Poe Webb hosts a true crime podcast where people confess their crimes anonymously. One day, a man claims to be her mother's murderer, but Poe knows she killed him. Now, she must confront her past and the truth about her actions.

What an exhilarating journey! This book was truly captivating, making it difficult for me to tear myself away from its pages. The story is expertly crafted with a strong build-up, seamlessly shifting between different timelines, including the haunting past of Poe's mother's murder and the gripping present. While some readers may find the multiple timelines distracting, others believe that it adds depth to the narrative. Nevertheless, the tension is skillfully maintained throughout the story.

If you are a fan of novels that delve into the darkest recesses of the human psyche, while keeping you on the edge of your seat until the very last page, then this book is a must-read for you.

Thank you, Poisoned Pen Press, for an ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Not sure why but this book scared me more than any book in a long long time. Had to stop reading it at night and finish the last of it during the day time. It is well written, strong heroine, sometimes foolhardy but dedicated. The ending was satisfying as well. Hard to say I enjoyed it, but will read others by this author. 4.5

This is one of my favorites from Carter Wilson. The main character, Poe, is flawed, but you can’t help but root for her. The villain is scary and the atmosphere is creepy. I tore through this book quickly and thoroughly enjoyed it. This is a great suspenseful revenge thriller!

This is a well written scary book about a podcaster and the possible killer of her mother. It is pretty disturbing and tense and my older students will enjoy this. Might be too much for the younger ones.

This story follows Poe Webb who hosts a popular podcast where she records conversations with criminals who are allowed to 15 minutes to confess their crimes. However, during one of the sessions, the caller claims to have murdered Poe’s mother. I won’t say anymore on how the story unfolds but from this I was hooked on the concept.

The twists were well executed and had me guessing until the last second. However, the very last part of the ending fell a little flat for me. I found some of Poe’s attitude towards revenge etc a little too much at times. I wished we had also had more development of her Dad’s characters too.

I enjoyed the change in format from podcast dialogue to prose and made the book easier to read and felt like I flew through the chapters.

Going back and forth between past and present events also helped build suspense and it came together well in the end.

Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced copy of this title in exchange for an honest review

well this book was not what I thought it would be. Set over a period of 7-8 days I truly felt like it drugged on and on. This main female character was extremely unlikeable and almost unbearable with her thoughts and attitude towards life, vengeance and love. I understand being scared from traumatic events but I felt like it was more than that and her character never really developed. The plot really was a great one but I felt it was not executed well. There were truly only 4 main characters but we never really got to know the main character's dad, who played a huge role and didn't get more in depth with her love interest. These two had such a presence in the story but never their own revelations/growth. It also was definitely slower for me to get into, which is shocking because I'm such a thriller junky, but it missed the mark on thrill and mysticism.

I'd give this 3 stars! While it gripped me I didn't find it the best, I kind of was just hoping for it to pick up the pace however unfortunately for me it didn't. I was super intrigued at the start and I think the concept of the book was something I have never read/heard of before so was super excited however I don't think this is a book I am likely to remember!
I think, if you want something really easy then its a good little thriller however, I definitely prefer a more fast paced thriller!

Poe Webb is the host of a podcast that allows annonymous people to confess their darkest sins. Little does her audience know that she has her own dark secret.

Carter Wilson is a master of his craft; weaving a tale of revenge with a badass female lead. I think it can be tricky for authors to produce a thriller with today's audience because everyone wants to guess the ending. I didn't feel that way with this book, I just enjoyed the ride. Honestly, it was a great plot all around, but the end of the book had me glued to my Kindle. My house could've been burning to the ground, and I probably would've kept reading. Love the addition of Alice into this book (Wilson's former character from his 2018 book Mister Tender's Girl).

Thank you to #NetGalley and #PoisonedPenPress for this ARC.

I could not put this down. This is the first thriller in a while that I could have read in one sitting. It’s very dark but a good read!

My Goodreads review:

Thank you NetGalley for the advance copy!

This is my first Carter Wilson novel but will not be my last! Poe interviews people with secrets.. she even has some of her own. I was on the edge of my seat for the majority of the story - I’m not sure I expected the ending, but it was a good one for multiple reasons.

Wowwww this was so good! I was hooked from the beginning & couldn’t put it down - read this in one day! I enjoyed the twists & trying to figure out what was true before it was revealed. It was interesting to follow Poe’s back and forth thoughts about what she had done & whether or not it was the right man. Really interesting how it all came together at the end!

Wow, wow, wow!

This psychological thriller is a clever, gripping, twisted, unpredictable & memorable page-turner that will keep you riveted from start to finish. Be prepared to set aside everything else going on when you open this book, you won’t want to put it down. I devoured every word, every page, every chapter.

