When Stars Go Out

· Defiance Press & Publishing
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In a nation transformed by "The Great Reorganization Operation," teenagers are forcibly relocated across the country, separated from their families, and placed in government-controlled compounds. Reed, a defiant California teen, finds himself shipped to a facility in Virginia known as "the Hill," where he's assigned a factory job and a room with two strangers.

As Reed navigates this new reality, he discovers the dark truth behind the government's control. The Council, a shadowy organization overseeing the facility, maintains power through fear and surveillance. When Reed stumbles upon a secret group of Christian teens led by the charismatic Elijah, he's drawn to their authenticity and sense of purpose—even as he resists their faith.


When a violent attack shakes the compound and Elijah is arrested, Reed must confront his own beliefs and decide where his loyalties lie. As government control tightens and danger mounts, he faces an impossible choice: remain in the false security of the system or risk everything for freedom and truth.


When economic collapse suddenly dissolves the government's power, chaos erupts. In the violent aftermath, Reed discovers that true freedom requires more than broken chains—it demands a transformed heart. With newfound faith and purpose, he sets out on a perilous journey home, carrying hope in a world where stars have gone out.


If you enjoyed "The Giver," "This Present Darkness," and "The City of Ember," you'll love "When Stars Go Out."

About the author

Born and raised in Lufkin, Texas, Ransom Grey learned the love of literature from an early age. Though always an avid reader, he began writing in middle school and won his first state-wide writing competition at 13. He began working on his first novel at the age of 15 and quickly developed a love for writing fiction. At 18, Grey won the prestigious National Merit Scholarship Competition and enrolled in the School of Communication and Creative Arts at Liberty University. Grey graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Liberty University Honors Program with a degree in graphic design and is currently pursuing his Master of Business Administration in Marketing with the Liberty University Graduate School. In addition to writing, Grey is an avid photographer, designer, and coffee drinker.

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