Dual timelines work perfectly in this one to build huge suspense and leave you waning just one more chapter before bed… it’s a wonderful exploration of hidden darkness and family bonds, it felt extremely immersive

This was a massive nope for me. Animal violence is an absolute line. I also didn't like the story much but I check out when I can't forgive a character.

Two brothers, with opposite personalities, find their lives turned upside down when a television series starts causing major buzz. The issue? The show chronicles a murder the brothers committed, supposedly in secret, 20 years before, and recounts their actions word-for-word. The death was blamed on someone else and the pair supposedly got away with it. So who could know what happened that fateful evening? And why were two teenagers committing a murder in the first place?!

The book is told from mainly the boys’ POVs, along two timelines: the present-day, and 20 years ago.

The last two questions there are at the crux of the book, and there are plenty of twists and turns as we get to the answer of what really happened on that night 20 years ago. This book is almost a story-within-a-story, as we start in the present day with the series, then switches to the events of the summer 20 years before, then back to the present. But I didn’t hate that format. It kept things neatly balanced so that the story played out well.

I don’t want to give too much more away, but there’s some interesting stuff that plays out with the brothers in the past and present. It’s creepy and atmospheric and I really enjoyed it.

And those twists mentioned earlier were really good. Like really good. I did not see them coming, and had to pick my jaw up off the floor a couple of times. This author really has the element of surprise nailed.

If you’re looking for something unique and surprising, I recommend this one!

What a fantastic book. I was hooked right from the beginning. It was amazing. I literally couldn't put it down. It had lots of twists and turns to keep you on the edge of your chair. The plot was well thought out and played out well. The book was very well written.

This was not what I was expecting, and I didn't entirely like it. Two brothers, Robert and Kieran were involved in a murder 20 years ago and haven't talked about it since. But when a TV show comes out that mirrors what happened 20 years ago, Robert panics that the past isn't in the past anymore. Flipping between the past and present, we find out what happened in the past and how that has come to haunt them in the present day. What I didn't expect was to deep dive into animal and human sacrifice. Lots of twists and turns, but I saw a lot of them coming. I was uncomfortable for a lot of the book and didn't love my experience reading this one. 2.5 stars.

This dark psychological thriller tells the story of a family holiday that ends in tragedy. Twenty years ago, Kieran and Robert's summer holiday ended with a girl dying. Today, they see this horrible event being turned into a TV show. But how could that be, when nobody except them knows what happened?

I am a fan of B. A. Paris's books. His books are a mixed bag for me, but I am somehow drawn to his work. His characters are all very complex and not particularly likeable. He shows us that beneath a perfect surface, there can be a dark and deep abyss. The only problem I have with this book is that there are two timelines. However, they are not told alternately. After some chapters set in the present, we get lots of chapters set in the past, when the boys were on holiday with their parents. I think it would have been a better read if the chapters set in the past had alternated with those set in the present. As it was, the two timelines were too far apart, and I felt as though I was reading two different books.


Overall, it was an interesting read. It was quite dark and strange, but I like that.

Brothers Kieran and Robert got into some dark things back when they were young teenagers that had a horrific result. Today, they are in their thirties and have tried to put this time behind them. However, a You Tube story appears that documents what they did years ago and they are afraid they will be found out. While Kieran wants to ignore it, Robert is determined to find out more.

The story switches back and forth in time to when they were in Cornwall with their parents for the summer. That’s when this bad thing happened.

This bad thing was just sick. This is not what I would call a thriller. It’s disgusting and there is no rhyme or reason for writing something like this. Having read several of this author’s books, I have been rather neutral on them until today. Animal sacrifice may make little boys giggle but grownups are disgusted. I would hope that this author could return to writing adult thriller content that makes sense instead of something like this. A total turnoff.

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

In terms of honesty, this book got me hooked within the first few pages....but i found myself skipping over parts throughout the whole middle of the book. I completely lost interest, but plowed my way through anyways. The ending was alright, but just mediocre. Personally, I felt there were just too many twists.
Disclaimer: just because I didn't like this book, doesn't mean his others will follow suit. I will give them a chance!

A good summer thriller, was not the best read but was not the worst. I will read more from this author definitely sinister! And keeps you wanting more!

Family drama meets psychological thriller. If you are looking for a dark and twisted thriller with an intense mystery backstory, then this might be for you. Some interesting family dynamics and character development, but overall was a little dark for my reading preference.

I loved this book! It was so atmospheric and kept me guessing the entire way through! It was the perfect book to read in the summer. All of the characters were intriguing as well.

2⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for an advanced copy of The Treehouse.

Two brothers Robert & Kieran are on a holiday with their parents when they commit a horrific crime. They end up getting away with it. Then decades later someone is blackmailing them and making a tv show about their crime. But no one knows what happened but the two of them.

This was a really dark book and I was not expecting that at all. I thought a lot of the plot twists seemed very far fetched. I was not a fan.

Thank you to Netgalley, the author and the publisher for the advance copy to read.

I really loved the idea of this story from the blurb and I was completed enthralled in the story until around 30%. It is told from dual POV's of two brothers and details the nuanced relationship of siblings that are somewhat in a rivalry together whilst also being in support of each other. After this point it became like a different story to me. It is quite dark and atmospheric, dealing with some unique plot lines.

For me, it became a bit too out there and wild. I managed to finish it but sadly I didn't really enjoy it much past this point.

If you like a dark story that delves into the dark web and wild theories, then maybe this is for you.

3 stars.

The writing is superb in this sinister thriller. Its dual timeline is told through the eyes of unstable narrators Robert and Kieran. The plot is dark, deceptive, and built for binge reading. I finished it in a day. While I found the flashbacks slower paced, they were carried by the present day storyline which kept the pages turning.

Although I felt the storyline was far fetched and some parts had me thoroughly baffled, I did enjoy this book. It’s my first B.P Walter book but won’t be my last. I have another of his already lined up.

This is a gripping thriller that pulls you into a maze of secrets, family dysfunction and jaw dropping twists.
Would recommend for fans of dark suspense.

The premise of this book really drew me in. Two brothers did something awful 20 years ago and now the story is being shown on a tv show. The brothers have taken two different paths after the crime and this book goes back and forth from present to past. I did feel like the book dragged along in some parts but was very fast paced in others. The sibling dynamic was portrayed in a very realistic way. Overall, this book was good, and I enjoyed reading it. Thanks, Netgalley for the ARC.

This book is dark. I was pulled in right away and could not put it down. This book is centered around two brothers who do something very bad on holiday in Cornwall. In my opinion it is fast paced, dark and twisty. I loved it. This story comes back to haunt the brothers years later. You should definitely go check this book out.

Thank you NetGalley and Harper Collins UK for allowing me to read this ARC.

This one is less mystery, more thriller as we’re let in on the crime details fairly early on and the majority of the story focuses on the lead up to the crime 20 years ago and then present day aftermath of trying to shield themselves from being found out.

I thought this book had such a unique premise but I will say I didn’t totally get on with being in the know about everything and wish it had been more twisty.

It was an easy read with dark and disturbing culty content that I really enjoyed. I thought the brothers were well developed and consistent throughout the different timelines. I was never bored with this story, but it in the grand scheme of things, I don’t think this one will stick with me long term.

B.P. Walter’s The Treehouse is a dark, twisting tale of family secrets, childhood horrors, and the terrifying power of the past refusing to stay buried. With a chilling premise and a masterfully tense atmosphere, this gripping psychological thriller is one you’ll want to read with the lights on.

Twenty years ago, the Palmer family’s idyllic summer holiday ended in unspeakable tragedy. Since then, a heavy silence has hung over the incident, unquestioned, unchallenged, and locked away. But when a new true-crime TV series, The Treehouse, threatens to expose what really happened that night, long-buried secrets resurface.

Brothers Robert and Kieran are especially haunted. As children, they made terrible choices, ones they hoped would never see daylight again. But someone knows. And someone is determined to make sure the truth is told… no matter the cost.

This novel grew on me and with all the twists and turns it was difficult to guess what was going to happen.

I would like to thank both Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for supplying a copy of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

Well, this one had me glued! The Treehouse is the kind of twisty, secret-filled family drama I love sinking my teeth into. Twenty years ago, something awful happened on a family holiday… and no one’s spoken about it since. But now it’s being dragged back into the spotlight thanks to a new true-crime TV show, and let’s just say, everyone’s got something to hide.

It’s creepy, it’s tense, and it slowly unravels in the most addictive way. I was second-guessing everyone! The characters are messy, complicated, and so believable, it felt like watching a car crash in slow motion (in the best way). And the ending? Oof. Did not see that coming.

If you love a dark, twisty domestic thriller with long-buried secrets and plenty of family drama, this one’s for you.

Big thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for the early copy!

I unfortunately am not a huge fan of this book. The main characters were unbearable and unlikeable. The plot was lost to the flashbacks. The execution wasn't what it could have been, especially for the plot points chosen.