Out of Darkness

In 1937, New London, Texas, is rocked by a catastrophic school explosion, leaving the town in chaos and despair. The community is engulfed in grief as they search for survivors amidst the rubble, but hope fades with each passing moment. This tragedy sets the stage for a narrative of love, loss, and the struggle against societal forces, as the town grapples with the need for answers and someone to blame. Naomi , a Mexican American teenager, relocates to East Texas with her siblings, Beto and Cari , to live with their estranged father, Henry . The transition is challenging as they adapt to a new

Theme 1: Tragedy Strikes: A Town in Ruins

This thread running through Out of Darkness gives the story its emotional weight. Ashley Hope Pérez weaves it into the narrative with skill, ensuring that the reader feels the stakes as deeply as the characters do.

What Readers Say About Out of Darkness

Out of Darkness has resonated with readers for its emotional honesty and vivid storytelling. Many describe finishing it in a single sitting — drawn forward by Ashley Hope Pérez's prose and an almost desperate need to know how it ends.

A Passage Worth Sitting With

"Tragedy Strikes: A Town in Ruins" — Ashley Hope Pérez, Out of Darkness

About the Author

Ashley Hope Pérez is the author of Out of Darkness. Known for emotionally resonant storytelling, their work has found devoted readers across the globe.