Tell Me What You Did
by Carter Wilson
Pub Date: Jan 28 2025

Talk about a page turner, all nighter read! Tell Me What You Did was a book I could not put down until the final page. It was a creepy thriller that made me never want to listen to a true crime podcast. This is a long read but well worth it!

Synopsis: 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.! This thriller was mostly told in part through the podcast itself. 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.

Thank you to #tellmewhatyoudid #NetGalley and #PoisonedPenPress for providing me with an E-ARC of this 5 star thriller!

Carter Wilson delivers a thriller that grabs you from page one and doesn’t let go. Tell Me What You Did is a labyrinth of secrets, guilt, and unexpected revelations, all wrapped in Poe Webb’s compelling voice. The true-crime podcast backdrop is both timely and fascinating, adding layers of tension as Poe’s past collides with her present. With twists that feel as inevitable as they are shocking, Wilson explores the blurred lines between justice and vengeance. This book is impossible to put down and stays with you long after the final confession.

Poe is a host of a true crime podcast, and invites people to confess crimes they committed to the audience. A man comes on her show to say he killed her mother. But that can’t be right. Because Poe killed her mother’s murderer years ago.
This was a scary book, filled with revenge!
Release date January 28, 2025.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this.

As someone who considers Criminal Minds a comfort show, Tell Me What You Did is a book after my own heart, so much so that I berated myself for putting off reading it so many times. Although I initially found the interview-style structure jarring, I soon realized it was only for the true-crime podcast parts and not for the entirety of the book. When that realization settled in my bones, I dived and devoured the book like my life depended on it.

I loved Poe’s strength, and though morally gray, I rooted for her. Admittedly, though, it was Hindley that got me. Now, don’t get me wrong. I don’t like him. I can even go as far as to say that I loathed his character. But his chilling weirdness fascinated me. His tapestry story stuck with me and raised goosebumps on my skin. I enjoy delving into the inner workings of the mind of a depraved character, and that is exactly what Hindley is.

It goes without saying that I reveled in Tell Me What You Did’s twists and turns. I found it gripping until the very last page. It is definitely a book worth reading for those who love psychological thrillers.

This book had such promise. I was sucked in by the blurb, but in fact the story was a little slow, and there were little inconsistencies which bugged me a lot. They weren't vital to the plot line, but still annoying.

And then there was Poe... Likeable one minute, and then completely off her rocker the next, then just reckless. I couldn't get a handle on which was her true self. Maybe she didn't even know.

I'd guess what was happening before the end, which is fine, but then the end was a little disappointing.

Not my favorite book, but some who like suspense/horror will enjoy it.

**Thank you NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for sending this book for review. All opinions are my own.**

Tell Me What You Did is new podcast fiction from Carter Wilson.

"Poe Webb hosts a true-crime podcast. She invites people to call in and confess their crimes. A familiar face calls in and confesses to killing Poe's mother. But Poe knows something about her mother's murderer.
She killed him."

Wilson keeps the tension high in this one. All through the podcast narrative you're wondering what direction the story is headed. I guessed but was only close to one part. The bad guy is terrifying and willing to do whatever to make his point. Crazy, wild ending that adds some unexpected decisions. Alice from Mister Tender's Girl makes an appearance and teams up a bit with Poe. Hope to see that mashup again in future books.
Poe is a morally gray character, but your pulling for her.

Great story from Wilson.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me this arc! I loved the concept of this book and how it was executed so that it drew you in. I was not expecting the ending and thought it would end differently to how it did. I don't normally enjoy mystery-thriller books, but when I do read one I normally stick to Freida McFadden as its an author I know I love. I would definitelty read more of this author's books when I am in a thriller mood again, but I would recommend this book to people who like and love mystery-thriller books!!

I listen to true crime podcasts a lot!! This is a podcast thriller and I just loved it. I loved everything about it. Kept my attention and it was a quick read which I love. If you are looking for a thrill ride of a podcast thriller this one is it. Bonus was the twist!! Go get this book now!

Thank you to Netgalley and Poisoned Pen Press for allowing me to read this ARC.

Poe Webb's podcast is made up of confessions. She gives her guest fifteen minutes to talk, then questions them about what they've just revealed. Whatever the police or her listeners will do with those revelations is out of her hands. The format has made her famous -- but now she's got a man on the other end of her internet connection claiming to have impossible information about her mother's murder. The first confession in the book had me on the edge of my seat. After that, it took a little while for me to figure out the format, but once I did I was hooked and the book held my attention until the last few chapters. I'd recommend this one if you're intrigued by the world of true crime podcasts.

