Where the Corn Grows Tallest: A Tale of Mystery and Murder in America’s Heartland
A historical mystery with heart and intrigue, Where the Corn Grows Tallest is filled with twists and turns. It follows a detective, Fred Barnes, who’s being plagued by a dark moment in his past, and a teenager, Brent, from a small town that only seems to get smaller. Taking place in the American ‘70s when the Vietnam War was a hot-button social issue, the novel approaches the topic with representation on both sides of the controversy. Connecting the disappearance of a businessman in the ‘40s and the suspicious death of a young Vet in the ‘70s, this easy-to-read mystery will keep readers guessing.
The cast of characters, while large, is accompanied by a format that makes keeping track of names simple. The chapters are short and flow with ease between perspectives. For those who remember the time periods being addressed, Prill’s book will make an intriguing throwback and look into the history of America’s heartland and rural Iowa. With likable main characters in relatable and sometimes heartbreaking situations, readers of mysteries and historical fiction with dynamic plots may enjoy this very much. From the standpoint of someone interested in history, murder mysteries, and America’s past, this book was a great read!
