Journal - Uneasy Homecoming

In my mind ''Uneasy Homecoming'' is both a mystery and suspense. It's a mystery because the readers are not sure who the burglars are until late in the story. However, it is also a suspense because readers are wondering if Connie would get caught by the thieves. To further the suspense Connie finds a bag with belongings that the burglars have been stashing at her house, and she concluded that they are going to come back shortly and get it, while she is home. Once the bad guy enters the house the suspense grows because he comes within feet of her but does not see her. Connie recognizes the guy and is shocked beyond words. The last bit of suspense is when the burglar goes to retrieve his items and Connie darts outside to the backyard where she sets his motorcylce on fire, causing the sirens to start and she is then relieved in knowing she is safe.