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Brought to you by Penguin.

2022's most original and darkly funny murder mystery from award-winning comedian Benjamin Stevenson.

I was dreading the Cunningham family reunion even before the first murder. Before the storm stranded us at the mountain resort.

The thing is, us Cunninghams don't really get along.

We've only got one thing in common: we've all killed someone.

My brother, my step-sister, my wife, my father, my mother, my sister-in-law, my uncle, my step-father, my aunt. Even me.

When they find the first body in the snow, it's clear that only a Cunningham could have committed the crime—and it's up to me to prove it.

There are plenty of killers in my family. But only one murderer....

©2022 Benjamin Stevenson (P)2022 Penguin Audio Amateur Sleuths Crime Crime Thrillers Family Life Fiction Genre Fiction Murder Mystery Suspense Thriller Thriller & Suspense Traditional Detectives Detective Exciting Funny Witty

Critic reviews

I absolutely loved it. Utterly original, hugely entertaining, and a must-read for every fan of the mystery genre. What an exceptionally fresh, smart, funny book - I've never read anything like this before. (Jane Harper)
As fresh and zingy as a salted lime. It's Knives Out meets Richard Osman. Or Dexter by way of Agatha Christie. Or Schitt's Creek with a body count. It's also the most luxuriantly enjoyable novel I've read in years. And years. I began toting my copy around town so that strangers would ask me about it - who could resist that title? I only wish there were more members of the Cunningham clan, so that this raucous, matchlessly entertaining mystery could go on longer. Benjamin Stevenson, I've got a lot to learn from you (A.J. Finn)
The best thing I've read in ages. I absolutely loved it. Whip-smart, twisted, funny, and constructed with the pinpoint precision of a bloodthirsty watchmaker. (Stuart MacBride)
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It took me a while to get into this book. However, once I did it was pretty good. I guessed some of the ending, but was surprised by the protagonist(s). It's more fun than the average crime novel.

Pretty good

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I loved this audiobook. Really enjoyed how the narrator was taking directly to the reader/listener. Cleverly formulaic without giving anything away. Was sad when it ended.

A really enjoyable tale

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I have to say I didn't expect to like it so much! Very different than anything I've read, it is a clever murder mystery with a whimsy. The author/narrator gives hints but not spoils. I really enjoyed how each chapter is dedicated to each of the persons involved, while still continuing with the plot. A very refreshing listen, I want more like it!

I need more like this!

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Unfortunately the narrative didn’t grip me and by the end I was just listening for the sake of finishing vs listening because I was keen to find out the resolution.

Found it a bit lacking

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The way this book is written is a bit like Marmite. You'll either hate it (the two reviews written in the last two days) or love it (most of the ones I read before I bought the audiobook).
I liked the different way it has been written and since I tend to listen to books in max. 3 sittings, I found it relatively easy to keep up with the characters. You may find it harder if you pick it up and out it down frequently.
The beginning feels over indulgent until you get into the book and realise why it is there.
There are quite a few murders (but not gruesom descriptions), if you like that kind of thing.

Quirky And Entertaining

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