This was SUCH a gripping and intense thriller that thoroughly engaged me! I absolutely could not stop reading this—many twists and turns kept my mind racing!

This is an entirely WILD page turner of a book - or as Poe's mom would say, a ripper!

Poe Webb's podcast Tell Me What You Did has gained massive popularity and success. She allows people to come on her show with stories they need to confess. She can't protect them from the police after the fact, but if they want to unburden themselves, they can do it on her platform. When a man named Ian comes on her show claiming to be her mother's killer, she's sure it can't be true, because seven years ago, she killed that man. What follows is an ever escalating game of cat and mouse that plays out out over a podcast livestream, leading to an explosive finale.

The high stakes premise had me hooked from the very beginning, and the short, snappy chapters had me cruising through Poe's terrible October. Ian was an entirely terrifying adversary, and experiencing Poe's dilemma of wondering if she killed the right man added even more palpable suspense to each scene.

Tell Me What You Did is an extremely fast paced, gritty thriller that will have readers glued to the page!

Poe Webb, a true crime podcast host, invites anonymous criminals to confess on her show. While many of her interviews amount purely to entertainment, her devoted fan base has actually helped solve a handful of cases, but her most recent interview shakes things up when the strange guest is claiming to be the man who murdered her mom.

This such a good thriller! I absolutely loved it! I found the story to be a unique take on the typical podcast format that has become popular in the thriller genre. This is told through alternating chapter POVs, with one chapter giving context about the Poe's complex life and the next chapter being podcast interview excerpts. I was highly stressed the whole time and didn't know who or what to believe! Carter Wilson is a new-to-me author, but I've already moved some of his books towards the top of my TBR. This comes out on January 28, and I can't recommend it enough!

I stayed up WAY past my bedtime to finish this book. It had me absolutely hooked from the first couple of chapters!! 6⭐️ read!! Highly recommend if you're a thriller lover!

Poe Webb hosts a podcast where people come on air to confess their crimes. She is caught in a game of cat and mouse with a man claiming to be her mother’s killer. He threatens to expose Poe’s secrets and harm the ones she loves.

This book had me on the edge of my seat. This book is the definition of a thriller and left me sleeping with the light on. I loved the way the setting added to suspense. This book is told with a nonlinear and contains podcast elements. Both of these factors kept me engaged and wanting to find out what was going to happen next. Thank you Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for this ARC!

Addictive & gripping thrilling mystery!

Holy $hit!!!!

This was a 6☆ read! Might be my favorite thriller of this year!

I started this one THIS MORNING! Not yesterday, not two days ago, this morning when I clocked in for my 10hr shift at work at 8am and finished it as of 11:28pm! I could not put it down! I HAD to find out what was happening next!

This is the must-read for the year 2025, and I cannot wait for yall to read this one so we can talk about it!

I absolutely loved Poe and Bailey.

The story was so well structured, the tension and twist so well planned, I did not see any of it coming! The end had me shocked!

I will definitely be checking out the authors' other work. This was amazing!

A huge thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read and review this e-book ARC in exchange for an honest review

I really loved the true crime podcast theme of this book. It was definitely a wild one but I loved it!

This book kept me on my toes, multiple times I thought I had figured it out & multiple times I was wrong! This book really spoke to trauma and being a survivor. Being pushed to your absolute limit and dealing with your actions after reacting.

I loved the family dynamic including the sweet pets!

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read this ARC for my honest review!

#NetGalley #CarterWilson #TellMeWhatYouDid

Thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and Netgalley for sending me an ARC of this book in exchange for my unbiased review.

Tell Me What You Did was a fresh take on the thriller genre that was undoubtedly an enjoyable read. It kept me on my toes and had me wanting to find out the truth with every page. The best part about the book was how wonderfully grey the characters were. There were no perfect character, each one of them had their own flaws and pasts that humanised them.

Having the tale twisted where Poe, the interviewer is forced to become the interviewee was such a delightful change of pace and even the jumping back and forth in the narrative worked better than I would have expected. I often struggle with books that jump back and forth in time, but for this book it just worked.

