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The Enemy at Home

By: Kevin O'Brien
Narrated by: Hillary Huber
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1943, Seattle. While raging war reshapes the landscape of Europe, its impact is felt thousands of miles away too. Before the war, Nora Kinney was one of countless housewives and mothers in her comfortable Capitol Hill neighborhood. Now, with her doctor husband stationed in North Africa, Nora feels compelled to do more than tend her victory garden or help with scrap metal drives . . .

At the Boeing B-17 plant, Nora learns to wield a heavy riveting gun amid the deafening noise of the assembly line—a real-life counterpart to "Rosie the Riveter" in the recruitment posters. Yet while the country desperately needs their help, not everyone is happy about "all these women" taking over men's jobs. Nora worries that she is neglecting her children, especially her withdrawn teenage son. But amid this turmoil, a sinister tragedy occurs: One of Nora's coworkers is found strangled in her apartment, dressed in an apron, with a lipstick smile smeared on her face.

It's the beginning of a terrifying pattern, as women war-plant workers like Nora are targeted throughout Seattle and murdered in the same ritualistic manner. And eclipsing Nora's fear for her safety is her secret, growing conviction that she and the killer are connected—and that the haven that was her home has become her own personal battlefield . . .

©2023 Kevin O'Brien (P)2023 Tantor

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The challenge to find out who did it

Easy to listen to while doing outside work. This is my second O'brien book that I have enjoyed

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A great mystery set in A time I love

Likable characters, good narration. An unpredictable ending to an absorbing mystery set during WWII. What more could a reader want?

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Excellent Story as Expected

I love all Kevin O'Brien's books. this one did not disappoint. Love the 1940s setting too and well done with the historical nuggets!

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My favorite author and narrator together

Perfection! Intriguing story and likable characters created by Kevin O’Brien and brought to life by Hillary Huber. I loved the history combined with mystery.

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My favorite

I’ve listened to all, but one of the authors books in this by far as my favorite. I love historical fiction and the time period is another favorite of mine. The narrator was perfect and I’m gonna have to look for more books that she does. Hopefully these two will collaborate again soon.

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Well written!

Glad the less than stellar attitudes were not glossed over in this time period. I’m not a big Murder mystery fan, but the setting and storyline were intriguing and worth the credit!

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Transports you to another time and place

Another gripping novel by O’Brien. This one literally transports you to another time and place. This is my fifth and, like all the others, it has left me eager to read more. The narration was superb. 

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