Loved this! I really enjoyed the first book in the series and liked this one even more! The mystery kept me on my toes the whole way through and I was also very emotionally invested the character's relationships as well. I can't wait to see where the series goes next.

Benjamin Stevenson's Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect, a sequel to Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone. Each of them is a memoir written by the lead, Ernest Cunningham, who shares tips on writing mysteries with readers as he recounts murder and mayhem.

As a result of his first effort, this debut author has been invited to join the Australian Mystery Writers' Society crime-writing festival. It's held aboard the Ghan train between Darwin and Adelaide, 'an opulent hotel on rails.'

Ernest gives his readers a preview of the crimes to be committed, from 'murder, attempted murder, rape, stealing, trespassing, evidence tampering, conspiracy, blackmail' to headbutting and improper use of adverbs.

As expected, there are regular red herrings and many twists and turns of plot, but the truth does come out at the end.

This is the second in a series and is even better than the first and thats saying a lot! A very clever locked-room style mystery with lots of fun and interesting characters and one of the most unreliable narrators you will ever meet. I am really excited for the next book in this series. I highly recommend!

I stopped reading this book after reading 39% of it. So, why did I give it three stars? Because I can honestly say that what I read of the book wasn’t actually bad. I think the author has a lot of talent as a writer and there were parts of what I read here that I thought were wonderfully written.

However, something was missing for me. The story just didn’t grab ahold of me the way I wanted it to. I tried multiple times to enjoy it and kept telling myself, “maybe you’ll start loving it soon.” However, that unfortunately didn’t happen for me. I’d read a chapter or so, sit the book aside, and then several days would pass before I wanted to pick it up again. Then, in the last couple of chapters I read, I found myself starting to skim a lot - which told me that it was time to stop reading it.

Not every book is for every reader and I suppose this one just wasn't for me.

Again, I didn’t stop reading it because I thought it was bad. In fact, I think this author is talented enough that I’d happily try another book by him some day.

Just the first book, this one also did not disappoint.

I love the first person narrative and the unfolding of the plot. Definitely not Agatha Christie but you won't put it down either.

Thank you #NetGalley and #Mariner Books for giving me the opportunity to read this!

Oh, what fun it is to be back into the mind of Ernest Cunningham! I absolutely devoured the second book in this series, and I just can't get enough! It is possible that this one was even better than the first. I found the characters to be a bit more interesting, and loved the journey that Ernest takes the reader through to get to the answers. I personally enjoy the breaking of the fourth wall with the narrator talking directly to the reader. It made it super fun and entertaining. I truly could not put this book down. I am certainly looking forward to reading more in this series, and I am honored to get the chance to read this book! This is one that I will definitely recommend to all my friends.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for an advanced copy of this book. All opinions within this review are my own.

I just live the way this author spins a story- so unique and refreshing. Always one step ahead, with well crafted twists along the way. Highly recommend!

Thank you NetGalley for a copy of Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect. I read this book first even though there is another in the series, I did not know until halfway through but it did not ruin anything for me. It was a very good and quick read!

King of the modern locked-room mystery, Benjamin Stevenson's latest installment in his series featuring protagonist Ernest Cunningham will delight fans both new and old of his work.

Closer to a 3.5 than a 3.
The second title in Benjamin Stevenson's Ernest Cunningham series is as humorous and intriguing as the first. However, the story is a slow start. While the prose is engaging and fun, the repetition grows tiresome. The characters are fun and unique, save for the villain themselves. I was rather dissatisfied with the ending and the reveal of the murderer. There's only so much meta humor a person can take, and it feels like this title relies too heavily upon it. The setting is wonderful and an interesting take on an old classic, and I love learning about Australia through these books.. Overall, I'm glad I read this book and I'm excited for the third.

This delightful and hilarious book stars Ernest Cunningham who breaks the fourth wall by narrating the story to the reader, constantly inserting his own thoughts and comments into the tale. Looking for material for his second book, Ernest participates as an author in the 50th Australian Mystery Writers Society festival which takes place on the Ghan, a train traveling through the Australian desert. Soon after the trip begins, one of the six authors at the conference is murdered, and the other five begin trying to solve the crime while Ernest sees the perfect opportunity for some inspiration for his novel. One of the best parts of the book is the way Ernest engages the reader, offering up “clues” to help solve the murder such as revealing how many times the murderer’s name will be mentioned and periodically stopping to provide a tally for each character as the story progresses. Stevenson incorporates some phenomenal twists and turns as well as so much humor into the story while also bringing the reader along on the journey of trying to put all the clues together along with Ernest. The mystery itself is outstanding, and I highly recommend this one. While this is technically the second in a series, it reads as a standalone, and there is more than enough detail to get readers caught up with the previous story.

