Book Description 

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?

My Review 

I have been a KJ Charles fan for years, so I was very excited about the opportunity to read this book. The Edwardian era is so interesting because it’s slightly more modern than the Victorian era, but it still has a very old timey feel. 

Zeb endeared himself to me by making it immediately clear that he was a Hot Mess, and who doesn’t love a Hot Mess, especially when the aforementioned Hot Mess has a heart of gold. Besides, Zeb has only traveled to the remote country estate of his relative because he was invited and accepting invitations is Nice. 

I especially loved that this book is the product of gothic novels and classic mystery stories. Both elements are very well done. I certainly didn’t expect the mystery to play out the way it did, but wow, what a denouement. 

The romance was not the focus of the plot, but it was certainly an integral part. Zeb and Gideon have a shared past, wherein things ended poorly, so I suppose that makes this a second chance romance. Their reunion begins quite frostily with mutual desire to want nothing to do with each other, but as strange things begin to happen, the two men are drawn together and realize that they truly were happier during their brief relationship. 

I would absolutely recommend All of Us Murderers. This is a standalone novel, so you don’t need to read anything before this book. This is definitely going to be one of the books I purchase both a physical copy of this book AND the audiobook. What an amazing book. 

I received a digital ARC of this book from Poisoned Pen/NetGalley.