The only thing that I struggled with was actually the description of the characters and trying to visualise them. For the first third of the book, I was not sure if Poe was a girl or a boy😅 Not that it really mattered for the story, but it made it a little harder to picture the character in your mind.

Other than that the story was solid and there were plenty of moments that sent chills down my spine. Definitely a book worth checking out!

Holy heart thumper...I just could not turn the pages fast enough even as I hated to get to the end.

I loved this book. I loved how feisty, flawed and real Poe was and I couldn't wait to unravel the mystery surrounding her mother's death and the identity of her "harasser". I loved her relationship with both her dad and her dog, Bailey.. This makes me want to go back and read every single thing Carter Wilson has ever written...and I will.

Thank you to the publisher for gifting me a copy. It is my pleasure to write an honest review.

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If you’re looking for an exciting thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat, this book is a must-read. The plot twists are unpredictable, and the author masterfully keeps the identity of the perpetrator a mystery until the very end. Just when you think you’ve figured it out, another twist sends you reeling. It’s a gripping story that will keep you guessing all the way through.

Hooked from the very first page! 4.5 stars! Definitely recommend! Fast paced and kept you wanting to know what happens next!

I liked the blurb about the book. The way the author wrote the chapters with the different times was appealing and helped grab my attention more.
I kept wanting to read it even though it was very repetitive in its wording and I kind of assumed who the killer was. It was however still an enjoyable read. Thank you.

As a true crime podcast enthusiast, the fact that the main character is a true crime podcast host really made me want to read it. Poe has a podcast in which she allows people to confess to crimes they have committed. Eventually, someone connected to her past comes along and the thriller begins. Honestly, this book creeped me out, and I'm not usually one to get creeped out. This only made me want to read more. I would highly recommend it. Thank you for providing me with this ARC.

I loved the podcast element in Tell Me What You Did, it was very unique and the book had me hooked quickly. Unfortunately about halfway into it, I was bored. The story itself got really repetitive and very predictable. The big reveal was very obvious if you read any thriller/murder mystery. The writing was strong, but overall there just need to be more to the story or it needed to be shorter.
Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the eARC!

⭐⭐⭐⭐.5

This was my first read by Carter Wilson, and definitely not my last - this book was fantastic cover to cover.

The way the book flip flops between present tense and a future interview between Poe (our protagonist) and the man claiming to be her mother's murderer made me unable to put down the book after any certain chapters. You'd think you're good to put the book down for the moment, and the next chapter is interview-style, dropping more information you crave.

Just Wilson describing the man who is tormenting Poe is enough to send shivers down anyone's spine - the laugh, his appearance, I'll be seeing this guy in my nightmares for sure. I think that in itself speaks of how well this book is written.

Ultimately I can't give too much information on this book as that will spoil a lot of it, just believe me when I say it's good, and it should definitely go on your TBR!

And after the little blurb about Alice, Mister Tender's Girl is 100% on my TBR! I can't wait to read that one!

Tell Me What You Did is a successful true crime podcast hosted by Poe Webb, on which guests confess to crimes on every level, from trivial petty grievances to felonies that have run out the statute of limitations. Poe’s latest guest turns the tables on her, as he claims to know what dark secret is weighing on her own conscience. Wilson’s villain is cold and calculating, but so is his portrayal of Poe. This is a dark, twisty thriller that explores how one may justify truly awful actions when seeking justice.

Carter Wilson’s Tell Me What You Did is an intense, gripping thriller that hooked me from the first page and refused to let go. With a unique premise and relentless pacing, this book dives into the darkest corners of the human mind, weaving suspense, secrets, and a haunting sense of unease into every chapter.

The story centers on Poe, the host of a podcast where people anonymously confess their crimes. When someone with ties to her own past turns the tables, her life spirals into chaos. Wilson masterfully balances Poe’s unraveling personal life with a chilling antagonist who stands out as one of the creepiest villains I’ve encountered in recent fiction. The way the narrative unfolds, jumping between past and present, ratchets up the tension and keeps you guessing until the shocking conclusion.

