Junkyard Riders

Shining Smith, Book 5

By: Faith Hunter

Narrated by: Khristine Hvam

Shining Smith returns, taking on the “Dark Riders,” a paramilitary group motorcycle gang searching for Gov. political power, military connections, and alien tech. The Dark Riders are closing in on Shining’s secrets and, while she would rather nest in her new roadhouse, Shining must protect her own, once again taking the battle to the enemy.

Unfortunately, CAIT, the original AI on the junkyard’s crashed spaceship, has its own agenda buried in the ship’s code and choses this time to implement it. There is nothing Shining can do to stop it, except what she does best–plot an offensive, get her people in place, and hope Jolene can outsmart the virtual alter ego.

But the cataclysmic snow storm crashing in with all the power and subtlety of Mateo in his WarBot suit could be the end of them all.

©2026 Faith Hunter (P)2025 Audible, Inc.

Shining Smith Shines

These are short book, only a few hours needed to listen to another bit of Shining’s life.

Cats + AI make woman cat hybrid who doesn't like the taste of rat.

Delightful, deranged storyline. Women kick a$$ on men with evil on their minds. A fierce blizzard blows our hero down or is SS down from being shot? Nicest possible cliffhanger ending,

Great to have more Shining

No complaints beyond the length. I wanted more. This was definitely shorter than what I'd usually pick up, but I love the series.

Fun transition book

I love this series. I mostly listen to non-fiction but this and the Galactic Bonds and The Ashen series are really enjoyable. I could listen to hundreds more hours of this story, Shining is a great lead character, the narrator is top notch, and the world is easy and fun to imagine. I feel like this book wrapped up previous challenge arcs and now the stage is set for some interesting new developments coming in book 6 - a new chapter for Shining Smith and her growing family..

Amazing!!

I cannot get enough of Shining and her crew. Not only is this one of the best series I have ever read/listen to but the performance is stellar!! The only down fall is I have to now wait for the next book