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A review by craftyhilary
All of Us Murderers by KJ Charles
dark
funny
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
KJ Charles's authorial genius shines once again in this satirical Gothic country house mystery crossed with second chance romance.
The Wyckham family is, undeniably, monstrous. They're conniving, backstabbing, and cruel. And they're all at Lackaday House, called there by their cousin Wynn, current heir to the family fortune and its appalling Gothic pile. Zebedee, youngest of the family and despised by the rest, arrives for what he thinks will be a pleasant two week visit with his mysterious cousin, only to find himself in a viper's nest. On top of that, his glowering ex-lover is there in the role of Wynn's private secretary. The house is creepy. The servants are unnerving. The company is dreadful. And beaming cousin Wynn is delighted to host them all as he considers who will inherit upon his death.
This is simultaneously a complex mystery, a gothic thriller, a romance, and a rollicking good time. Zeb's internal monologue gives the story humor and verve. His staunch moral character gives it its soul. A brilliant achievement.
The Wyckham family is, undeniably, monstrous. They're conniving, backstabbing, and cruel. And they're all at Lackaday House, called there by their cousin Wynn, current heir to the family fortune and its appalling Gothic pile. Zebedee, youngest of the family and despised by the rest, arrives for what he thinks will be a pleasant two week visit with his mysterious cousin, only to find himself in a viper's nest. On top of that, his glowering ex-lover is there in the role of Wynn's private secretary. The house is creepy. The servants are unnerving. The company is dreadful. And beaming cousin Wynn is delighted to host them all as he considers who will inherit upon his death.
This is simultaneously a complex mystery, a gothic thriller, a romance, and a rollicking good time. Zeb's internal monologue gives the story humor and verve. His staunch moral character gives it its soul. A brilliant achievement.