The concept of the story was really good and I was super engaged. However, something with the pacing - it might be the short chapters or the length - just made it seem like it dragged on and I wasn't able to keep the tension in the story.

This book is addicting. There’s just something about this story that keeps you reading right up until you finish it. I didn’t love the main character but I felt like I understood her. The book was very twisty and I was definitely guessing right up until the end. I did spend a lot of the book worried about the dog though but that’s a minor issue.

The novel centers on Paul and Elise, a couple whose lives are irrevocably shattered when their six-year-old daughter, Lucy, vanishes from her own bedroom in the middle of the night.

As the frantic search for Lucy intensifies, the seemingly perfect facade of Paul and Elise's life begins to crumble, revealing a tangled web of hidden resentments, unspoken anxieties, and long-buried secrets. The police investigation casts a harsh light on their relationship and their individual pasts, making them both suspects in their daughter's disappearance.

Wilson masterfully crafts a narrative filled with twists and turns, keeping readers on edge as they try to piece together the puzzle of Lucy's whereabouts

Crime thriller with a psychological aspect.

A popular podcaster, Poe Webb, has a unique hook. She gets people to willingly appear on her show and confess to the bad things they’ve done. No shortage of bad people who happily swear to tell the truth about their crimes to her and her audience. Everything is going well until a man appears on her program and claims that he is the person who murdered Poe’s mother 17 years ago. There’s a problem with that, however, and Poe knows he is lying. That’s because she killed that man herself.

Now the tables are turned and this elusive villain threatens Poe and she manages to get herself into jeopardy. Now he wants HER to tell the world what she did.

Ah. This could have been something but it really was mostly a predictable cliche. The author even uses the acronym TSTL in his narrative — too stupid to live. I felt that is what Poe was. I didn’t like her and I thought the whole story was a bit OTT since there is a lot of potential legal trouble for anyone who appears on her program. It was drawn out, repetitive, and somewhat boring. I really didn’t care if she lived and the conclusion was really anticlimactic. I was disappointed and felt let down after reading all the glowing reviews. I sure didn’t care about the endless interaction with the dog and cat. Sorry, pet lovers, it was too much. I guess the whole story just didn’t find me in the right place for it.

In addition, I listened to the audio book while also following along in the e-book ARC provided by the publisher. The male narrator was fine if unremarkable, but the female voice, Allyson Ryan, was totally miscast. The female MC is supposed to be 30 years old but her voice was deep, masculine, and sounded like that of a 50 year old smoker. It rang false and so irritated me that I had to stop listening. Most of the time an audio recoding enhances my enjoyment of a book, but it didn’t in this case.

Carter Wilson's Tell Me What You Did is a gripping psychological thriller that delves into the complexities of trauma, justice, and the blurred lines between truth and deception. The novel centers on Poe Webb, a true-crime podcaster whose life takes a harrowing turn when a guest claims to be the murderer of her mother—a crime Poe believed she had avenged years earlier.

a unique plot to the whole podcast trope. this one is a solid thrilling tale! I can’t believe I waited so long to dive in. I absolutely loved it and can’t wait to read more from Carter Wilson!!!!

"Tell Me What You Did". A very interesting premise. A popular true crime podcaster takes guests on her show and invites them to anonymously confess to their crimes. Different take for a podcast, and had me instantly intrigued. Things take a bad turn though when one guest makes it very personal for Poe and claims to have killed her mother years before. Turns out, Poe's mother was in fact murdered years before and Poe has some of her own secrets and confessions to make.

Quick paced, suspenseful thriller with short chapters that had me tearing through this book! I will be looking for all future books from this author. My Rating- 4⭐️

A big thank you Poisoned Pen Press,and Netgalley for allowing me the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book.

Poe Webb is the host of a popular true crime podcast where she invites people to anonymously confess crimes they've committed to her audience. Her latest guest is her most unsettling of all; the man claims to have killed Poe’s mother 17 years ago. But she knows that can’t be possible because Poe already killed her mother’s murderer herself. So who is this man and what does he want?

Whew baby, this one was MAGNIFICENT. The premise is intriguing, I love the morally grey character of Poe, and the short chapters made it so easy to fly through the pages well after I should have turned in for the night.

And Poe’s character truly is morally grey to her core. Yes, she murdered someone. And no, she’s absolutely not sorry about it. But that someone murdered her mother first, so it’s okay, right? No matter what side of the fence you fall on for that argument, you really can’t help rooting for Poe as this man completely upends her life.

Also, I absolutely loved the relationship between Poe and her dog, Bailey ❤️ you can tell how deep that love runs and Bailey quite literally saved her life when she was a puppy and Poe was spiraling after killing someone. It’s also very relatable because I, too, randomly check my dog to make sure she’s breathing even though she is and always has been perfectly healthy. And just so you’re aware: spoiler, Bailey is okay in the end ❤️

This is definitely a 5 star read for me. I cannot recommend enough! Thank you so much to NetGalley for this ARC!

There have been a number of psychological thrillers centering on podcasts but Tell Me What You Did may be the best. Poe Webb gets people to anonymously confess to crimes on her podcast, but gets more than she can handle when a guest confesses to killing her mother. Can she solve this mystery before he kills her too? Great book and a fabulous idea for a podcast too!

