"Roadkill" by Ken Catran follows the story of a group of teenagers who become embroiled in a chilling adventure after discovering a series of mysterious animal deaths along a rural road. As they investigate, they uncover dark secrets about their small town and its impact on the local environment. The suspense builds as they confront both natural and supernatural threats, leading them to question their own courage and the consequences of their actions. The narrative blends elements of mystery and horror, ultimately revealing the interconnectedness of nature and the hidden dangers lurking within their seemingly quiet community. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is the winner of numerous awards

This book is part of a book series called Crime Waves .

There are 160 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2001 by Hachette Australia .

Ken Catran is a scriptwriter and author of television series and more than fifty books. He has won ten writing awards. He and his partner, Wendy, live in South Canterbury and are owned by two cats.