Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone

Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson is a masterful blend of classic and contemporary murder mystery, drawing comparisons to the works of Agatha Christie and Arthur Conan Doyle while evoking the modern wit of Knives Out and The Thursday Murder Club. This Australian novel, shortlisted for numerous awards, has captured readers' imaginations worldwide and is now poised to become a major HBO production.

The story centres around Ernie Cunningham, who dreads attending his family's reunion at a remote mountain resort. Familial tensions run high, made even more complicated when the guests find themselves snowed in and bodies start to pile up. The Cunninghams aren't exactly a harmonious bunch, sharing one macabre connection: they've all killed someone. Through a clever narrative, the story unravels family secrets, deceit, and dark humour, pulling readers into a whirlwind of intrigue and suspense.

As the storm rages outside, Ernie must navigate his family's tangled web of accusations and confessions to find the real killer before it's too late. Set against a vividly described snowy backdrop, Stevenson provides a fresh, metatextual approach to the whodunnit genre, making Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone a gripping and unforgettable read.

Awards and Acclaim:

Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone has garnered significant accolades, underscoring its critical and commercial success:

• DYMOCKS BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST 2022
• THE SUNDAY TIMES (UK) BEST CRIME BOOKS OF 2022
• ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST 2023
• BOOKPEOPLE FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST 2023
• INDIE BOOK AWARD 2023 LONGLIST

Critics and Authors on the Book:

'An ingenious and hilarious meta-murder mystery.' - The Sunday Times

'Exceptionally clever and amusing... Stevenson carries off this tour de force with all the aplomb of a master magician who conducts his tricks in plain view.' - Publishers Weekly (USA), Starred Review

'What an exceptionally fresh, smart, funny book - I've never read anything like this before.' - #1 bestselling author Jane Harper

'I absolutely LOVED it. It's so engaging, entertaining, and charming. I don't think I've ever read anything like it. It was SUCH a fun read.' - Marian Keyes

'Clever, unexpected, and not to be missed.' - NYT and international bestselling author Karin Slaughter

Reader Reviews:

'Utterly original, hugely entertaining, and a must-read for every fan of the mystery genre.' - Jane Harper

'The most luxuriantly enjoyable novel I've read in years. And years... I only wish there were more members of the Cunningham clan, so that this raucous, matchlessly entertaining mystery could go on longer.' - AJ Finn

'This is undoubtedly a future classic.' - The Big Issue

'The most original crime novel you will read this year.' - Canberra Weekly

'An engrossing whodunnit, with an ingenious twist on the classic crime genre. The type of book you finish and want to immediately read again.' - Kyle Perry

'If you're a classic murder mystery fan looking for something fresh and original, you will absolutely love this. I did.' - Anna Downes

'The best thing I've read in ages. I absolutely loved it. Whip-smart, twisted, funny, and constructed with the pinpoint precision of a bloodthirsty watchmaker.' - Stuart MacBride

Don't miss out on one of the year's most talked-about mysteries. Get your copy of Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone and dive into the darkly humorous and intricately plotted world of the Cunningham family.