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poe has a successful podcast where she features people who confess to the crimes they’ve committed. but one of her guests knows the bloody secret poe is hiding. its time for the truth to come out...

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i am a fiend for a podcast thriller and this one didn’t disappoint. this was brilliantly written with a fast paced plot that has it all: suspense, mystery and drama. the plot was unique with the podcast element and it was wildly entertaining and twisty! one of the things i loved is poe’s unwavering integrity and her relationship with her father.
 
thank you to poisoned pen press, @netgalley & carter wilson for sharing an advanced readers copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I love a good podcast thriller. This thriller is very suspenseful, and the way it was written made it feel like a pretty fast read. I really liked how the author wrote these characters. The scene setting was perfect. The wrap up of this book was also perfect, we learned everything about all of the characters and it all came back full circle. Additionally, I liked the fact that a character from another one of the authors books was included. Highly recommend if you like podcast style thrillers. I did not see the twist coming at all.

This is a fast paced thriller with all the jumps and turns our generation craves. The true crime aspect? Genius. The addicting main character vibes? *chefs kiss. This is a wonderful read and one that definitely lingers long after it is over.

I am personally a fan of true crime podcasts and true crime in general. I know a lot of people have mixed feelings on them but I have always been fascinated by what makes a person want to hurt another. Why are some people seemingly pure evil.

Poe is a true crime podcaster who invites people to confess to her on her podcast to their deepest and darkest secrets. Poe herself has a very dark secret and when a guest comes on claiming to know what she did, she needs to fight for her safety before her mothers murderer comes for her.

This was an incredibly riveting read that I had a hard time putting down. The twists were perfection with just enough clues left to make you feel as though you were able to unravel it along with Poe. There are a lot of graphic scenes, and Poe is a hard drinking hard cussing kind of gal which makes her the perfect morally grey protagonist.

Trigger warnings include: Murder, stalking, poison, blood, stabbing, alcohol and substance abuse

Thank you to Poison Pen Press for providing me with an advanced copy of Tell Me What You Did. This title will be available for purchase at your local book seller or library on January 28 2025

5⭐️ Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for an advanced copy of Tell Me What You Did.

Poe has a wildly successful podcast where she speaks with people who admit horrible things they have done. One day a man named Ian is on the podcast and admits that he is the one who killed her mother. She knows that it cannot be true because she killed the man who killed her mother or did she kill an innocent man?

This book was so good I could not put it down! I loved the writing, the plot, and the podcast element. I loved the female main character-she is a badass! I highly recommend this book!

This psychological thriller does not disappoint.
This book will have your heart pounding, your head spinning, eyes popping, and gasps gasping.
This book is BRILLIANTLY written and impossible to not think about afterwards. I loved reading this book and definitely recommend to any fans of thrillers.

Well, I didn't like that.

It is one of those occurrences where the blurb had fooled me and made me think this was going to be a fun, chilling, thriller book, but it was not.

All the secrets or the "twist" have already been out there in the blurb: a woman thought she killed the man who killed her mother, but a man who claimed he killed her showed up. The only questions left for this story are: If this is indeed the murderer, then who did Poe kill? If Poe actually killed the murderer, then who is this man?

I thought it would be one hell of an interesting plot, but it's meh.

Poe is not a good main character in the sense that nothing about her is interesting. She does not seem to be smart enough to pull off a murder. There were times when she willingly gave up information that was not needed or even demanded by the man who was threatening her. One could argue that she was drunk, but still, who would send a criminal a text like: <i>hey you fuck</i>? The text alone is almost laughable.

The dialogue in the transcript was unconvincing, and some aspects of the story felt unrealistic. First, it was implied that the mayor was a fan of Poe and cared enough to send the police to check on her. Second, there was an actual person who was missing from their home. Third, a lot of people are watching the main suspect through a livestream, yet there was not a lot of effort from the police. Really? While I usually try to overlook minor details that don’t quite make sense in fiction, these inconsistencies really bother me.

The pacing is also slow and the chapters are tedious. I didn't really care about what was going to happen next, and the only reason I finished the book was because it was an ARC and I wanted to give a fair review. Had it been something I actually bought or borrowed from the library, it would have gone to my DNF shelf. Near the end of the book, I was mostly skimming because I had completely lost interest.

