Danger Road
Danger Road
One podcast. Two brothers. A hit-and-run cold case. Who killed Corey Armstrong?
Everyone’s talking about Corey Armstrong…
Twenty five years ago, on a dark winter’s night, teenager Corey Armstrong was left to die by a hit and run driver on Danger Road. Now Corey’s the subject of a podcast that’s putting his hometown on the map, but with the series almost over, the case remains unsolved.
When brothers Alex and Leo decide to try to find out what happened to Corey, they learn more about his world than they could have imagined. Everyone’s talking about the popular footballer, but the question remains: did anyone really know him?
As Alex and Leo sink deeper into the past, they uncover old secrets, ready to resurface, and realise that someone in town must know something which means someone they know might be the killer.
Will bringing up the past jeopardise the brothers’ own futures? And could bringing a cold case back to life prove fatal?
What reviewers are saying about
DANGER ROAD
‘…a compelling standalone mystery about a cold case, small-town secrets, and the difficulties surrounding sibling dynamics…
‘…Danger Road has an emotional depth that always feels grounded and accessible. Alongside the mystery, there is a thoughtful exploration of grief, memory, and the ways communities can both protect and silence people.
‘Tait raises important questions about whose voices are heard and what justice really looks like.‘
Karys McEwen,
Books + Publishing
‘I loved ‘Danger Road’ … [it] is compelling, the characters completely believable, the tone is dark and moody and the pace is thrilling. The novel is perfectly pitched for readers 10 plus, gritty but absolutely right for those readers transitioning towards teen fiction. Tait knows how to write for her young readers- and upper primary and lower secondary readers will fall so easily into the pages of ‘Danger Road’. … We need to be offering stories like this one that hook the reader from chapter 1.
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Paul McDonald,
Paul’s Book Trail
‘This is a great story set in a small country town involving teachers, coaches, the mayor, and many other potential suspects around their parent’s age who were teenagers at the time.
It has themes like sibling rivalry, but also sticking up for your sibling when they are in trouble, sporting success and striving to make it big, and uncovering secrets from the past that have been hidden for so long.
It is a terrific story that I couldn’t put down that will appeal to all readers aged 11 and older.’
“Multi- talented A.I. Tait has created a riveting mystery/adventure. Although she writes in varied genres, crime is her favourite and is something at which she excels.”
Anastasia Ganis
Kid’s Book Review
“The thrilling cold case crime novel, Danger Road, by Allison Tait has all the ingredients to utterly captivate and hook readers 10 plus…
“This is a compelling story that would make an excellent choice for a book club. Engaging in conversations with others who devoured this book would certainly make for riveting and robust discussions.”
“A.L. Tait has written a ripper of a cold case mystery for middle grade readers. The premise is great, playing off the popularity of cold case true crime podcasts…
“[A. L.] cleverly brings together everything readers love about a good crime novel. A compelling mystery. Unanswered questions. Intrepid detectives. A cold case with unanswered questions. And a need to find out what really happened.
“Just the name alone feels like it’ll draw people in. It’s got genuine voices, an intriguing setting and allows the characters to embrace their various interests wholeheartedly, showing that everyone has talents that can be used when trying to solve a mystery.
‘Tait knocks it out of the park with this one and there are so many aspects for lovers of young fiction to enjoy.
‘With a window into the mind of both boys, there’s the strong character arcs that reveal themselves through the growing bond of the brothers or through the blossoming and wilting friendships they have with others.
‘There’s the constant dangle of little clues that hook you in and have you guessing every chapter. Or there’s the building tension that crescendos itself into a fast paced finish that will leave you breathless.’
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