Science fiction novel follows three young fugitives escaping a post-war authoritarian regime
GREENVILLE, NC, May 28, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Kravitz & Sons announced the release of Golden Rebirth: Journey Home by Scarlett V. Claybaugh, a dystopian science fiction novel set in a future shaped by nuclear war, authoritarian control, and severe population decline. The story takes place in a fractured America governed by the New Order, a regime that enforces strict social systems and reproductive control following decades of instability and destruction. The book follows Eren Evander, a teenager living in the Outer Ring of Chicago who hides her gender identity in order to avoid being taken to state-controlled breeding facilities assigned to women upon reaching a certain age. The release arrives at a time when dystopian and speculative fiction continue to draw interest for their exploration of political systems, survival, and social collapse.
The novel centers on Eren, her twin brother Eric, and their friend Ivan as they attempt to flee Chicago and locate a sanctuary beyond the reach of the New Order. Their journey takes them through abandoned neighborhoods, underground tunnels, military checkpoints, ruined suburbs, and isolated territories left behind after years of war and environmental devastation. As the group moves farther from the city, they encounter signs of a hidden conflict involving mysterious beings known as the Sanctus, whose presence on Earth introduces an additional layer of uncertainty and danger. Through these developments, the narrative examines survival, secrecy, state authority, loyalty, and the difficult choices individuals make while living under oppressive systems.
Several sections of the novel focus on the practical realities of survival within an authoritarian society, including curfews, military surveillance, hidden escape routes, and the risks associated with resisting state control. The relationship between Eren, Eric, and Ivan forms the emotional core of the story, with their shared experiences shaping both the direction of the plot and the decisions they make while navigating unfamiliar territory. Supporting characters such as Violet and Brantford contribute to the narrative by representing different responses to fear, resistance, responsibility, and sacrifice within a collapsing society. The novel also explores the psychological strain of displacement and uncertainty, particularly among young people attempting to build trust and maintain identity in an unstable environment.
Golden Rebirth: Journey Home combines elements of dystopian fiction, survival narrative, and speculative science fiction through a storyline centered on escape, secrecy, political control, and human resilience. The book incorporates themes involving institutional power, hidden conflict, environmental ruin, and the search for security in a world shaped by fear and division. The inclusion of futuristic social systems and post-war settings positions the novel within the broader tradition of speculative fiction focused on survival and societal reconstruction.
Scarlett V. Claybaugh writes speculative fiction focused on dystopian societies, survival systems, and human relationships under political and environmental strain. Golden Rebirth: Journey Home presents these themes through a multi-character narrative set within a post-war North American landscape, combining action-driven sequences with interpersonal conflict and worldbuilding elements tied to governance, identity, and survival.
Golden Rebirth: Journey Home is available through major online book retailers in print and digital editions.
"Golden Rebirth: Journey Home" by Scarlett V. Claybaugh
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