Somewhere in the desert, in the American Southwest, is the town of Night Vale. That's the opening for many small towns but Night Vale is different. Really different. There are widespread government conspiracies, rapacious librarians, angels and time just doesn't work right there. Donations to various community fundraisers are compulsory and taken from one's bank account. Your child may be a teenager one day, a giant moth the next and perhaps a sloth or a skink the next.
When Diane's son goes missing, she knows she has to do something to find him. Should she join forces with Jackie, a perpetual nineteen-year old who runs the pawn shop and seems to hate her? Why is Troy, her son Josh's biological father, back in town? He left when Diane found out she was pregnant sixteen years ago. Why is her job in jeopardy after years of running the company's database? Why doesn't anyone else at her job remember Evan who worked there for years but seems to have disappeared? What is the force that seems to be drawing everyone to King City and how do you get there?
These are all questions that need answers and so, forgetting their dislike of each other, Diane and Jackie make plans to work together to solve the mysteries surrounding them. In the process, they will each discover things about themselves and their locale that are astonishing but commonplace in this strange town.
Welcome to Night Vale started as a podcast. It has turned into a massive conglomerate, with podcasts, merchandise, books, live shows, etc. It's mix of whimsy and nonsense has created a cult following that is difficult for those who don't get it to understand. The target audience is probably teenagers to early twenties but any age with the right mindset could enjoy it and become an aficionado. This book is recommended for sci fi/fantasy readers.
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