Poe is a deeply flawed but relatable character. Her intelligence and resilience shine, but her vulnerability—especially through her connection with her dog, Bailey—adds layers of depth. At times, even Poe’s own actions feel unsettling, making her journey all the more compelling.

This is a thriller that doesn’t just entertain—it lingers. The writing is taut, vivid, and often downright chilling. I caught myself double-checking doors and closets after late-night reading sessions. Fans of psychological suspense will find much to love here, and the unique podcast angle brings a fresh twist to the genre.

Thank you to NetGalley, Carter Wilson, and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC of this unputdownable book. If you’re a fan of dark, atmospheric thrillers with plenty of twists, Tell Me What You Did is one to add to your list.

Many thanks to Netgalley for providing me a copy of this book.
I really enjoyed this book! I loved Poe as the narrator and I was happy to see the ending it had as I wasn't sure it would be a satisfying one. The twist was kinda expected but that did not stop me from reading. I am off to check out more books by this author!

Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson is a chilling psychological thriller that explores the dangerous intersection of truth, guilt, and the secrets we keep hidden from even ourselves. Poe Webb, the host of a popular true crime podcast, is a master at helping people confess their crimes anonymously, allowing them to unburden themselves while granting them instant notoriety. But when a mysterious man appears on her show claiming to be the murderer of Poe's mother—a man Poe knows to be dead—her carefully constructed world begins to unravel.

Wilson builds a tense and twisty narrative as Poe, a woman who has spent her career listening to others' confessions, is forced to confront the terrifying reality that her own dark secret has been lurking just beneath the surface. As the podcast world collides with Poe’s personal trauma, the lines between her show and real life blur, forcing her to face the consequences of the crime she herself committed years ago.

The story is fast-paced, filled with psychological tension and unpredictable twists that keep readers on edge. Poe is a compelling protagonist, both sympathetic and deeply flawed, struggling to reconcile the woman she is with the darkness of her past. The introduction of the mysterious man, who seems to know more about Poe than he should, adds a layer of haunting complexity to the plot, drawing readers into a cat-and-mouse game of secrets and lies.

Carter Wilson expertly crafts a narrative where the search for truth becomes a perilous journey, and the past has a way of resurfacing when least expected. Tell Me What You Did is a gripping exploration of memory, guilt, and the way we deceive ourselves in order to survive. With its shocking revelations and high-stakes suspense, it’s a thriller that will keep you guessing until the very end.

For fans of psychological thrillers and character-driven suspense, Tell Me What You Did is a must-read. Wilson has crafted a twisty, dark tale that questions the nature of confession and the price of unburdening oneself—especially when the truth is more dangerous than anyone could have imagined.

Wow. Just WOW. This book has it all! From the very first page, I was hooked—completely unable to tear myself away from the gritty, dark world of Poe Webb and her unforgettable podcast. The concept is so fresh and original: inviting criminals to confess their sins on air? Genius!!! Add in the fact that Poe’s life is built on secrets and lies, and you’ve got a story that’s not just thrilling but utterly mind-bending.

The twists in this book are pure brilliance. When a guest on Poe's show claims to have murdered her mother—knowing that Poe herself killed the real murderer—it’s a setup for one of the most intense, high-stakes thrillers I’ve ever read. The pacing is lightning-fast, the suspense builds perfectly, and the dual timelines expertly pull you deeper into Poe’s chilling, complex world.

Poe is a standout character—sharp, flawed, and incredibly compelling. I loved being in her head, even as her reality unraveled. And the formatting! The back-and-forth between past events and the present-day confessions was masterfully done, keeping the tension high and the pages turning.

If you’re a fan of true crime podcasts, psychological suspense, or books that challenge your idea of morality, this is the one! Easily one of my top reads of the year—Poe Webb is a character I won’t soon forget. Dark, twisted, and impossible to put down! Highly recommend!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for my honest opinion.