Tell Me What You Did is a brilliantly twisted thriller! If you love a good revenge plot, podcasts, and secrets, you will love this. It has serious serial killer vibes.
Poe runs a podcasts in which people can anonymously confess their sins. Sometimes the public is the best detective and can track them down. But what happens when the tables are turned, and it's Poe's turn to confess?

I loved the pacing of this book - it perfectly had my attention the entire time. If you get a chance to listen to the audio, do it. It's FANTASTIC!

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for this early release in return for my honest opinion.

Pub Date: 28 January 2025

I really enjoyed this book. At first, I wasn't sure how I would feel about the main character having a podcast, since I'm not really a fan of modern things being brought into what I read, but it really tied into the story well and was a great way to introduce the antagonist of this story, and I also loved how the main character was able to use her past and turn it into the podcast, although in a way that no one knew about. The alternating timelines also was really well done, and it really helped set the stage for the main conflict between the antagonist, Poe, and her being forced to expose her secret past. This book had me hooked from beginning to end.

This is a great suspense mystery story. It keeps you guessing from the beginning until the last page. It has some twist and turns throughout the story too. Poe Webb is a true crime podcaster who has people call in and confess what they did anonymously. She has dealt with a lot in her personal life. She saw her Mother get murdered when she was just 13 years old. She loves her job as a podcaster and things in her life are good until one day a strange familiar man comes on her podcast and he claims he murdered her mom. However, she knows that can’t be true because she knows and has a secret confession of her own regarding her past and her mother’s murderer. Thank you to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for giving me the opportunity to receive a complimentary ARC of this book to read and review, All opinions are my own.

3.5 ⭐️

A true crime podcast host with a sordid past she’s tried to sweep underneath the rug, until the past comes back to her when the rug is kicked…

Poe is a podcast host for “Tell Me What You Did”, an intriguing and unique talk show where she interviews criminals and they confess the crimes they’ve committed. She started this podcast after her mom was brutally murdered by a stranger, a stranger she then tracked down and murdered. The podcast becomes an interesting saga when an uninvited guest claims he killed her mother. But wait, didn’t Poe kill her mother’s killer? Did she murder an innocent person or is this man bluffing?

In order to find out more details, Poe entertains this stranger’s request to be on the podcast, until the tables turn and this guest is now interviewing the host, “Tell Me What You Did”. The problem is, this strange man is not only grilling her on her own podcast, but he’s threatening her and the people she cares about in her life. Can Poe outsmart him before something bad happens?

Though I think the character of Poe is a bit immature for age 30 and her character falls a bit flat, I did enjoy this book and it was a quick read and page turner with a twist,

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this ARC for me to read and review.

This wasn’t a bad thriller by any sense of the imagination, but I don’t think it’s one that will stay in my brain for very long. I thought that plot idea wise it drew some inspiration from “I Know What you Did Last Summer”, so don’t expect this novel to reinvent the wheel on the genre.

I must admit to being a bit surprised that this was the 10th book that this author has released. There was something about the plot and how simple the plot beats are that feel very ‘debut thriller author’ to me. I think that once your published books have hit double digits you should be able to expect a little more sophistication in the writing craft.

Poe is the host of a true crime podcast called “Tell me what you did”, in which strangers call and confess to crimes that they have committed and have been sitting with the guilt of. However, Poe has been holding on to some heavy secrets herself and after a creepy guest appears on the podcast, claiming to have murdered her mother, these secrets are about to come kicking and screaming into the light.

I didn’t feel any significant connection to any of the characters in this and in fact, at some point or another, Poe, her father and her boyfriend Kip all gave me the shits a little bit. Actually, I take that back, Bailey the dog was a good girl and I’m not going to talk shit about the dog.

Also (and if you have read my reviews for a while you would know what a statement this is because I am dumb as a bag of sand when it comes to guessing the endings to these things) but I picked what the twist was from about 60%.

Thank you NetGalley for an ARC of this book, all thoughts and opinions are my own

Carter Wilson does it again. The king of thrillers is back. This book did not disappoint, you need to pick it up!

