Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone: A Novel

Written by Benjamin Stevenson

Narrated by Barton Welch

Knives Out and Clue meet Agatha Christie and The Thursday Murder Club in this “utterly original” (Jane Harper), “not to be missed” (Karin Slaughter), fiendishly clever blend of classic and modern murder mystery.

“A witty twist on classic whodunits… Stevenson not only 'plays fair,' he plays the mystery game very, very well.” -- Maureen Corrigan, Washington Post

Everyone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I’m not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. Some of us are good, others are bad, and some just unfortunate.

I’m Ernest Cunningham. Call me Ern or Ernie. I wish I’d killed whoever decided our family reunion should be at a ski resort, but it’s a little more complicated than that.

Have I killed someone? Yes. I have.

Who was it?

Let’s get started.

EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE

My brother

My stepsister

My wife

My father

My mother

My sister-in-law

My uncle

My stepfather

My aunt

Me

• Language: English
• Publisher: HarperAudio
• Release date: Jan 17, 2023
• ISBN: 9780063279056

Benjamin Stevenson

Benjamin Stevenson is an award-winning stand-up comedian and author. He has sold out shows from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival all the way to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. He is the author of four novels, including the national bestsellers Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, which has been sold in twenty-seven territories around the world and will soon be adapted into a major HBO TV series, and Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect.

Reviews for Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone

[Amy McDougal · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I enjoyed this very much. It was a good time reading along with my bestie.

[Celina Register · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great listen. The story is very interesting and humorous. Must pay attention or you will miss something!

[Dundee Cantu · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

Fun book. Loved the form and the originality of the narration. However it felt confusing at times and not all characters felt real.

[Stacy Vrooman · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Very clever mystery novel. I really enjoyed the cleverness of this book. I recommend it for a great mystery novel.

[Nicole Fornasiero · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Really fun and quirky. Possibly the first Australian murder mystery I have ever read. I look forward to the next!

[Katrina S. · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book was such an entertaining listening! Perfect for long car rides. The characters and the way the author delivers the story with with & personality quickly got me sucked into the story. Definitely looking forward to more from this author.

[Alecia Taylor · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this book. It was very well written and had me laughing at some points. Very unique. I don't think I have seen another book written like this. The main character was also very likable. The only thing I can say I didn't like was when the author would speak to the reader in some parts, which took me away from the story. In the middle of a high tension moment and the author would interprupt it. I liked this most of the time, tho. 4/5

[kathy · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

We listened to the audio on a long trip and it held our attention the entire way-
Just fascinating, believable characters with twists and turns all throughout
The narrator was outstanding- not something that can be said of all readers
I will take this author up on his suggestion of trying other Aussie crime/ mystery authors!

[cdguylhs · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

3.75 Stars. It is good. Not book of the year material, but it is entertaining.

[Angie Williams · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I read so many mysteries I'm searching for the clues instead of enjoying the story. This was an excellent read I had NO CLUE what was happening. Well done!!!!

[Cindy Naughton · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I loved the narration, and the point of view this was told from. Cleverly, written, and narrated. Chapter 9 made me chuckle out loud.

[Jessica Harrison · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this murder mystery. The narrator’s perspective was great and the VO artist was a nice listen too. This was an easy book to consume. Would like to find more Australian murder mysteries next!

[Sara Malik · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I can’t say enough good things. I absolutely loved this story. The writing is creative and intelligent and the narrator did an amazing job bringing the characters to life. I wish I could listen to the audiobook for the first time again. I have been going on and on about this book and recommending it to anyone I talk to, ever since I finished it.

[Sharon Hall · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The narrator did a fabulous job of bringing this wild and woolly story to life. So many twists and turns. Smartly written and great fun.

[Linda Patin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A great mix of humor, family dynamics and mystery. There were enough clues to keep me guessing.

[davischristopherjohn · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I wish I had read this one physically instead of listening to the audiobook. Difficult to mark important information and page back to it in this format.

[Jeanenne Robinson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

4.5/5
If you are a lover of Christie’s novels and other classic whodunnits, you will have the most fun reading this. IMHO
Darkly funny
Predictably unpredictable turns and reveal
Mostly plot, with some heartfelt moments
Looking forward to the sequel!

[Gigi · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Check your TW’s. But this was a fun murder mystery. I had made a right guess, but it definitely did not play out how I thought it would.

[Ronny D · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Awesome book! I'll be on the lookout for the next book in this series!

[Katy Arditti · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Super fun!! We picked this for bookclub and I really enjoyed it!

[chelsea meshko · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Comedic and intricate! Loved it! You’ll be able to follow because he reminds you who all of the characters are. Definitely recommend!

[Keysa Delino · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A nice change of pace for a murder mystery and finally a great narrator! Cannot wait for more novels from this author.

[Amber · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I honestly have this as a physical book, but loved it so much that I wanted it read to me (with an Australian accent)!

[Paul H · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

The narrator was great, the story was gripping and this author is definitely added to my Must Read list. Check this out if you have any love for mystery, who-dun-it or thriller novels. Or if you want to hear some great Australian fiction!

[Gloriana · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

With this description: “Knives Out and Clue meet Agatha Christie and The Thursday Murder Club….” All of my favorite things I’ve been longing to read this book!

But, I was also weary because of all that hype and expectation.

Thankfully I loved it!

Such a fun romp through many a murder mystery trope. With lots of rules, clues, dark humor and so much information to keep track of it made my head spin.

But, that is my favorite kind of mystery. One that pelts the reader with snowball after snowball of information, that will make sense by the end. And the proper gasp at the end, that I really should have seen that coming. Bravo to the narrator, very well done!

[jessa3dahlgren · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

It's funny and lighthearted despite all the death and sadness. A great mystery that breaks the third wall and keeps you on your toes.

[Elizabeth Isaacson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great suspense novel. Read like a 1950s crime story. Unexpected and we’ll put together.

[Lindsay · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Really good job on this book I enjoyed it very much.

[Evis · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This was a really good book. It was 4.5 stars. It was clever and very funny. It would have been 5 stars but there were a few moments were it was trying just a bit too hard for the funny sarcastic and clever bit. A little overdone.

[Jolynn Coombes · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Mystery and humor a great combination. Never a dull moment.