
All of Us Murderers
"When Zeb Wyckham is summoned to a wealthy relative's remote Gothic house on Dartmoor, he finds all the people he least wants to see in the world - his estranged brother, his loathsome cousins, and his bitter ex-lover, Gideon Grey. Nothing, he is certain, could possibly be worse. Then the grizzled old patriarch announces the true purpose of the gathering: He intends to leave the vast family fortune to whichever of the men marries Cousin Jessamine, setting off a violent scramble for her hand and his wealth. Disinterested in being tied further to a family he can barely stand, Zeb tries to leave only to realize that he's been trapped. The walls are high, the gates are locked, and when the mists roll in, there's no way out. And there may be something trapped within the dark monstrosity of a house with them. Fear and paranoia ramping ever-higher, Zeb has nowhere to turn but to the man who once held his whole heart. As the mists descend, the gaslight flickers, and terror takes its hold, two warring lovers must reconcile in time to uncover the murderous mysteries of Lackaday House - and live to tell the tale"--
About This Book
All of Us Murderers is a mystery romance novel by K. J. Charles, first published in 2025 by Sourcebooks, Incorporated. It runs 320 pages. Readers can expect second chance, forced proximity; sweet heat; a slow burn and emotional tone.
At a glance
- Genre
- Mystery
- Trope
- Second Chance
- Heat
- Sweet
- Mood
- Slow Burn
- Published
- 2025
- Length
- 320 pages
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- Two estranged lovers must navigate a deadly inheritance game and a locked Gothic mansion to survive their family's murderous greed.
- fans of historical mysteries
- readers of gothic romance
- tense
- Features second chance romance
This may not be ideal if…
- readers seeking sapphic romance
- readers looking for lighthearted stories
- those sensitive to themes of family betrayal
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Tropes
Relationship Dynamics
Details
Type: historical romance
Pairing: M/M
Power balance: equal
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
Mild comfort, high tension, high angst, mild humor.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Reading mood
May not suit
Recommended audience: adult
Content Guidance
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Summoned to the remote Lackaday House, Zeb Wyckham finds himself surrounded by estranged relatives and Gideon Grey, the man who broke his heart. The family patriarch sets a cruel challenge: the fortune goes to whichever man marries Cousin Jessamine. When the gates are locked and the mists roll in, Zeb realizes they are trapped in a house with a killer. To uncover the mysteries of the estate and survive the night, Zeb and Gideon must confront their past and work together.
Central Conflict
Survival against murderous family members and a mysterious threat while trapped in a remote location, complicated by a painful romantic history.
Setting
Lackaday House, a remote Gothic mansion on Dartmoor, England, during the gaslight era (Historical).
Themes
Strengths
- strong atmospheric world-building
- high-stakes tension
- compelling second-chance dynamic
- established author in the genre
Consider before reading
- may be too dark for readers seeking pure romance
- M/M focus on a primarily sapphic discovery platform
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Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
Which theme — Knives Out — resonated most strongly with you, and why?
- 3
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 4
How do the relationship dynamics evolve throughout the story?
- 5
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
- 6
How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 7
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- August 30, 2026
- Confidence:
- High confidence
- Profile version:
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks, Incorporated
- Published
- 2025
- Length
- 320 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781464227523
All of Us Murderers: quick answers
- Who wrote All of Us Murderers?
- All of Us Murderers was written by K. J. Charles.
- When was All of Us Murderers published?
- All of Us Murderers was first published in 2025 by Sourcebooks, Incorporated.
- What genre is All of Us Murderers?
- All of Us Murderers is a mystery romance novel, with second chance, forced proximity.
- How many pages is All of Us Murderers?
- All of Us Murderers is 320 pages long.
- How spicy is All of Us Murderers?
- EIKNA rates All of Us Murderers as sweet heat.
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