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Those Lights at Night
Bare Buttes is like any other California desert hot, dusty, and known best for its tourism. But unlike flashy Palm Springs or hipster Joshua Tree, Bare Buttes isn't known for pool parties or hiking—its draw is its extraterrestrial visitors.
No one living outside the town needs to know that Bare Buttes' "alien abductions" are fake, organized a few times each year by its small but spunky Performance Committee. The committee sustains just enough hype to avoid suspicion while keeping tourists interested, which is perfect for Juniper Flatts, the owner of a humble UFO-themed gift shop that she inherited from her mother. But when a series of real abductions occurs—each involving a mysterious flying vehicle not terribly unlike the Performance Committee's simulations—and Juniper's best friend and love interest goes missing, she takes it upon herself to find out who's responsible for the chaos.
Juniper's head-spinning investigation threatens to unravel the town’s carefully constructed image, and with it, the last thing Juniper’s late mother left her. By working with her neighbors to connect the dots, Juniper discovers the orchestrator behind her community's biggest nightmare. Going head-to-head with him leads Juniper to a nauseating sell out her community, or do the right thing, even at great personal cost.
No one living outside the town needs to know that Bare Buttes' "alien abductions" are fake, organized a few times each year by its small but spunky Performance Committee. The committee sustains just enough hype to avoid suspicion while keeping tourists interested, which is perfect for Juniper Flatts, the owner of a humble UFO-themed gift shop that she inherited from her mother. But when a series of real abductions occurs—each involving a mysterious flying vehicle not terribly unlike the Performance Committee's simulations—and Juniper's best friend and love interest goes missing, she takes it upon herself to find out who's responsible for the chaos.
Juniper's head-spinning investigation threatens to unravel the town’s carefully constructed image, and with it, the last thing Juniper’s late mother left her. By working with her neighbors to connect the dots, Juniper discovers the orchestrator behind her community's biggest nightmare. Going head-to-head with him leads Juniper to a nauseating sell out her community, or do the right thing, even at great personal cost.
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Published November 4, 2025
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December 1, 2025
Loved this book! If you’re looking for a fun, quick story that’ll keep you engaged and entertained, this is the book for you. I really enjoyed Adrianna Nine’s writing style and also thought the narrator, Lindsey Dorcus, did a great job. Looking forward to reading/listening to more books penned by Adrianna Nine!
December 22, 2025
Maybe this one just wasn’t for me , and I think that’s because I’m not really into sci-fi or fantasy-leaning stories. Going into this, I thought I was getting a thriller… only to realize very quickly that I was not 😭. At first I was genuinely confused because visuals really are fundamental … I didn’t even clock that the cover hinted at an alien-abduction vibe, so when the story started unfolding, I was like HUHHHHHHHHH???
Once I accepted that this wasn’t the genre I expected, it honestly wasn’t bad. It just wasn’t what I signed up for. There were moments where I was confused, moments where my brain hurt a little, and moments where I was like “okay… I see what you’re doing,” even if it wasn’t my personal taste.
That said, I still got through it .. and that counts for something. It ended up being a quick, easy mini read, perfect for catching up on my reading goal toward the end of the year. Did it blow my mind? No. Did it confuse me at times? Absolutely. Did it still help me stay on track with my goal? Yes 😂📚
Overall, not terrible — just not my vibe. On to the next one.
Once I accepted that this wasn’t the genre I expected, it honestly wasn’t bad. It just wasn’t what I signed up for. There were moments where I was confused, moments where my brain hurt a little, and moments where I was like “okay… I see what you’re doing,” even if it wasn’t my personal taste.
That said, I still got through it .. and that counts for something. It ended up being a quick, easy mini read, perfect for catching up on my reading goal toward the end of the year. Did it blow my mind? No. Did it confuse me at times? Absolutely. Did it still help me stay on track with my goal? Yes 😂📚
Overall, not terrible — just not my vibe. On to the next one.
November 5, 2025
Wonderfully narrated by Lindsey Dorcus. I really enjoyed listening to this book.
November 8, 2025
A quick, fun listen with an interesting plot that doesn't take too much thinking; exactly what I needed!
November 9, 2025
This was so good I’m frothing at the mouth
November 22, 2025
a great quick read! the ending & wrap-up felt just a tiny bit too rushed for me, but overall really enjoyed!
December 1, 2025
Started out great and then ending felt too rushed. Could’ve spent more time going through the aftermath.
December 1, 2025
Such a great read, and a creative take on this idea!
December 1, 2025
Heartfelt, funny, and deeply rooted in place. I gained a new love for the desert while listening to this book
December 17, 2025
This audiobook had everything I wanted and more; rage, hope, love, mystery all against a beautiful desert backdrop. I'll read anything Adrianna writes :))
December 23, 2025
The ending was incredibly rushed and happened sort of out of nowhere. The book would have benefited from fleshing this portion out a bit more
December 24, 2025
⭐⭐⭐
💚Small Town Secrets
💚Skepticism
💚Alien Tourism
💚Strange Town
Those Lights at Night has a cool concept and a fun small-town vibe, mixing UFO lore with mystery. The idea kept me interested and there were some engaging moments, but the pacing felt a bit off especially as an audiobook. Overall, it's enjoyable to listen to with potential, just not one that completely came together for me.
💚Small Town Secrets
💚Skepticism
💚Alien Tourism
💚Strange Town
Those Lights at Night has a cool concept and a fun small-town vibe, mixing UFO lore with mystery. The idea kept me interested and there were some engaging moments, but the pacing felt a bit off especially as an audiobook. Overall, it's enjoyable to listen to with potential, just not one that completely came together for me.
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