When Nora Kinney's husband enlists in the service in 1943, her life becomes complicated. Suddenly, she is the single parent of their two children. Wanting to do something for war effort, Nora gets a job as a riveter at a B-17 plant, which turns out to be an education in itself. While trying to strike a balance between work and issues with her children, tragedy strikes. A coworker is murdered and then other women fall victim. Suddenly, Nora's once seemingly safe neighborhood is the preying ground of a serial killer and she finds reason to believe she is somehow connected to all this.
THE ENEMY AT HOME by Kevin O'Brien is a gripping work of historical fiction as well as a tightly woven psychological thriller. The story brings to life the important work of thousands of women--they were often harassed and resented by the men they worked alongside. And now, their lives are in danger. Nora is a well-defined protagonist. Her determination grows after each murder to find out who the killer is. She has her suspicions, but the possibilities are horrific. Her determination to get answers places her in precarious situations and leads to shocking realizations. What will she do if her worst fears come to fruition?
Even though this story spans a short time, a great deal that happens. Running concurrently with the plot, the narrative deals with racism, homophobia, and misogyny. Skillfully crafted, THE ENEMY AT HOME is thought-provoking and memorable. Highly recommended.
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