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Content levels
ViolenceModerate
Sexual contentMild
LanguageModerate
Hero archetypes
Tropes
Not yet taggedSynopsis
In Black River Falls, the baton-twirling celebrations to introduce the small Iowa town to Ford Motor Company's new Edsel come to a halt when a dead body is found in the trunk of one of the brand-new autos.
Is Wake Up Little Susie appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 16 and up.
This is an adult mystery novel set in 1950s Iowa featuring a murder investigation. It contains moderate violence (dead body discovery), likely period-appropriate language, and crime themes suitable for older teens and adults.
What to know going in
This book has moderate violence, mild sexual content, and moderate language. Content notes include murder and death.
Who'll love this
Teens who enjoy vintage crime mysteries and small-town detective stories will appreciate the 1950s setting and murder puzzle.
Tags
MysteryCrime FictionHistorical MysteryCozy Mystery