A construction site is no place for teenagers after dark.
Oliver and Maddy learn that the hard way when they sneak through a hole in the fence and discover a half-buried yellow backpack. Inside, they find a tiny T-shirt and an old compass before they're chased off the property by a man and his big dog. Oliver and Maddy have no idea that they have just uncovered a key piece of evidence...one that could put their lives in danger.
Told in collage format with journal entries, transcripts, newspaper articles and other artifacts, this short thriller recounts a terrifying encounter between Oliver and Maddy and the murderer whose crime they inadvertently uncover.
The epub edition of this title is fully accessible.
“What makes Do Not Go Out at Night a particularly good read is the distinctive formatting. The exploration of legal procedure and crime-solving evokes a sense of justice. The young characters who allow curiosity and compassion—and yes, fear—to guide their actions, will appeal to readers.”