All of Us Murderers

by KJ Charles

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Mystery, horror, a second-chance romance — all happening in a Gothic mansion. Combine some terrible distant family members, an ex-lover and a string of bizarre happenings, and you get one chillingly entertaining read.

"Wildly inventive, twisty tour de force"—BookPage

The lush Gothic drama of Crimson Peak meets the murderous intrigue of Knives Out with an LGBTQIA+ love story to die for from award-winning author KJ Charles.

WHO WILL SURVIVE LACKADAY HOUSE?

When Zeb Wyckham is summoned to a wealthy relative's remote Gothic manor, he is horrified to find all the people he least wants to see in the world: his estranged brother, his sneering cousin, and his bitter ex-lover Gideon Grey. Things couldn't possibly get worse.

Then the master of the house announces the true purpose of the gathering: he intends to leave the vast family fortune to whoever marries his young ward, setting off a violent scramble for her hand. Zeb wants no part of his greedy family—but when he tries to leave, the way is barred. The walls of Lackaday House are high, and the gates firmly locked. As the Dartmoor mists roll in, there's no way out. And something unnatural may be watching them from the house's shadowy depths…

Fear and paranoia ramping ever-higher, Zeb has nowhere to turn but to the man who once held his heart. As the gaslight flickers and terror takes hold, can two warring lovers reunite, uncover the murderous mysteries of Lackaday House—and live to tell the tale?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781464227530
Publisher:	Sourcebooks
Publication date:	10/07/2025
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	352
File size:	705 KB

About the Author

KJ Charles spent twenty years as an editor in British publishing before fleeing the scene to become a full-time historical romance novelist. She has written over twenty-five novels since then and her books have been translated into eight languages. She lives in London.

Editorial Reviews

"In this Edwardian gothic, a kind man succumbs to a family visit and barely escapes with his life."—Kirkus Reviews

"The mist from the English moors creeps eerily over this story laced with romance, mystery, and intrigue."—Booklist

"All of Us Murderers balances loathsome characters, a plethora of dastardly twists and well-earned romantic reconnection. Fans of historical romance and mystery lovers with a taste for steam will not put this book down till the last body is buried."—BookPage

From the Publisher

2025-08-16
In this Edwardian gothic, a kind man succumbs to a family visit and barely escapes with his life.

Zebedee Wyckham is not close to his family, but his cousin Wynn Wyckham has been pressing him to visit remote Lackaday House. Disaster strikes when he’s greeted by Wynn’s confidential secretary: He’s shocked to realized that it’s Gideon Grey, who was once his boss and lover before they both got fired for having a sexual encounter in a supply closet. Also shocking is the fact that the rest of his family is there: Jessamine, a cousin he never knew existed; his brother Bram, and sister-in-law, Elise; another cousin, Hawley; plus a more distant cousin, Wyckham Dash. Wynn, who believes in the family curse that none of them will live longer than 50, wants one of them to marry Jessamine, who comes from an illegitimate branch, and will leave his fortune to whoever wins her hand. Zeb could certainly use it: Because he has trouble focusing and tends to forget things, his father considered him incapable of managing money and left his to Bram, with the proviso that he take care of Zeb, which he never did. Nonetheless, although no one believes him, Zeb has no interest in Jessamine or the money. The others are willing to fight for the inheritance in whatever mean-spirited underhanded way is necessary. Zeb is smart enough not to fall for the nasty tricks being played, although having his room filled with spiders nearly pushes him over the edge. Gideon becomes the only one he can trust as they rekindle their romance and work together to uncover a shocking truth.

Enjoyable gothic mystery with plenty of suspects and a sly sense of humor.

Kirkus Reviews