
Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect
Can you solve the cleverest murder mystery of the year?
Paperback | 22 October 2024 | Edition Number 1
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ABIA GENERAL FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR SHORTLIST
NED KELLY AWARD BEST CRIME FICTION SHORTLIST
DANGER AWARD BEST FICTION SHORTLIST
BOOKPEOPLE FICTION BOOK OF THE YEAR LONGLIST
INDIE BOOK AWARD FOR BEST FICTION LONGLIST
6 WRITERS. 5 DETECTIVES. 4 DAYS. 3 WEAPONS. 2 MURDERS. 1 TRAIN...
'An outstanding and exceptional mystery from start to finish . . . everything fans would hope for.' JANE HARPER
'Stevenson's brilliant and creative second closed-circle mystery toys with golden age mystery tropes while delivering its own hugely satisfying whodunit .... This is another triumph from a gifted genre specialist ... deliciously clever.' PUBLISHERS WEEKLY US
'It's fun and diverting, with a plethora of red herrings.' NEW YORK TIMES
When the Australian Mystery Writers' Society invited me to their crime-writing festival aboard the Ghan, the famous train between Darwin and Adelaide, I was hoping for some inspiration for my second book. Fiction, this time- I needed a break from real people killing each other. Obviously, that didn't pan out.
The program is a who's who of crime-writing royalty-
the debut writer (me!)
the forensic science writer
the blockbuster writer
the legal thriller writer
the literary writer
the psychological suspense writer.
But when one of us is murdered, six authors quickly turn into five detectives. Together, we should know how to solve a crime.
Or commit one.
How can you find a killer when all the suspects know how to get away with murder?
Contain the bonus short story ''The House of Bakers Hill!'
'Sparkling with wit and witticisms about the world of writers and writing, Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect offers a tip of the hat to the great Agatha Christie novel while at the same time being a modern reinvention of it. Leave it to Stevenson to make high-jinx and murder deviously good fun.' NITA PROSE, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Maid and The Mystery Guest
'Clever, satisfying, impossible to put down and gloriously inventive. It's fantastic. Books like this are why we love reading.' STUART TURTON
A wild and wonderful ride . . . I laughed out loud.' HAYLEY SCRIVENOR
'Crazily good crime fiction. Don't miss this train!' CANDICE FOX
'This is just as cleverly written as the previous book, with wit, laugh out loud moments and humorous asides and observations on the nature of writers and festivals... If you enjoy meta fiction and Stevenson's previous novel featuring Ernest, then you will surely enjoy going along on this wild and deadly train trip with him.' MYSTERY AND SUSPENSE MAGAZINE
Praise for EVERYONE IN MY FAMILY HAS KILLED SOMEONE-
'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.' A J Finn
'Readers won't want to put this story down . . . This is undoubtedly a future classic.' Big Issue Australia
'For something different, look no further than the very clever and entirely experimental Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone . . . One of the most anticipated books of the year.' Weekend Australian
'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
'I absolutely LOVED it. Engaging, entertaining and charming. I don't think I've ever read anything like it. It was such a fun read.' Marian Keyes
'Clever, unexpected, and not to be missed.' Karin Slaughter
'Elegantly sinuous, superbly plotted, and surprise-packed . . . One of the best damn things I've read this year.' WrittenbySime
'The most original novel you will read this year . . . a funny and clever novel that pays homage to the classic British murder mystery.' Canberra Weekly
ISBN: 9780143779957
ISBN-10: 0143779958
Published: 22nd October 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Penguin Australia Pty Ltd
Edition Number: 1
Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 13.1 x 2.3
Weight (kg): 0.27

Benjamin Stevenson
Benjamin Stevenson, celebrated as an award-winning stand-up comedian and author, has garnered acclaim for sold-out performances, extending from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
An accomplished writer, Stevenson has authored several books, with the international bestseller "Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone" making a significant mark. The book's success spans twenty-four territories globally, earning accolades such as being named one of The Sunday Times's best crime novels of 2022. Notably, it is on its way to being adapted into a major HBO TV series.
In addition to his achievements in comedy and writing, Benjamin Stevenson's literary contributions extend to his first novel, "Greenlight," which was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction and published in the USA and UK. His second novel, "Either Side of Midnight," received recognition as a shortlisted work for the International Thriller Writers Award for Best Original Paperback. Stevenson's novella, "Find Us," achieved international success as a bestselling audiobook.
Beyond the stage and pages, Stevenson has brought his expertise to the publishing industry, having worked for esteemed publishing houses and literary agencies in both Australia and the USA. Currently, he collaborates with some of Australia’s most beloved authors at Curtis Brown Australia.
What genre does Benjamin Stevenson write in?
He primarily writes crime, mystery and thriller fiction; his background as a stand-up comedian often informs a witty or darkly comic tone.
Which book should I start with?
A good entry point is Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone (his international bestseller and widely praised). If you prefer his earlier work, start with his debut novel Greenlight, which was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award.
Are Benjamin Stevenson's books standalone or part of a series?
Both. He has standalone novels such as Greenlight and Either Side of Midnight, and a popular 'Everyone' series (featuring Ernest Cunningham) that includes titles like Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone.
What awards and recognition has he received?
Greenlight was shortlisted for the Ned Kelly Award for Best Debut Crime Fiction; Either Side of Midnight was shortlisted for the International Thriller Writers Award (Best Original Paperback); Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone was named one of The Sunday Times' best crime novels of 2022 and is an international bestseller in 24 territories.
Are any of his books available as audiobooks or being adapted for screen?
Yes. The novella Find Us was an international bestselling audiobook, and Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone is being adapted into a major HBO TV series. His books have also been published in the USA and UK.
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