Published: Aug. 02, 2011
Words: 58,155 (approximate)
Language: English
ISBN: 9781465976642

Short description

The most terrifying demons are those that are real. And of your own creation. "A fast paced thriller that you will not put down!" (U.Pradel - New Horizons)

Extended description

What would you do if you suddenly woke up and found yourself in a state mental institution that looked more like a prison than a hospital? Then when you demanded to know why you were being held against your will, no one in the place would give you a straight answer? And on top of this, you have a serious case of amnesia? Especially when you are asked to recount any details about Hampton Road, a desolate country road that in your present state of mind seems to have no beginning and no end?

This is only part of your reason for despairing. The couple times your mother has visited you, she acts like she doesn’t recognize you. When you turn to your girlfriend for support, she appears frightened over your seemingly odd behavior. And perhaps more puzzling than anything else, your best friend seems to have disappeared into the thin air.

Was it something you did? The sad thing is, you don’t really remember. A large part of you has been cut away, and what remains is knotted up inside you.. (Read more) What would you do if you suddenly woke up and found yourself in a state mental institution that looked more like a prison than a hospital? Then when you demanded to know why you were being held against your will, no one in the place would give you a straight answer? And on top of this, you have a serious case of amnesia? Especially when you are asked to recount any details about Hampton Road, a desolate country road that in your present state of mind seems to have no beginning and no end?

This is only part of your reason for despairing. The couple times your mother has visited you, she acts like she doesn’t recognize you. When you turn to your girlfriend for support, she appears frightened over your seemingly odd behavior. And perhaps more puzzling than anything else, your best friend seems to have disappeared into the thin air.

Was it something you did? The sad thing is, you don’t really remember. A large part of you has been cut away, and what remains is knotted up inside you into a tight ball of confusion and dread.
Welcome to the disturbing world of the main character, a young man who has lost everything, except maybe his sense of humor. When he reflects on the absurdity of his tragic situation, he has a choice. He can either despair or have hope. Hope means that the nightmare of Hampton Road is no more real than his present fantasies.

This is a book that will keep you flipping the pages as the mystery unfolds through the perspective of three characters whose lives converge on the fateful night when the world as they knew it ended.

For the protagonist to end his torment, he must try to piece together the broken trilogy of love and friendship that once gave his life meaning.
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Review by: John Sloan on Aug. 19, 2011 :
Hampton Road is psychological thriller that will keep you flipping the pages. The story explores the lives of three characters from different sides of the tracks and what happens when their ambitions and dreams collide. This incredible novel introduces you to a host of amazing and memorable characters. The three principal ones are: Billy, a high school dropout/professional motorcycle racer; his best friend Charlie, a college bound, lovestruck teenager; and Praxy, a beautiful, bright high school student whose tortured heart must decide between the two of them. The mystery to the tragedy that impacts their lives is revealed one dark night on Hampton Road where a mind altering incident occurs that will keep you enthralled until the last page of the novel.

The rich figurative language used in this artful work of fiction helps you appreciate the internal struggle of a psychologically scarred young man on a quest to find out a terrible mystery about himself that will either save him or destroy him.

In this fast paced novel, the author, an ex-professional motorcycle racer himself, reveals his keen knowledge of motorcycle racing and thrills you with the dangers of this exciting sport.

Also not to be forgotten, are the numerous comic scenes that will leave you belly-aching. These humorous scenes are dramatically balanced against the suspenseful elements that run like a golden thread through this wonderful mystery novel.

In all, Hampton Road will engross you from the very first page to the last.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
(reviewed the day of purchase)

Review by: Nadia Smith on Aug. 19, 2011 :
A MUST READ FOR ALL WHO ENJOY AN INTRIGUING NOVEL. FULL OF WIT AND SUSPENSE, AND THE JOYS AND AGONIES OF LOVE, AND FRIENDSHIP. THOUGHT PROVOKING, MAKES YOU QUESTION THE TRUE MEANING OF SUCCESS. TAKES YOU INTO THE DARKEST DEPTHS OF A YOUNG MAN'S DISTURBED PSYCHE. THANK YOU MR. SEGEDY FOR BRINGING US HAMPTON ROAD. AM LOOKING FORWARD TO YOUR NEXT NOVEL.
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