaking, and ultimately rewarding manner—being able to see where they were coming from and their reasons for believing they were each doing the right thing beautifully mirrored Ethan’s internal struggle with Ezequiel (who was a great foil and such a tantalizing new villain). In my opinion, hate-to-love villains are some of the very best, and Ezequiel fits the bill to a T. The fact that we, and Ethan, can truly sympathize with his suffering makes me want to root for him if his methods weren't so drastic.
As a reader, I love when narratives make me ponder, especially about myself, and this one certainly does. How would I react in Ethan's position, or Ezequiel's? What measures would I take to ensure my loved ones were safe? How far would I go? I don't know, but I can't wait to find out how Ethan navigates the path to his own answers. Looking forward to seeing where the Owls' fight with LIF goes!
After the tumultuous experience of uncovering Bharat Nadar's corruption and putting him and his cronies behind bars, Ethan Keller wants nothing more than to kick back and take a vacation with those he loves.
Unfortunately, it's never that easy.
In fact, it hasn't been easy for a while. With opposite schedules, Ethan and Aysha can barely find time to see each other. Change is happening at breakneck speed, but when a surprise wedding springs up, the crew takes their chance. Even Aysha, who is spearheading a new project relating to Luna's independence, carves out a few days.
But her project also catches the eye of a formidable organization, one which most of Luna can't decide is violent for violence's sake or just violent enough to create change that is long overdue. Ethan himself is torn over them and their charismatic but volatile leader, Ezequiel Alvarez. This organization, the Luna Independence Front (LIF), promises just that, through whatever means necessary. That's something he can relate to.
But when LIF seizes hold of Aysha and her project, Ethan must improvise a daring rescue mission, and it all hinges on one thing: hijacking the Symphony. Can he pull it off, celebrate a wedding, and save his girlfriend at the same time?
Symphony begins where Night Owls leaves off, and it doesn't just stay the course—it makes it into something new and better. The ongoing theme of class separation takes a deeper turn, holding up a mirror to the injustices and revolutions we see today, and stoking the constant fire of moral quandaries when it comes to how much we should tolerate and how and when we ought to fight back. I loved the continued sprightly pace, and the stark contrast of the Symphony's luxurious setting was a fantastic deviation from the rough and volatile Lunar environment. The worldbuilding takes a bit of a backseat with the setting more contained than it was in the first book, but it remains easy to understand and beautifully balanced between the action and dialogue.
As with Night Owls, the relationships and friendships were the standout. Kudos to the author for portraying Ethan and Aysha's troubles in such a realistic, heartbreaking, and ultimately rewarding manner—being able to see where they were coming from and their reasons for believing they were each doing the right thing beautifully mirrored Ethan’s internal struggle with Ezequiel (who was a great foil and such a tantalizing new villain). In my opinion, hate-to-love villains are some of the very best, and Ezequiel fits the bill to a T. The fact that we, and Ethan, can truly sympathize with his suffering makes me want to root for him if his methods weren't so drastic.
As a reader, I love when narratives make me ponder, especially about myself, and this one certainly does. How would I react in Ethan's position, or Ezequiel's? What measures would I take to ensure my loved ones were safe? How far would I go? I don't know, but I can't wait to find out how Ethan navigates the path to his own answers. Looking forward to seeing where the Owls' fight with LIF goes!
October 9, 2023
I received a beta copy of this book from the author, and I am writing a review because I enjoyed the book.
"Symphony" is a fun addition to the Night Owls series. We catch up with Ethan and his friends several months after the first book. Ethan is throwing great parties, and Aysha is working hard on a project to help everyone on the moon. But things aren't perfect, and the actions of a terrorist group threaten to upset life even more.
This book still has the great characters and friendships from book 1 with a good amount of space action and adventure that's not too technical. The relationship tension Ethan is experiencing helps him stay relatable even as he is being a hero. I like the addition of a celebrity and Ethan's mixed feelings about fame, and the increased political focus on Luna's governance is very interesting.
