All of Us Murderers
A Gothic Murder Mystery for Historical Fiction Fans
Published on 7. October 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
400 pages
978-1-4642-5445-1 (ISBN)
Description
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.
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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?
All of Us Murderers delivers a thrilling, high-stakes blend of Gothic fiction and mystery horror, expanding the genre with its unapologetically queer narrative. A fresh and exciting take on the classics, this is a must-read for fans of whodunit's and grounded, realistic romance books.
Tropes
Gothic Fiction
Murder Mystery
LGBTQ+
Historical Fiction
Enemies to Lovers Romance
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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?
All of Us Murderers delivers a thrilling, high-stakes blend of Gothic fiction and mystery horror, expanding the genre with its unapologetically queer narrative. A fresh and exciting take on the classics, this is a must-read for fans of whodunit's and grounded, realistic romance books.
Tropes
Gothic Fiction
Murder Mystery
LGBTQ+
Historical Fiction
Enemies to Lovers Romance
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Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Sourcebooks, Inc
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 194 mm
Width: 130 mm
Thickness: 29 mm
Weight
278 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4642-5445-1 (9781464254451)
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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.