Wow! This book is a page turner from the very beginning. I loved how Wilson shared current information, while also moving ahead in time to give insights into the lead up to the end. The true crime podcast was so current and realistic. Kept me wanting more, including the eagerness to read some of his other books. Everything about this book kept me on the edge of my seat. Such a well written thriller.

I'm going to admit something - ever since podcasts became a big thing, I love any book that involves a podcast. And this book? WOW.

Poe is usually the one listening, not talking, and what she listens to? People's confessions of the worst thing they ever did. They may not all be great stories, but some of them are real doosies. What's not to love?

Until Poe has someone on her show that shakes her to her core. And they don't necessarily want to tell their story - they want Poe to tell hers.

What happens in this book is so dark and disturbing and I loved every minute of it. There are definitely twists and turns, but more importantly if you love to really delve into the darkness, this is the book for you.

Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson is one of the scariest, creepiest thrillers. I’ve read in a long time. I feel like it will become the next book that everyone talks about and compares other thrillers to. I love the main character Poe and that she does a podcast where people call in anonymously and confess their worst deeds. Her backstory was extremely frightening, and the way the author wrote the character of the villain of the story was petrifying. The cat and mouse style that the author uses gave me a very disturbed feeling. I have read all of the author’s previous works, and this is without a doubt, his best.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are my own.

I wanted to love this book, but something was missing. I felt like I couldn’t keep my attention on the actual story. I am glad I was able to read it as it was a title I’ve had saved for a while. The premise of the book the cover, and the actual story line were all positives for me.

I really liked how the story was formatted, it was a good premise, but it really just fell flat for me. I couldn't stand the main character half the time, and she just didn't seem very developed. It was fast-paced, and a quick read, but I felt like all the "twists" were pretty predictable and I generally just felt lackluster about the whole thing.

WOW. This book was so amazing, so well written and had me at the edge of my seat the entire time. I love podcast elements in thrillers and this really hit the nail on the head. There were moments that I could feel the tension and anxiety in all the best ways. I’ll absolutely be reading more by this author!

This was a twisty thriller that I couldn’t put down! I couldn’t stop reading from page one. Thrillers with unpredictable twists are my favorite and this one did not disappoint!

Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson in quick, rapid-fire thoughts.

-I'm a big fan of thrillers with podcast elements. The premise for this one was super unique
-main character Poe is another awesome female character from Wilson
-loved the two, slightly different timelines
-each chapter ended with a hook that, well, hooked me
-I had issues with Poe feeling differently towards both her parents for the same infraction
-multiple creepy and sinister crimes were committed
-my finger was pointing at many different characters to be the villain
-the ending took me by surprise
-(I loved the ominous tone of Patrick Zeller's audiobook narration)

Overall: an entertaining and worthwhile read!

Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the complimentary copy to read and review.

This is a gripping psychological thriller that captivated me from start to finish. The novel delves into the life of Poe Webb, a true crime podcaster who invites anonymous confessions from her guests. Her world unravels when a man appears on her show, claiming to have murdered her mother years ago—a crime Poe believes she has already avenged.​

There are themes of guilt, revenge, and the complexities of human nature. The plot is filled with unexpected twists that kept me guessing until the very end.​

Tell Me What You Did is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. Wilson's storytelling prowess shines through in this gripping narrative that will leave you questioning the boundaries of truth and justice.

Are you a fan of true crime podcasts? What if the crime's being discussed hadn't been solved yet or maybe even known about?


Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson follows Poe Webb, host of a popular podcaster, who invites real people to confess to their crimes on the show. But when the next guest claims to be the man who killed Poe's mother, things get twisty.


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I have never read anything by this author, but I will be looking out for other books they write in the future. I really enjoyed the story as well as the pacing of the story.

Tell Me What You Did is a thriller in which a true crime podcaster, Poe Webb, has her own podcast used against her when a mysterious guest appears to make her confess to her own long hidden secrets live on air. This guest looks oddly familiar to Poe, and he claims to be her mother’s killer, but that can’t possibly be true - because Poe killed that man years ago. Now Poe must find a way to uncover her guest’s identity and motives before he can get to her, and before it’s too late.

