A Dangerous Game.,
Poe Webb, a true crime podcaster who persuades people to confess to their crimes. It’s a dangerous game, even though those confessionals are anonymous. When one particular confession emerges, Poe is shocked to the core - but why? Edge of seat suspense with superb character development, a propulsive plot littered with hair bend twists and a unique premise which amply delivers. True crime podcast aficionados will devour.

I don't think I was ready for how much I loved this book. I am a big fan of the podcast format and truly believe we need to see this in more books. If you want a book that you have to read in one sitting because you cannot put it down, this is that. It has the perfect amount of suspense and creepiness and Halloween lovers need to lap this up.

Another terrific thriller from Wilson about the host of a true-crime confessional podcast who is faced with the possibility that her mom's murderer is not as dead as she thought he was--since it was she who killed him. Or did she? Wilson creates a solid mystery with characters that are fleshed out (with nods to his earlier Mister Tender's Girl) and crisp dialogue. The book alternates between podcast transcripts and first-person narration which works well. The ending is solid and wraps things up quite nicely. Wilson is a big-time talent in the genre. Happy to see him continue that success. 4.5 stars. Thanks to Netgalley for the free ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Edgy, bleak, heart-pounding, and a nail-biter, this scream-inducing, eye-popping, jaw-dropping psychological thriller will make your blood run cold! It took me a few sittings to finish, even though the pacing is riveting and the highly disturbing storyline drew me in. I was genuinely freaked out because the book’s villain is extra creepy and monstrous, reminding me of real-life serial killers like Manson, Gacy, and Dahmer. Especially at night, I had to cut my reading short, yet I still slept with the lights on and screamed each time I heard a creaking sound.

Overall, this is an amazing thriller that makes every hair on your body stand up and sends shivers down your spine. You may guess the ending, but that doesn't lessen the impact of the incredibly mounting tension that nearly chokes you with fear. Until the last chapter, the suspense escalates to a climax, leaving you holding your breath, sitting at the edge of your seat, clutching your heart, and praying for a fair ending.

I felt like I was hit by a truck repeatedly after reading this book—that’s how much it shook me to the core. Maybe my inner masochistic self is writing this, but it’s worth facing my fears by reading this book. The author is now on my auto-approved list because, without great thrills and facing your nightmares and real-life monsters, you don’t truly embrace life and seize the moments! Reading a terrifying book is always the best cure for the urge to check under your bed, even as an adult!

Here's a quick recap of the plotline: Poe Webb, in her early thirties, is a popular true crime podcaster famous for her show called “Tell Me What You Did,” where people confess their crimes anonymously to her audience. Her show guarantees instant fame and anonymity while providing relief for confessing a heavy burden. Poe is intriguingly connected to these people because she has been carrying a secret for seven years.

When a strange, thin, scarecrow-like, creepy man named Ian Hindley attends her show and confesses that he killed her mother 17 years ago, Poe’s entire world changes in an instant. This man cannot be telling the truth, even though he knows details that the press and police investigation didn’t have. Seven years ago, Poe found Leonard Hutchins, the man who stabbed her mother 14 times, and she killed him without hesitation.

Ian wants to make a live podcast session with her on Halloween, insisting he knows what she did seven years ago. How can this man know all those details she hasn’t shared, even with her father or her boyfriend and producer Kip? Could she have killed an innocent man? Ian Hindley seems to be coming for her. Can she stop this dangerous man before he takes more lives, including hers and her loved ones? Let the cat-and-mouse game begin.

Overall: OMG! I’m still breathless! This smart, intelligent, and riveting page-turner comes highly recommended!

Many thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for sharing this great thriller’s digital reviewer copy with me in exchange for my honest thoughts.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Read if you like:
🎥 podcast format
🎥 short chapters 🩷🩷
🎥 dual timelines
🎥 Halloween reads 👻🎃

I really enjoy books that are written in a different style than just the regular story-telling; in this case it is written part storytelling and part podcast episodes.
‘Doing a podcast with the guy who killed your mom’ is such a wild concept for a story and it’s something I don’t think I’ve seen before. It was very different and made for a very entertaining and attention-grabbing read.
The flipping back and forth between the 2 timelines a week or so apart kept the anticipation building and building right until the very end.
I loved all the characters but I really could have done without Kip 🤣
I really love all things Halloween, so of course I loved this one taking place mostly on Halloween night. I am just about ready to switch over to spooky reads, so this was the perfect little teaser 👻
I kind of a little bit guessed the ending 🤪 but it was a very enjoyable ride trying to fit all of the pieces together! I really really loved this one!