I recommend "Symphony" for sci-fi adventure with a political twist.
"Symphony" is a fun addition to the Night Owls series. We catch up with Ethan and his friends several months after the first book. Ethan is throwing great parties, and Aysha is working hard on a project to help everyone on the moon. But things aren't perfect, and the actions of a terrorist group threaten to upset life even more.
This book still has the great characters and friendships from book 1 with a good amount of space action and adventure that's not too technical. The relationship tension Ethan is experiencing helps him stay relatable even as he is being a hero. I like the addition of a celebrity and Ethan's mixed feelings about fame, and the increased political focus on Luna's governance is very interesting.
I recommend "Symphony" for sci-fi adventure with a political twist.
October 1, 2024
In "Symphony: Night Owls 2," Stephen Gay delivers an exhilarating sequel that propels Ethan Keller into a whirlwind of action and conflict. Struggling with newfound fame and his changing relationship with Aysha, who oversees a crucial Helium-3 fusion cell project, Ethan's holiday on the space cruiser, The Symphony, quickly turns into a fight for survival when a terrorist organization strikes.
The new villain is cunning and formidable, raising the stakes as they take Aysha hostage and threaten Luna’s independence. Gay expertly balances pulse-pounding action with character growth, showcasing Ethan’s internal struggles and his determination to save Aysha.
With relentless pacing and vivid action sequences, "Symphony: Night Owls 2" captivates from start to finish. This sequel not only builds on the excitement of the first book but also deepens the emotional stakes, making it a must-read for fans of high-stakes sci-fi adventures.
The new villain is cunning and formidable, raising the stakes as they take Aysha hostage and threaten Luna’s independence. Gay expertly balances pulse-pounding action with character growth, showcasing Ethan’s internal struggles and his determination to save Aysha.
With relentless pacing and vivid action sequences, "Symphony: Night Owls 2" captivates from start to finish. This sequel not only builds on the excitement of the first book but also deepens the emotional stakes, making it a must-read for fans of high-stakes sci-fi adventures.
June 17, 2024
Symphony: Night Owls Book is a gripping tale of courage, betrayal, and the fight for freedom in the vastness of space.
Ethan Keller and the Night Owls averted a moon disaster. Now, with the culprits jailed, life in New Luna should improve.
Ethan wrestles with fame and his evolving bond with Aysha, who heads Nadar Corp's crucial Helium-3 fusion project for lunar energy independence. Seeking a reset, a week aboard The Symphony, a renowned space cruiser, might offer the change he needs.
When a terrorist group launches a surprise attack, romance takes a backseat for Ethan. Led by a formidable foe, the deadly organization aims to liberate Luna at any cost. With Aysha captured and Luna's fate in jeopardy, Ethan faces an impossible mission: commandeering the Symphony.
The Night Owls planned a peaceful deep-space luxury cruise but stumbled upon a formidable new threat instead.
Ethan Keller and the Night Owls averted a moon disaster. Now, with the culprits jailed, life in New Luna should improve.
Ethan wrestles with fame and his evolving bond with Aysha, who heads Nadar Corp's crucial Helium-3 fusion project for lunar energy independence. Seeking a reset, a week aboard The Symphony, a renowned space cruiser, might offer the change he needs.
When a terrorist group launches a surprise attack, romance takes a backseat for Ethan. Led by a formidable foe, the deadly organization aims to liberate Luna at any cost. With Aysha captured and Luna's fate in jeopardy, Ethan faces an impossible mission: commandeering the Symphony.
The Night Owls planned a peaceful deep-space luxury cruise but stumbled upon a formidable new threat instead.
November 9, 2023
WOW! I could not put this one down! One of the best new sci-fi action books I’ve read this year! Book 2 of the Night Owls series brings hot pace, loads of tension, and more spicy Ethan humour. Against a backdrop of growing political unrest, each of the crew adjusts to big life changes. This is ACTION PACKED. I loved it!!
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