After seeing a lot of my mutual rave highly of this book, I knew I needed to request if and luckily I was granted the arc. The premise of the book was what pulled me in. The first 20% was interesting, I was really into the book and was looking forward to reading more but after then the book started to take another turn. The writing and characters were all over the place. This was a solid 3.5 star read for me. Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for this ar.c. The arc was provided in exchange for my honest review

I love a good take on the true crime podcast world and Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson fit the bill!
Poe Webb hosts a popular true crime podcast where guests anonymously confess to crimes they have committed. She was inspired to start the podcast after witnessing the brutal murder of her mother years ago.
The latest podcast guest, however, claims to be her mother’s murderer. Poe knows this can’t be true because her mother’s murderer is dead, because she killed him.
I really liked the quick pacing and short chapters, helped this story speed right along! Great, suspenseful, thriller and I can’t wait to read more by this author! 3.5 ⭐️

Thanks to the author, Poisoned Pen Press, and #Netgalley for the eARC. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

This book kept me guessing. Although you think you solved it you haven’t. The storyline was fresh and current. I was very drawn to the main character. I found her very interesting and real. I would definitely read more books by Carter Wilson.

Poe is the host of a true crime podcast. She invites criminals to come on and confess their sins. One day, the man who claims he murdered Poe's mother joins the show. Except.. Poe killed her mother's murderer years ago.
A fast paced psychological thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat! I loved this one and need to read more by this author!
5 stars

Carter Wilson throws you into the world of Poe, a true crime podcaster who built her brand on other people’s confessions… until one guest drops a bombshell that hits way too close to home. Someone claims to have murdered her mother.
Except Poe knows that’s a lie—because she already killed the man responsible. Years ago. Secret buried, life moved on. Or so she thought. What follows is a twisty, anxiety-inducing spiral of lies, guilt, and secrets clawing their way back to the surface. Poe is a fascinating character—flawed, fierce, and holding it together by a thread. Watching her unravel, trying to protect her truth while chasing someone else’s version of it, is as addictive as it is unsettling.
Carter Wilson does a brilliant job building tension without ever going over the top. It’s dark, but not hopeless. Emotional, but never melodramatic. The pacing is sharp, the writing is tight, and that ending? No notes.


Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Thank you Netgalley and Poisined Pen Press for an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review!

Title- Tel ll Me What You Did
Author- Carter Wilson
Publication Date- January 28, 2025
Pages- 420
Genre- Mystery/ Thriller
Goodreads Rating- 3.81
My Rating- 4⭐️


"WOW, Tell Me What You Did delivered the thriller experience I craved. From page one, I was hooked. The relentless pacing and well-structured plot kept me on the edge of my seat. The podcast element was a brilliant addition, adding layers of intrigue and suspense. Going in blind definitely enhanced the experience!

As a seasoned thriller reader, I'm picky, but this one stood out. It was captivating, dark, and twisty, forcing me to question morality. Carter Wilson crafted a truly unique story that defied typical thriller tropes. The suspense was expertly built, making for an unforgettable read.

This book is a standout in a crowded genre. Highly recommend! 4 out of 5 stars."

Carter Wilson...

My love for you only continues with each dark and twisted book you put in my greedy little paws.

"Tell Me What You Did" is a well-crafted and unsettling psychological thriller that explores dark secrets, fractured relationships, and the elusive nature of truth. This book is everything, both captivating and disturbing, you don't want to miss this.

I was instantly plunged into a chilling and emotionally charged realm. Wilson masterfully weaves together suspense, psychological tension, and complex characters to perfectly craft together the best thriller you will read this year!

Check out this teaser :

She gets people to confess their crimes for a living. He knows she's hiding a terrible secret. It's time for the truth to come out...

Poe Webb, host of a popular true crime podcast, invites people to anonymously confess crimes they've committed to her audience. She can't guarantee the police won't come after her "guests," but her show grants simultaneous anonymity and instant fame―a potent combination that's proven difficult to resist. After an episode recording, Poe usually erases both criminal and crime from her mind.

But when a strange and oddly familiar man appears on her show, Poe is forced to take a second look. Not only because he claims to be her mother's murderer from years ago, but because Poe knows something no one else does. Her mother's murderer is dead.

Poe killed him.

Something I LOVED about this book was the fast pacing and short chapters! It made it so easy to get into and made me not want to put it down. I liked the back and forth timelines between current plot and what happens in the future. Especially how it all ties together in the end and we catch up to what’s happening to Poe and the others facing Ian Hindley. I liked that we learned about Poe individually and discover more about her past and what truly happened to her mother as we go along. Her dad and Kip were both enjoyable characters who behaved very realistically when finding out stuff from Poe and during this whole cate and mouse game. I LOVE books that execute a good thrilling podcast inside of the plot. I’m a big true crime podcast girl so to have one inside the book and play a big role (and be done well) was very fun. I would definitely read more from this author and recommend it to others!

I received a digital copy from NetGalley & the author of this novel in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to Carter Wilson for this novel!

Talk about a page-turner! I couldn't put this down. I love books where you know who the bad guy is, and this was that, with an interesting twist. I'll definitely read other books from this author.

I DEVOURED this one in less than24 hours. Holy crap 🤯🤯 I was on the edge of my seat, heart thumping, yelling at my kindle for over half of the book. Carter Wilson, you are a twisted genius!

Wilson knocks another suspense thriller out of the park with Tell Me What You Did. The story is captivating, fast-paced, and impactful. Plus the short chapters make it an easy page-turner. Thanks to the dual timeline storytelling, readers immediately know that something is wrong. Ian has turned the tables on Poe and she is now in the hot seat, forced to confess her crime. For the remainder of the story, readers are itching to learn Poe’s truth and how the final confrontation will pan out.

While I liked Poe as a character, her brazen and reckless attitude might rub readers the wrong way. She’s different than most female protagonists, but I find it refreshing. The author could improve the story by including more descriptions about characters’ physical appearances. Even so, Wilson continues to be