A suspense filled historical with a little romance and a hero to root for. When Zeb is surrounded by unwanted family and a former lover, he is desperate to escape what appears to be a haunted mansion.
From the blurb:
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.
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?
SNik's review:
Standalone. Historical. Horror/suspense. Second chance. Single POV.
Unfortunately for Zeb, he accepts the invitation to visit a distant relative, and instead is immersed in an unwanted family reunion that evolves into horrible drama and secrets being revealed. Not only is his estranged family present, but also a former lover, and as much as Zeb wants to flee he is continuously kept from leaving.
This was an intense story filled with constant surprises, twists and turns that thoroughly confused, and a former relationship that gets a second chance with honest communication. I was entertained throughout, but be forewarned: there was a lot of history and background that gets discussed which drives the main story and character relationships which occur before the reader joins Zeb in his adventure. I would have loved to have more scenes with Gideon and Zeb on page together for the romance aspect, but overall I really enjoyed this book.
All of Us Murderers is currently available as an audiobook, e-book and paperback
All of Us Murderers is currently available as an audiobook, e-book and paperback
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