When The Lights Go Out
When The Lights Go Out by Russell Estes is a heartfelt novel published by Russell Estes on August 6, 2021. This 230-page book explores the transformative power of Friday night football in small southern towns, where the stadium lights bring a sense of community and nostalgia. The story captures the essence of how these moments allow adults and students alike to escape their daily stresses, while also delving into deeper themes of faith and resilience in the face of adversity.
Readers will find a narrative rich with southern dialect and emotional depth, as it portrays the wins and losses that define both sports and life. The novel presents a poignant collision of events following a tragic accident that impacts the entire community, forcing young athletes to confront challenges beyond the football field. With elements of family, relationships, and the spirit of competition, When The Lights Go Out invites reflection on the strength of faith and the bonds that hold communities together, all set against the backdrop of the beloved tradition of high school football.
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It happens every fall. On Friday nights all across the south. The lights come on and it changes everything. Adults forget about the bills, work and stress. Students forget about finals, peer pressure and those part time jobs.
There’s something about the stadium lights in a small town that hold a special place in our hearts… and always will.
In this heartfelt novel filled with southern dialect and cliff-hanging decisions, Russell L. Estes shares the wins-and losses. Nostalgic and perhaps a little saccharine, “When The Lights Go Out” is filled with pride of community and school to which we all can relate.
Small towns have rhythms and cultures, common, yet as special as the sight of leaves changing colors, the smell of smoke wafting from chimneys, and the sound of players in pads popping under Friday night lights in the fall.
But football isn’t the only collision found here. Two sides collide after a horrific accident changes everything and leaves a small-town teetering on more than a championship, and one young lady fighting for her life.
Sometimes we must find out how strong our faith is and sometimes, we get reminded that somewhere along the way, we lost it. In this tale of decisions to be made, young gridiron heroes are faced with more than points on the board. They must now let God lead them as the lights go out – for perhaps the last time.
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