Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone (Ernest Cunningham, #1)by Benjamin Stevenson
Mariner Books, 2023. 371 pages. Mystery
Mariner Books, 2023. 371 pages. Mystery
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.
Benjamin Stevenson’s excellent writing made Ernest Cunningham’s character come to life. I enjoyed the moments when Ernest addressed the reader directly; it made the writing style feel uniquely causal which drew me into the story. Each member of the Cunningham family is complex with a morally questionable past, which made it difficult to know who to route for, but also kept me intrigued until the last page. If you’re looking for a murder mystery with a dysfunctional family, snowy setting, and humorous writing, I recommend giving this book a try!
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