Shot with Crimson

Shot with Crimson, published in 1918 by George Barr McCutcheon, is a novel set against the backdrop of World War I. The story unfolds during a dinner party at the Black Downs Country Club, where an explosion at a nearby munitions plant incites panic among the guests. As tensions rise, themes of suspicion towards German-Americans and questions of loyalty and identity emerge, particularly through the character of Paul Zimmerlein, who grapples with societal treachery. The novel explores the anxieties and conflicts of a nation at war, highlighting the paranoia that can arise in times of crisis.