This was a very solid thriller!! I really liked the back and forth between the podcasts transcripts, as well as the real time events. I thought it was very well written and couldn't wait to get to the end to see how it got resolved. This was a quick read too which I appreciate and it was a lot of fun. My only complaint is I found the main character kind of annoying, but that's neither here nor there!

"See, that's the thing about trauma. You never get to quit it. You never get to walk away from it and rediscover the innocence and joy you felt just before the thing happened. It's just always there, an unwashable stain that you eventually grow to live with because you have no other choice." - Poe Webb

✨𝐌𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐈𝐓:
Tell Me What You Did revolves around Poe Webb as she finds her mother's murderer by creating a true crime podcast of her own. The first few chapters intrigued me. I was looking forward to the plot twists that would make me question my own fragile sanity. However, when I reached the part where the culprit was revealed, it was a total weak sauce for me. I suppose I was expecting more from Poe.

I am a fan of revenge plots where the main character avenges her loved ones, and I believed this one would be right up my alley. Unfortunately, it didn’t quite hit the mark for me. It was a total letdown. All the revelations were handed upfront; there were too many conversations where the characters revealed their sins nonchalantly and without remorse. The story kept circling around how they recounted the murder, what they did, and how they did it. Basically, the only part that kept me on the edge of my seat was the part where the murderer’s identity was revealed, which was also a huge letdown. I also didn't see much character development, especially for Poe. I didn’t like how she dealt with things or how she kept too many secrets, which led to a much messier situation. I also didn’t like Poe’s relationship with Kip; it was exhausting. Kip was unsupportive as a boyfriend. He was always hesitant when it came to Poe and he was struggling to accept her flaws. The timeline was also quite confusing for me. I also found the culprit’s vendetta to be oddly ironic.

On a brighter note, I loved Poe's relationship with her father; they were both so adorable. I loved her father's humor and the way he casually talked with his daughter. I loved how he called her "Firefly" and how protective he was of Poe, despite knowing he was risking his life. I also really liked the part where her father and Poe each had their own pets, Bailey the dog and Grimm the annoying cat. One thing they had in common was that they were both responsible fur parents, and I loved that about them.

Despite all my negative opinions about it, I still recommend this to anyone who enjoys thrillers and mysteries, especially those who enjoy early revelations and subtle plot twists.

✨𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐈𝐅 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐋𝐈𝐊𝐄:
📌 TRUE CRIME PODCAST
📌 CHARACTERS SEEKING VENGEANCE
📌 CHARACTERS WITH TRAUMATIC PASTS
📌 REVEALING THE CULPRITS EARLY
📌 SUPPORTIVE FATHER FIGURE
📌 NO SPICE

🖥️ GOODREADS REVIEW: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6729714403

💻 BLOG REVIEW: https://kimthebookdragon.wordpress.com/2024/08/05/arc-review-tell-me-what-you-did-by-carter-wilson/

This is one of the best thriller I've read in years! The plot was amazing. Awesome characters. The suspense and tension throughout! I couldn't put it down!

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this arc in exchange for an honest review!

Simply put: I really liked this book. I read a lot of psychological thrillers, and this felt like a new and refreshing take on the genre. Poe isn’t your typical protagonist, but her self-awareness and inner dialogue make her likable. The podcast component is unique, and I enjoyed the time jump back and forth between the October 31 podcast and the week prior.

I do wish we had learned more about Poe beyond her mother’s murder, the podcast, and the murder she committed, as well as more about Kip and her father. Those three things (plus alcohol) basically sum up her whole personality, but it would’ve been nice to see other facets of her (any other friends, hobbies, pre-podcast career, etc).

Overall, I’d definitely recommend this book to other thriller lovers!

As the main character explained, this book was a "ripper" in that I read it so fast that I almost (metaphorically) ripped the pages off. I was so invested in the storyline and wanted to know what happened so bad that I finished the entire book in 2 sittings--I just couldn't stop reading it.

The premise is that Poe hosts a podcast where people come on to confess their crimes. But, one day a man claims that his crime was murdering her mother--which was impossible, because Poe killed her mother's murderer...or did she?

The book alternates between a transcript of a live-streamed show between the man claiming to have murdered Poe's mother (Ian) and Poe and a narrative from Poe's pov about the days leading up to the live show. The livestream flipped Poe's podcast script as Ian interviewed Poe about her involvement with killing her mother's murder, while the other timeline explores Poe's reaction to Ian's claims and all the happens to her before the livestream.

I loved the format, as I knew that Poe's perspective was heading toward the live show with Ian and I enjoyed the little bits of information I slowly got as the story progressed. The livestream transcript was perfectly paced, revealing Poe's crime and her reasons for it as the reader got to know Poe.

