by Jay Dale
First published 2013
A curious little bug explores the human world, unaware of the dangers that lurk. As it scuttles through a suburban home, it stumbles upon a dark secret - a murder waiting to be discovered. With the authorities closing in, the bug must evade detection and expose the killer before it's too late. In this taut, cinematic tale, the fate of a tiny creature becomes entangled with high-stakes human drama.
Genres: suspense, mystery, crime, thriller
Vibes: cinematic, suspenseful, taut
Tropes: evasion, exposure
Setting: Suburban Home
Period: Contemporary
16 pages · Unknown Binding · Oxford University Press
Content warnings: murder