The premise for this story is definitely an interesting one. I enjoyed the general suspenseful tone and how quickly the story reads despite being a longer book. Overall, it’s certainly entertaining and you can probably finish it in a couple of sittings. In terms of narrative structure, some chapters are told in standard format, while others use a podcast transcript format. I tended to prefer the standard format, just because, at times, the dialogue in the transcript chapters could veer into cheesy territory. It wasn’t anything too egregious, but it’s just my opinion. I also guessed the approximate overall solution very early on. It didn’t ruin the experience for me by any means - the story was still told well - but I think this story might not be for readers who prefer super twisty thrillers.

*Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for providing a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review!*

Tell Me What You Did | Carter Wilson | Pub Date 1/28/25 | ARC-Kindle | 435 pages | Modern Thriller | Rating 4/5 | Recommend — Yes | Pairs well with wine 🍷

From Amazon’s Description:

“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.”

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This is a fast paced modern day thriller that gives off true crime vibes. The podcast, the online community and all, good stuff! 🎧📖🍷

If you have read Mister Tender’s Girl by Carter Wilson, you may appreciate that Alice Hill shows up in this book. I haven’t read any of his stuff so I did not know anything about her and couldn’t appreciate it.

Concise, relatable and what I call butter soft sentences. You can just glide through them without too much work. Short chapters and does not feel like 400+ pages, at all. Having had a hard time focusing on reading lately, I really appreciated that.

Interesting characters, but to be honest, they all drove me crazy. Poe often rubbed me the wrong way and I couldn’t really tell you why. I really liked her dad but he was overly relaxed while so much was unfolding. His daughter is in serious danger but he’s just able to watch Sports Center and sip on wine…

The story is good but not mind blowing. It did keep me at the edge of my seat though and delivered the experience I seek in thrillers. 👏🏻

The ending was satisfying BUT a little too neat for my taste. I prefer endings that leave some things open to interpretation. I don’t need every little detail spelled out to me, and wrapped into a gift. To each their own.

And my god, so MANY bottles of wine consumed in this book. Poe’s dad knows Poe has a bit of a habit but keeps pouring the stuff 🤯. I had a headache reading about Poe drinking herself to sleep. This is why I said it pairs well with wine but please stay hydrated 😂🍷💦

Triggers: murder, infidelity, child abuse (brief), stalking, trauma.

Carter Wilson's "Tell Me What You Did" is a high-octane psychological thriller that masterfully blends suspense, moral dilemmas, and dark secrets into a story that is nearly impossible to put down.

At the center of this gripping tale is Poe Webb, a true-crime podcaster whose life takes a chilling turn when Ian Hindley, a man claiming to be her mother’s killer, draws her into a terrifying game of confession and survival. Wilson’s intricate plotting and shocking twists keep the intrigue at an all-time high, making every chapter a race to uncover the truth.

The characterization is a standout feature, with Poe emerging as a deeply complex and compelling heroine. Her sharp intellect and unyielding determination are tempered by the weight of her traumatic past and morally ambiguous choices. Ian Hindley, as the manipulative antagonist, is equally mesmerizing—a character whose sinister motives and calculated moves evoke both fear and fascination. The supporting cast, including Poe’s loyal partner Kip Nguyen and her beloved black Lab, Bailey, adds emotional depth to the narrative, amplifying the stakes as Poe’s loved ones become pawns in Hindley’s twisted game.

Wilson’s prose crackles with tension, and his ability to delve into the psychological ramifications of Poe’s choices elevates "Tell Me What You Did" beyond a standard thriller. The cat-and-mouse dynamic between Poe and Hindley, paired with the moral complexities surrounding justice and revenge, creates a narrative that is as thought-provoking as it is exhilarating. This is a book that will grip readers from the first page to the last, delivering a deeply satisfying and edge-of-your-seat experience. This is a must-read for fans of thrillers that combine pulse-pounding action with layers of psychological depth.