Then the Night Got Weird

De: Greg Neeley, Reggie Tennison

Narrado por: Aaron Sills

In 1945, Dr. Gordon Keith vanished without a trace, consumed by his obsession with a strange cosmic crystal. The incident was buried—until forty years later, when a group of teenagers unearthed the same crystal, quietly uncoiling forces beyond their understanding. Twenty-four more years pass while the crystal lies dormant… waiting. Then, on the eve of their twentieth high school reunion, the crystal stirred—and with a single, unearthly pulse, reality fractured and time began to bleed at the edges. One cosmic sucker punch later, they’re fourteen again. Now, with adult minds trapped in teenage bodies, they must survive adolescent misadventures, confront buried trauma, and dodge a fresh-from-hell mad scientist. Time is fractured. Reality is bending. And Luke just wants to get home to his wife and kids—before the past eats him alive.

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fantastic, and perfectly read.

Then the Night Got Weird marks an impressive debut for new authors Reggie Tennison and Greg Neeley, delivering a story that blends suspense, humor, and imaginative sci‑fi elements with surprising confidence. As someone who enjoys time‑travel narratives, I found the book especially engaging; the authors approach the concept with a fresh angle that keeps the plot moving and the reader curious about what comes next.
One of the book’s strengths is the way it balances everyday life with the extraordinary. Tennison and Neeley introduce time travel not as a distant, abstract idea but as something that collides directly with the characters’ normal routines, creating a sense of immediacy and unpredictability. The pacing stays lively throughout, and the story never lingers too long before offering another twist or complication.
The characters themselves feel grounded, even when the plot becomes chaotic. Their reactions — sometimes funny, sometimes tense — help anchor the more fantastical elements. You can tell the authors had fun writing these scenes, and that energy carries through to the reader.
Overall, Then the Night Got Weird is an enjoyable, creative read that showcases the potential of two promising new writers. Its playful take on time travel, combined with a fast-moving storyline, makes it a satisfying choice for anyone who appreciates light sci‑fi with personality. I walked away from the book with a positive impression and a sense that Tennison and Neeley are authors worth watching as they continue to develop their craft.

The ease to travel in time with the characters.

This book is well thought out. Giving the reader a good description of the characters and leaving a little nostalgia throughout the chapters. A good riveting listen. I felt the audio narration was spot on!