If the blurb had not revealed that Poe had killed a person right away, I think this might have been a nice little twist for readers. I noticed a lot of people seem to like this book, so I might be the minority here.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Rich with nail biting suspense, psychological intrigue and high emotions, Tell Me What You Did is a tense psychological thriller which packs a punch.

The premise feels novel - a podcast where people can ‘anonymously’ admit to their ill doings. The characters are morally nuanced, and faced with unimaginable situations. Thrust into the action from the first chapter, my heart was racing throughout - this was a tense and discomforting read. Then ending was unpredictable and more surprisingly (due to the complicated tangle of the story) highly satisfying.

I look forward to picking up more of this authors work (particularly their previous novel with some crossover to this one).

Thank you Poisoned Ink Press for a complementary copy of this book. Options expressed are my own.

This book was a nail-biter//page-turner from the VERY beginning! This is told about half "podcast style" and the other half more narrative...but ugh! I could not put it down. I literally wanted to get back to this to see what happened next! This was eery and creepy and kept me always wanting 'one more chapter.' This was a psychological thriller like no other. Highly, highly recommend! I received a complimentary copy from the author/publishing company via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts & opinions are my own.

In “Tell Me What You Did”, Poe Webb has created a platform where people can anonymously share their deepest, darkest secrets. As the host of a true crime podcast, she invites guests to unburden themselves to the world, while keeping a bit of anonymity. But when one determined guest turns the tables on her, Poe finds herself forced into the spotlight. Past events she's tried to bury resurface, threatening to unravel her life. With the perfect mix of suspense, mystery, and a sprinkling of horror, this psychological thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat! The writing is captivating, and the storyline is utterly addictive. From start to finish, the author had me hooked. When I wasn’t reading, I was thinking about when I could pick it up again to keep reading. I was thrilled to discover that one of the characters appears in one of the author’s previous works, so I’ve already added that book to my TBR list!

This had an intriguing premise and was thought-provoking. It could be classified as a psychological drama and a revenge thriller. It asks the question: Is the killing of an evil person morally acceptable, or should it fall into the same category as the murder of an innocent victim? The chapters were short, alternating with transcripts of a live-stream podcast on October 31. Mounting tension and suspense build up throughout the book, resulting in a fast-paced read. I regret that I did not care enough for the two main characters to care if they survived until the end.

I was not entertained but kept reading, finding the plot cringe-worthy. I was hoping for some major twists, but they were absent. 'Tell Me What You Did ' is the title of a popular, much-followed podcast. It is hosted by Poe and involves people anonymously confessing crimes and misdeeds live online. Poe acts calm and supportive while urging them to describe what they did. Why would they choose this method of confessing via audio when they could confess privately to someone whose profession included an oath of confidentially? It is mentioned that their participation in the show could lead to them being arrested and charged with the crime. Poe interviews people based on videos, but the police can subpoena them before they are destroyed.

Poe is shaken by a creepy, deranged man who says he murdered her mother two decades earlier. She observed the crime as a child, but her memory is shaky. Poe thinks he is an imposter because she believes she killed the murderer seven years earlier after following him to NYC. Did she kill the wrong person by mistake? Is this man the actual murderer? Poe has kept her crime a secret and worries that it might become known. The man orders her to be interviewed by him on Oct 31. He is stalking her and threatens to harm her father, boyfriend, and pets if she doesn't follow his commands. She fears he will reveal what she did in NYC but later does not mind that her audience knows. Think of the ratings!

My low rating is based on the toxic villain, but I also disliked Poe. She was a protagonist many readers admired, but I came to detest her. She was very changeable in her thoughts and actions. She agonized over whether to be interviewed by the man, frequently fluctuating as to whether she would follow his commands. She fears what might happen to her father, boyfriend Kip and her pets but refuses to go to the police. She is enraged, swears too much, and alternates between feeling guilty and remorseless. She feels it is necessary to kill evil people to protect herself and others, but she also fantasizes about all the torture she might inflict before the pleasure of killing them. Her thoughts seemed almost psychopathic. Some of her actions were rash and implausible. Can killing vicious criminals be justified?

Her loving father will do anything to protect her. He lost his wife to violence and fears he may lose his daughter. Her boyfriend, Kip, seems level-headed but is appaled that she killed someone. Poe decides to be interviewed in hopes that her podcast followers and supporters can identify her stalker, and she will stalk him in return. What happens to the man, and how does the story end for Poe?

Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for the ARC, which is very popular with many readers. Do not be influenced by my ratings, but read the reviews of those who rated it highly. The date of publication is January 28th, 2025.