Adding the QR codes is ingenious. They add so much intensity to the story that I watched each one of them twice!

This book deserves all the praise & I’ll be recommending it to everyone I know.

Favorite Lines:
“Life’s much easier when you don’t have to talk to people.”
“ See, that’s the thing about trauma. You never get to quit it. You never walk away from it and rediscover the innocence and joy you felt before The Thing happened.”

Thank you to NetGalley, Poisoned Pen Press & Carter for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.

This thriller is a heart-pounding, hairs standing up on your arms story that keeps you on edge until the last chapter. I am usually quick to figure out the ending, but not with this one. It kept me guessing and the tension was mounting until the very end. Some of the story is told in a podcast format, which makes it current with the times and keeps you on edge!

The main character, Poe Webb, is a 30 year old girl who hosts a very popular, true-crime podcast called, "Tell Me What You Did." People who have committed crimes, will come onto her show and confess the crime(s) they've committed anonymously. Her boyfriend Kip helps her with the tech side of this, as the episodes are not broadcast live - they are prerecorded and then made available to her audience.

Two big things are revealed in the plot line - I do not want to spoil it, but Poe witnessed a horrific crime many years ago, and Poe also committed a horrific crime as a result. The crime she witnessed is what got her into this podcast, the latter of the two no one knows about.

As these big events are revealed, Kip is contacted and a live broadcast on Halloween night is requested by a man who is a big fan of Poe's podcast. He wants to be on the show and talk 1-1 with Poe - live. She agrees and that may be one of the worst decisions of her life.

I highly recommend this book, if you like a fast-paced, page turner, with a villain who is reminds you of real life serial killers.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for sharing this thriller's digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for an honest review.

First of all, thank you to Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy. Now….where to begin, WOW! This book literally had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. Even though the main character, Poe, is morally gray and flawed (though with good reason!), I cheered for her throughout the story.

Poe hosts a podcast where people can call and confess to crimes to get it off their chests. One day, the caller seems a bit too familiar as he claims to be the person who killed her mother. Things quickly spiral as he takes the upper hand.

The format of the book enhanced the suspense as the timeline went back and forth between certain events. This book was creepy, twisty, suspenseful, and I loved it! This was the first book by Carter Wilson that I’ve read, and I’m on my way to find more!

The premise of this was enough to have me interested, but it took all of one chapter for me to be fully hooked.
I enjoyed the dual narrative between the story and the livestream, the characters were interesting, and you really felt for Poe.
The mystery and suspense was masterful, I didn’t know what was going to happen next and the end, I definitely did not see coming.
5 Stars, one of my best reads this year!

ARC provided by Net Galley, all opinions are my own.

This was surprisingly good. I’m always cautious going into a story based around true crime podcasting, which seems to be a booming trend in thriller fiction lately and is usually not done well, in my opinion.

While it had its fair share of stupid character moves and unrealistic plot points, this was a very solid read. It really had me turning pages and feeling unsettled. I was genuinely creeped out and on edge. I still feel disturbed after finishing, which doesn’t happen to me very often.

There were quite a few references to real life serial killers / true crime cases which is one of my pet peeves since it's usually so heavy handed and forced, but I thought it was light enough and done well here.

I think one of the characters was a reference to one of the author’s previous books. I didn’t know that beforehand, but I didn’t feel like I was missing anything about that character. I’m not sure if it would have been different had I known her story. (I’m definitely going to read that book now, though.)

The only thing that bugged me was that some of the formatting during the excerpts from the live podcast was a bit funky, but I’m not sure if this was just an issue with the download on my Kindle.

I would definitely recommend this to anyone who is a fan of horror or dark thrillers.

TWs for murder, sexual violence, stalking, etc.

Tell Me What You Did is a compelling exploration of personal redemption and the complex web of human relationships. The novel follows a gripping narrative centered around a traumatic event that drastically alters the lives of its protagonists. Through an intricately woven plot, Wilson delves into themes of forgiveness, accountability, and the struggle to rebuild one's life after a devastating mistake.

Poe Webb, host of a true crime podcast where people confess crimes anonymously, faces a chilling dilemma when a man on her show claims to be her mother’s killer. Poe knows he’s lying—her mother’s murderer is dead, and Poe herself is the killer. The truth she’s hiding is about to be exposed.

Some may find the pacing slightly uneven at times. The intensity of the action scenes. stands in contrast with the slowness of the scenes leading up to them. While the emotional depth and well-crafted dialogue make up for it, it would have been nice to have a bit more added to keep those sections more engaging. The novel’s strength lies in its ability to evoke empathy and reflection, urging readers to confront their own judgments and assumptions.

