Signal in the Dark

"Signal in the Dark" by Mildred A. Wirt is a thrilling mid-century mystery where a young woman, Penny Parker, fights to prove herself as a reporter at her father’s newspaper, the Riverview Star. As she embarks on her career, Penny confronts a series of obstacles, including workplace drama and competing colleagues, all while pursuing a breaking story about an explosion and potential criminal wrongdoing at the Conway Steel Plant. Penny's persistence is put to the test as she navigates her first assignments, striving to uncover hidden truths and establish her place in the world of journalism, despite skepticism and growing rivalries.