Author William Adams announces the publication of his thrilling debut novel, "The Night Howler," a gripping tale that transports readers to the oppressive summer of 1972 in London, Kentucky, where three teenage friends face an ancient terror threatening their close-knit community.
A Summer of Fear and Friendship
The story begins when livestock mysteriously vanish and people start disappearing without a trace. While Sheriff Cooper Dean attributes the incidents to rustlers and runaway teens, three adventurous high school seniors know better. "Tu-Tone,” “Sparks," and "Fingers" unite their unique skills of leadership, technical ingenuity, and cryptozoology knowledge to hunt the legendary Night Howler, a monstrous creature from local folklore that emerges every fifty to sixty years.
Through homemade gadgets, determination, and a surprise help from Tu-Tone gambler uncle Buck Ross, the trio make their way deep into Daniel Boone National Forest. Their quest leads them through historic Underground Railroad caves, up high waterfalls and into a terrifying confrontation with a primordial force that has cost numerous lives. As the body count rises and fear grows, the young men must choose between their own mortality and their towns survival.
Author's Vision: Blending History with Horror
William Adams crafts a narrative rich in authentic Kentucky atmosphere and 1970s nostalgia. Transistor radios blast Alice Cooper and Don McLean between news bulletins, makeshift electronic devices spark to life in dim garages, and the freedom of a pre-digital summer provides the backdrop for extraordinary heroism.
"This story celebrates the boundless curiosity that drives us to explore the unknown and the unwavering friendships that help us face our deepest fears," says Adams. "It's about that threshold moment when childhood ends and young people must step up to protect their community, even when the threat seems impossible to defeat."
Adams weaves real Kentucky locations Cumberland Falls State Park, Laurel Lake, and the Rockcastle River into a tale that honors regional folklore while delivering contemporary thrills. His attention to period detail extends from the music playing on AM radio to the actual geography of southeastern Kentucky, creating an immersive experience that feels both nostalgic and immediate.
More Than Monster Fiction
This is reflected in how “The Night Howler” distinguishes itself from the typical animal/horror characteristics. Tu-Tone, Sparks, and Fingers have authentic charming banter, unbreakable loyalty, and trust, created over their adventures. From the narrow escape of Miss Nettie Lawson to the evasion tactics of the escaped convict, Mosley House, these are not cardboard cutouts but complete people who are in a situation where they should not be. Though it uses humor and other elements of the comic, the novel explores the themes of courage, community responsibility, and sacrifice without breaking entertainment. Adams knows that the best monster stories are ultimately about human resilience to the disasters. His narrative, which builds tension with pages detailing the beast’s increasing attacks from January to July, provides a chronology that drives readers toward the explosive finale.
Technical creativity shines through Sparks' inventions modified radio transmitters, electrical devices, and sonic equipment that feel period-appropriate while serving the plot organically. When conventional weapons fail against an ancient predator, ingenuity becomes the teenagers' greatest weapon.
Availability and Contact
"The Howler" is available for purchase in hardcover, paperback, and eBook formats through major online retailers.
About the Author:
William Adams is a Kentucky-based author making his debut with "The Night Howler." Drawing inspiration from Appalachian folklore and coming-of-age adventure stories, he creates narratives that blend supernatural thrills with genuine human emotion. A veteran and history buff, Adams writes stories celebrating curiosity, friendship, and the courage to venture beyond the ordinary.
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