I thought this was really well written and I look forward to reading more from this author in the future. I think it will find readers at our library, so we will definitely be purchasing for the collection.

A light, fun mystery that winks at common tropes (and writer anxieties), this will appeal to anyone who considers themselves a mystery aficionado—or who simply wants a laugh. It's a fast read, and while the mystery is engrossing, I found myself even more charmed by the narrative style and meta take on the mystery novel.

Trains, writers, and of course, murder. That’s what Ernest Cunningham finds himself engrossed in. In this follow up to the hit book Everyone In My Family Has Killed Someone, everything this not what it seems when Ernest is invited on an exclusive writers retreat on a luxury train. Sticking to his usual wit and habit of breaking the fourth wall, we follow along as he tries to solve several mysteries before the train reaches its destination. But, in doing this, he exposes several people who would rather have their secrets remain hidden.

I loved this book! I think Benjamin Stevenson gives a fresh take on what can sometimes be cookie cutter thrillers. Ernest is such an interesting character and Stevenson doesn’t box himself in with the same crimes as before. Was it on the level of Everyone in My Family has Killed Someone? Thats debatable. It didn’t have as much action but I did find myself unable to guess who the killer was until the final reveal!

In true style of Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone, this sequel offers all the snarky elements you've been craving. Set on a train, as the title suggests, with a cast of mystery writers, there's bound to be a death or two aboard. Ernest Cunningham once again breaks the Fourth Wall, speaking directly with the reader as if they were involved with his writing process. It's fun to have a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the world of mystery writing and literary elements without being overly bogged down by the details. There is a lot of setting and character buildup in the first half of the book in fair warning though, but after the 50% mark, it picks up speed. I will be honest and say that I enjoyed the first book more than this one, but I'll be back for more!

Snarky, Clever, and Thorough, this is a must-read for fans of the Stevenson's first book.

A rollicking adventure awaits Ernest Cunningham in Benjamin Stevensons' Everyone On This Train Is a Suspect. Fully embracing the "murder on a train" trope with his tongue-in-cheek style, Stevenson presents another witty and well-constructed mystery.

Big thank you to Mariner Books, Netgalley, and Benjamin Stevenson for an advance copy of Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect in exchange for an honest review! I loved this book, Benjamin Stevenson did an excellent job weaving together a story full of intrigue and twists and turns. I thoroughly enjoyed myself while reading. Everyone on This Train is a Suspect is a sequel to Benajmins Stevenson's best selling original novel, but I didn't realize that originally and had a fine time reading it as a stand alone novel! I highly recommend this novel!

Thank you to Mariner Books, Netgalley, and Benjamin Stevenson for an advance copy of Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect in exchange for an honest review. This is a sequel to the authors first book in the Ernest Cummingham series and I read it fine as a standalone. The style of writing was extremely new and unique to me but it made the story that much more enjoyable to me. Our MC, Ernest, finds himself on a train that is holding a crime-writers festival of sorts. You will be captivated and sucked in as Ernest tries to figure out who the killer is, the motives of the different writers, and so much more. This book reminded me a bit of some of the styles of Agatha Christies books so if thats something you enjoy, pick this one up! This cat & mouse mystery is out now!

I really enjoyed this book, and did actually like it more than the first in the series (Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone). The wry sort of tone felt more measured in this one, not quite as in-your-face — and the reveal I thought was much better executed.

I often purposefully try to read mysteries fast and just enjoy the ride rather than trying to figure them out myself. But I caught myself stopping a couple times to try to parse through clues — there were so many fun ones dropped!

I really have no complaints. Thought it was a nice blend of mystery with a couple more thriller-y elements, so lovers of both might enjoy. Definitely recommend!

I enjoyed this book even more than the author’s last book. The style was similar, but the setting and storyline were especially engaging and entertaining. There were several clever twists. and a satisfying ending.
Thank you #Netgalley for the ARC e-book.