Review of Hampton Heights: One Harrowing Night in The Most Haunted Neighborhood in Milwaukee, Wisconsin by Dan Kois

I want to welcome Dan Kois to Books R Us. Dan is the author of Hampton Heights and Vintage Contemporaries. Hampton Heights is scheduled to be released on September 17, 2024. Thanks for stopping by.

About the Book:

 

On a cold winter’s evening in 1987, six middle-school paperboys wander an unfamiliar Milwaukee neighborhood, selling newspaper subscriptions, fueled by their manager Kevin’s promises of cash bonuses and dinner at Burger King. But the freaks come out at night in Hampton Heights. Sent out into the neighborhood in pairs, the boys will encounter a host of primordial monsters—and triumph over them.

 

 

My Thoughts

This is an unusual but exciting and fun novel about six teenagers and a manager who set out on a wild adventure to sell newspapers in Hampton Heights. While going door to door, the kids encounter strange beings in an attempt to win twenty dollars: witches, werewolves, and a troll become part of the story. The manager, Kevin, has a bizarre encounter with a neighbor woman with peculiar nails. The night ends at Burger King, where they receive their rewards. The teenagers, each with their unique backgrounds and perspectives, are paired up and must work together to survive the crazy night and neighborhood. This coming-of-age novel set in the 80s included a bit of horror and humor. I liked the book. It was easy to read and well-written. 

 

 

 

Disclaimer:

The publisher gave me a free copy of the novel in exchange for my honest review, and I was not compensated for my review.