
Knights of the Hill Country is a compelling young adult novel about Hampton Greene, a high school senior and star football player in a small Oklahoma town where the sport is paramount. As his team chases a fifth straight undefeated season, Hampton begins to question the path laid out for him. He grapples with an absent father, his mother's revolving door of boyfriends, a budding interest in a 'quirky' girl, and the increasingly competitive demands of his best friend and teammate, Blaine. This book is ideal for middle school and high school readers, particularly those interested in sports or coming-of-age stories, offering a nuanced exploration of identity, loyalty, and the courage to forge one's own path.
In his senior year, high school star linebacker Hampton Greene finally begins to think for himself and discovers that he might be interested in more than just football.