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Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

by Benjamin Stevenson

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ISBN0063279037

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Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

by Benjamin Stevenson

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Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is a cozy mystery novel that opens with narrator Ernie Cunningham's shocking claim that every member of his family—including himself—has committed murder. Set against a family reunion, it blends Golden Age detective fiction conventions with satirical humor and self-aware storytelling in the vein of Knives Out.

Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is the first entry in the Ernest Cunningham series by Australian author Benjamin Stevenson. The novel opens with its narrator, Ernie Cunningham, stating that every member of his family has killed someone, and that he himself is no exception. The plot unfolds against the backdrop of a family reunion and draws on the conventions of Golden Age mystery fiction, presenting a satirical take on that tradition.

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Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone is a cozy mystery novel that opens with narrator Ernie Cunningham's shocking claim that every member of his family—including himself—has committed murder. Set against a family reunion, it blends Golden Age detective fiction conventions with satirical humor and self-aware storytelling in the vein of Knives Out.
Who is it for?
Readers who enjoy cozy mysteries, classic detective fiction (Agatha Christie, Arthur Conan Doyle), and contemporary self-referential genre work will find this appealing. It's also suited for book club discussions and fans of darkly comedic narratives like Knives Out.
What are the main themes?
The novel engages with Golden Age mystery conventions themselves as a subject, exploring family secrets, the nature of crime, and the satirical deconstruction of detective fiction tropes.
Who wrote it?
Benjamin Stevenson is an Australian author; this is his first Ernest Cunningham mystery novel.
What format or source is it?
Available in print (384 pages) and audiobook formats. This is the first book in the Ernest Cunningham series.
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What's this book about?

The novel follows Ernest Cunningham as he navigates a family reunion while grappling with the reality that every family member has killed someone. It unfolds as a mystery that both employs and parodies classic whodunit tropes, mixing dark family dynamics with traditional detective fiction structure.

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