Overall, Tell Me What You Did is a thought-provoking and engaging read with emotional resonance and intricate storytelling. The novel’s strength lies in its ability to evoke empathy and reflection, urging readers to confront their own judgments and assumptions. I recommend for fans of thriller fans looking for a different take on the true crime podcast trope.

Wow! This one was hard to put down! Kept me on the edge of my seat and wanting to know how it would end. Fantastic read!

Book/Story: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Book Cover: ⭐⭐⭐⭐️

TRIGGER(S): MURDER, CHILD ABUSE (MENTIONED/OFF PAGE), INFIDELITY (MENTIONED/OFF PAGE)

POV: Singular, First Person
Series/Standalone: Standalone
Tropes: None
Spice: None
Genre: Thriller
Debut Novel: No
Safe or Dark: Dark

“Tell me what you did.”

What I did was love the hell out of this book! 

We all have secrets we plan on taking to our graves. Dirty laundry we don’t want to air. But what if we were forced to share things we’d rather not on a podcast or live stream? What if someone’s life depended on us sharing the darkest parts of our mind and our lives? 

What a fun, fast, and addictive read. I could not put this book down. I always had to know what happened next. The short but engaging chapters and the flow of the writing made that easy to do. “Just one more chapter” became my mantra while reading this. 

“He’s Buffalo Bill demanding for me to PUT THE LOTION IN THE FUCKING BASKET.”

The true crime podcast aspect of the plot was such a fun take on the thriller book genre. The podcast itself was an interesting take on true crime shows. I would love if someone took this idea and made an actual true crime podcast from it. However, that would be hard to do given the topics discussed. 

I was LIVING for the way the story alternated between being told in current time and on a podcast. It was such a fun experience. Both flowed nicely and tied into each other seamlessly. The sifts in perspectives were not jarring in the least, and you’re definitely able to stay locked in on the story. 

“But nothing is permanent, and nature is beautiful. Everything eventually dies, and most lives end with frustration over not being able to revisit the flights of our youth.”

During the live stream part of the plot, Ian Hindley is holding a victim hostage, but we are not told who it is up front. We know it is a male, but that’s all. Is it Poe’s boyfriend, Kip? Is it her dad? Is it a random fan of her podcast? We have no idea. That made it that much more suspenseful, and I enjoyed trying to figure it out. 

Our main character’s name is Dylan Poe Webb. Her dad made sure Poe was part of her name due to his love of the writer. I absolutely adored this nod to Edgar Allan Poe. Especially since he lived and died in my home state of Maryland. Call me morbid, but sometimes that’s my biggest flex. 

“We never really know how others view us, but the one certain thing is that it's rarely how we expect.”

Choosing to name the villain in the book Ian Hindley was genius! I picked up on the “homage” (the character’s words, not mine) right away. I got it as soon as I saw the name. A name combination of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, the couple responsible for the Moors Murders in England during the early to mid 1960s. Fellow true crime lovers, Carter Wilson did that one for us. *appreciative slow clap* 

I also have to give this book props for having a left-handed character. As a lefty myself, I sure do love the representation. 

I will for sure be checking out Carter Wilson’s other books. 

“It’s the ghost you’ve always wanted to appear.” 

TLDR: A FUN PODCAST-BASED THRILLER! A QUICK AND EXCITING READ! CHECK IT OUT! 

I would like to thank Poisoned Pen Press and NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read and review an ARC of this book.

This is my voluntary, unbiased, and honest review.

Carter Wilson's TELL ME WHAT YOU DID is a gripping thriller that keeps you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. Wilson, a new author for me, created an intense, unique plot that weaved together suspense, intrigue, and complex characters.

The story unfolds quite quickly, one where secrets are buried deep, and everyone seems to have something to hide. When our protagonist, Poe, is thrown into a role she normally saves for guests on her podcast, she finds the tables turned, the situation spiraling out of control and into one that tests both her morals and emotional endurance. The narrative takes off at a relentless pace. Wilson expertly crafts a web of mystery and secrets, making it impossible to predict where the story will end up.

I really loved the character of Poe, who although incredibly flawed, is strong, intelligent, and compassionate. Her love for her dog, Bailey, made me feel connected to her in a way only other dog lovers would understand. You truly care about Poe and her fate, understanding her desperation while staring into the face a pure evil. The evil I speak of is truly one of the creepiest antagonists I’ve come across in a long time! Wilson’s writing is both taut and vivid, creating a sense of unease that lingers long after you’ve turned the last page.

If you're a fan of novels that explore the darkest corners of the human mind while keeping you guessing until the very end, TELL ME WHAT YOU DID is a book you’ll devour.

Thank you to NetGalley, Carter Wilson, and Poisoned Pen Press for my ARC of this unputdownable thriller! It was a privilege reading this before publication in January!