I found Poe's morally gray character fascinating, because on the surface, killing the man she believed to be her mother's murderer is a bit questionable. But, as I got to know her as a character and read through her motivations and experiences, I started to understand why she felt like she needed to do it.

Overall this book is very fast-paced, super easy to get invested in, and a fun thriller. Highly recommend to crime podcast-lovers or just thriller readers in general.

Thank you to NetGalley + Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC!

A captivating thriller that kept my attention until the very end! Truly creepy to the point that I was a little scared to go to bed at night lol! This author has thriller writing down to a science!

This was a quick & easy read with short chapters. I enjoyed the writing style with the transcripts from the podcast. I loved the idea of her having a podcast that the guests could anonymously confess their crimes and how everything ties in. Overall, I did enjoy the book, but it’s not one that stands out and that I will really remember by tomorrow.

This was a really interesting premise and overall I enjoyed it, but I also feel like there could have been about 50 pages cut out as some of it got pretty repetitive. Also I would have liked for Poe to do some sleuthing of her own, instead of just expecting her fan base to figure out who this guy was.

Kindly received an ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was absolutely captivated by this book from the beginning! It was addictive, fast paced and just everything I’m looking for in a book. I would recommend me this book in a heart beat!

Whew, talk about a wild ride of a book! I flew through this book and it kept me on the edge of my seat! I felt the premise was super unique, unlike other thrillers I’ve read. I took off 1/2 ⭐️ just because I wasn’t wowed with the ending. Still a great read! 4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Wow! What an amazing read! Poe and her story had me captivated from the very beginning to the last page!

Overall: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A hair-raisingly creepy thriller, I devoured this book in less than a day + was enthralled from (digital) cover to cover. As someone who read almost exclusively thrillers for the entirety of 2023, this is one of the most binge worthy thrillers I've had the pleasure of reading since (and I have a HIGH bar for the genre).

Centered around a true crime podcaster who gets her interviewees to confess their darkest confessions, Poe Webb is caught off guard when a subject of her podcast claims he murdered her mother... but that can't be right because she killed the man who supposedly stabbed her mother 14 times. But this subject knows intimate details of her mother's murder: only details the true murderer could know. In a blood pounding, fast-paced race to the finish, Poe must uncover where the real truth lies and what her own sins say about her.

Taking a step back, Tell Me What You Did was masterfully intelligent, brutally dark, wildly, suspenseful, and just plain EERIE. I loved that this book had me gasping as much as it had me laughing (Carter's humor reminds me a bit of Brynn Weaver's dark comedy), and the moments of tenderness were also expertly interspersed throughout the novel. As a fellow New Englander, I also loved the setting and felt this was a perfect read to curl up with during the fall time.

An absolutely phenomenal thriller, this book was a nonstop game of cat and mouse where the roles were constantly reversing. The ending was extremely satisfying, and everything came together with a nice neat bow that made total logical sense (an area I've seen some authors stumble). Carter Wilson, bravo. You did NOT disappoint.

Tell Me What You Did by Carter Wilson is out of this world good! To be honest, I was drawn in by the summary, but I was hooked from the very first chapter. I haven't read a book by this author before, but if his other books are anything like this one, I know that I'll be reading more of his works.

The concept for this book is something new and original. Yes, there are tons of books coming out about true crime podcasts or that feature a true crime podcast, but a true crime podcast that allows people an anonymous space to confess to their crimes is something new to me. From the get go, I knew that I was going to enjoy this book. Poe is such a fun character! She is a fighter and a great protagonist that I think many readers will enjoy and wholeheartedly support. As for our antagonist, he gave me chills. My main genres are thrillers and horror, so I've read a ton of books about creepy villains, but it has been a very long time since I read a book where the villain not only creeped me out, but also sent shivers down my spine. There were multiple times that he made me audibly gasp with just a few simple words.

This books is absolutely fantastic, and I cannot wait for more readers to experience it. I highly recommend it! This book is a wild ride, and I'm so happy that I bought tickets to it.

Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!

Poe hosts a top rated true crime podcast where she asks criminals to "Tell me what you did". One guest seriously unnerves her when he confesses to killing her mother. Poe's mother was murdered years ago and he couldn't be her killer. Poe knows this because she killed him herself. Or did she ?
This book weaves in transcripts from her podcast with what is happening in present day. It's a tense thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat.
Thank you to NetGalley and the Publisher for a copy of this book for review

I NEVER read a book in a single data. NEVER. So this is all you need to know about this book: it is so captivating, so well written, the suspense is so nail-biting, that you will NOT, I REPEAT, WILL not PUT IT DOWN UNTIL THE END. And what an end it is.! #tellmewhatyoudid #NetGalley