Titles in This Set:
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone
Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect
Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret
Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9789124030322
Overview:
You receive four gripping crime fiction novels featuring the eccentric amateur sleuth Ernest Cunningham in this complete paperback set by author Benjamin Stevenson. The collection delivers a punchy blend of witty mystery, clever puzzles, and fast-paced intrigue that reads like a binge-worthy thriller. Covering everything from family feuds to high-stakes heists, this set is crafted for readers who love mysteries packed with humour and unexpected twists. Buying the full series gives you the entire Ernest Cunningham investigation arc in one convenient package, ensuring you experience every case without missing a beat. The set works beautifully as a standalone entry for newcomers or a treasure trove for returning fans who want to revisit Ernest's adventures. You receive brand-new paperbacks ready to deliver immediate entertainment, free from wear or damage. This compilation saves time compared to hunting down individual editions, guaranteeing you have the complete story collection available whenever inspiration strikes for a quick read or an all-day escape.
What Makes This Collection Special:
The Ernest Cunningham series stands out because of its charismatic narrator, an ordinary man with an uncanny ability to unravel complex crimes and outsmart murderers. Each book offers a self-contained adventure while building your affection for a protagonist who navigates danger with dry wit and sharp observation. As a set, this collection rewards readers with escalating stakes and diverse settings, taking you from snowy mountains to magical performances and locked-down bank vaults. Owning all four books lets you dive into consecutive puzzles that showcase Benjamin Stevenson's signature style of mixing laugh-out-loud moments with genuine suspense, creating a reading experience that feels fresh and endlessly entertaining. You benefit from a consistent narrative voice that pulls you back into Ernest's world with every page turn, delivering satisfying conclusions that respect your intelligence while keeping the atmosphere light and engaging throughout the journey.
Books Included in This Collection:
Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone
Your journey begins with a chaotic family reunion turned deadly. When a body turns up buried in the snow, you quickly suspect another Cunningham accident. After all, you come from a long line of parents, siblings, and in-laws who have all met violent ends. Ernest Cunningham returns home hoping for peace but finds suspicion instead, especially since he insists he is guilty of none of these deaths. The Cunninghams have a disturbing habit of encountering accidental violence, raising questions about guilt versus fate. Ernest's denial adds a layer of doubt that keeps you questioning his reliability until the end. With relatives hiding dark secrets and no one trustworthy to vouch for anyone else, you must piece together who truly caused this latest death in a hilarious yet tense whodunit where familial bonds clash with lethal surprises.
Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect
Ernest now boards the famous Ghan train for an exclusive Australian Mystery Writers' Society festival. He joins six celebrated crime authors for a Darwin-to-Adelaide trip that quickly goes wrong when a murder occurs onboard. Suddenly, Ernest and his fellow writers transform from guests into reluctant detectives. While they possess expert knowledge of how stories unfold, they also hold dangerous secrets of their own about committing real crimes. As suspicion mounts and another attack strikes, Ernest must navigate a cabin full of cunning suspects who know exactly how to cover their tracks. Being the lowly debut author among royalty puts Ernest at a disadvantage, forcing him to use street smarts and intuition to catch a killer who knows the perfect methods for disappearing evidence and eliminating rivals on a moving target.
Everyone This Christmas Has A Secret
During a holiday special event starring the world-famous magician Rylan Blaze, disaster strikes backstage. Ernest finds himself surrounded by a cast of performers including a hypnotist and an assistant, all masters of deception and misdirection. When a murder cuts through the festive cheer, every act hides a potential motive behind the illusions. Ernest uses his keen sense for secrets in plain sight to sift through layers of trickery and hidden agendas. You get a tightly wound holiday mystery where nothing appears as intended, and the killer likely has the best tricks under their sleeve. The case demands you look past the spectacle and identify the hidden threats lurking among the entertainers, delivering a sparkling puzzle where stagecraft meets criminal calls.
Everyone In This Bank Is A Thief
The final volume throws Ernest into a terrifying hostage situation inside a heavily guarded bank. With doors chained shut and robbers among the civilians, everyone becomes a suspect ranging from the manager to a teenage gamer and a film producer. Ernest discovers that more than one person had plans to steal from the vault, and greed complicates every clue. Amidst the chaos, he must figure out who initiated the heist and who committed the murder locked inside with everyone else. This high-octane finale delivers maximum tension along with the series' trademark comedy, proving that when money is on the line, loyalties crack instantly. You learn that criminals can steal far more than cash, leaving you to untangle a web of motives where hostages, bank staff, and intruders all hide vital truths behind fear.
Who This Set Is Perfect For:
This collection appeals strongly to fans of comedic crime fiction, cosy mysteries with a twist, and character-driven thrillers. It is ideal for readers who enjoy amateur sleuths over gritty police procedurals, and those looking for books that balance suspense with plenty of laughs. Gift buyers will appreciate the set as a unique choice for mystery lovers, BookTok enthusiasts, and fans of witty narrators. The books suit a wide audience thanks to their accessible language and engaging plots that avoid overly dense jargon. Teachers may also consider this collection for literacy programmes or book clubs, as the mysteries encourage group discussion and analytical thinking. Whether you are buying for a friend who enjoys true-crime podcasts adapted into fiction, or a reader who loves cozy atmospheres with a sharper edge, this four-book set covers all bases with consistent storytelling that hooks from page one and holds attention without demanding heavy emotional tolls between cases.
Key Highlights:
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Complete Series Access: Get all four Ernest Cunningham cases in one purchase so you never miss a chapter of the action.
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Hilarious Amateur Sleuth: Enjoy a unique narrator who brings wit and charm to every mind-bending mystery he investigates.
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Binge-Worthy Format: Each novel packs a fast-paced plot with punchy chapters that make reading addictive and fun.
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Versatile Mysteries: Experience diverse scenarios including family feuds, train journeys, theatrical events, and bank robberies.
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Gift Appeal: Presents a wonderful option for anyone seeking funny, intelligent crime fiction that entertains and surprises.
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Reader-Friendly Paperback: Portable binding ensures easy handling during travel or relaxed reading sessions at home.
About the Author:
Benjamin Stevenson writes the Ernest Cunningham series, weaving clever mysteries with a distinct sense of humour. His work features protagonists who solve impossible crimes through observation and wit rather than police rank. Readers enjoy Stevenson's approach to the genre, which blends laugh-out-loud moments with genuine suspense and intricate plotting. The author delivers narratives that reward careful attention while keeping pages turning, creating stories that feel both classic and refreshingly modern. Fans appreciate the consistent voice across multiple books and the satisfying ways puzzles resolve, establishing the series as a memorable entry in contemporary crime fiction. The writing style prioritizes engaging characters and surprising reversals, ensuring that every installment offers a fresh challenge for the detective while keeping the reader thoroughly entertained from start to finish.
Why You'll Love This Set:
You get four entertaining novels where every page keeps you guessing with humor and heart. The set captures the essence of a brilliant amateur detective navigating absurd situations, offering endless enjoyment whether you are unwinding after work or gifting a mystery lover. The cohesive voice across all books ensures a seamless experience, pulling you deeper into Ernest's world with each case resolved. This collection celebrates wit, wonder, and the joy of solving puzzles alongside a likable hero, making it a standout addition to your personal library. Owning the full set guarantees you never face a cliffhanger waiting for release, allowing you to dive straight from one brain-teasing adventure to the next and experience the complete arc of the Cunninghams' chaotic luck.
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