I'll tell you what I did....
I really enjoyed this story! Carter Wilson has written an incredibly, fast-paced, twisty thriller!

Captivating and fast paced! Helped me out of a reading rut. Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the advanced copy in exchange for an honest review!
The concept for this book is something new and unique- a true crime podcast that allows people to confess to their crimes. The villain gave me chills.
Buckle in for this book! Poe is tough and I really liked her character! Thankful there’s no actual animal violence either. That’s really important to me and the author makes a point early on that they aren’t tolerating that either so If that’s a trigger for you too then this book is safe. Bonus points for a Halloween setting. 5/5 as I was submerged in this story fully.

Poe, host of a true crime podcast, invites people to anonymously confess their crimes. When a strange man enters 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.

This book had a lot of in detail disturbing scenes, it was genuinely terrifying to read at night. It was a quick read due to the short chapters and suspense, each chapter ending with a cliffhanger. It was definitely unrealistic so you have to suspend your disbelief for this one and the big reveal felt a bit predictable but I overall really enjoyed it! (3.90 ⭐️)

✨ Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC in exchange for my honest thoughts ✨

Available January 14, 2025

Do you like mystery thrillers based on true crime podcasts? Tell Me What You Did is just the thing for you!

I liked the concept of this book a lot! Podcast host Poe Webb invites people on air to confess their crimes. When an odd man decides to come on to confess, he admits to killing Poe's mother... But the funny thing is: Poe's mother's murderer is dead. Poe knows because SHE'S the one who killed him.

Sadly, I enjoyed the concept better than the execution. I wish we'd had more character development, but I felt like we traded that for constant page turning action. That might be some readers' bag! It just fell a little flat for me overall.

Thanks to Net Galley for the early copy!

This book was incredible!!! It kept me interested the entire time! I haven't given a book 5 stars in a very long time but Wilson gets one!!!

This is an absolute must read for fans of psychological thrillers! Wilson does a fantastic job weaving together an intricate story with unexpected twists and turns in every chapter. This book was a definite page-turner and I often found myself saying “just one more chapter”! I loved the writing style of this book too; Wilson often jumped between present and future, but also gave us a few chapters in the past, to help see the big picture. I highly recommend this book to anyone and everyone! 5/5 stars! Thank you to the author, Netgalley, and Poisoned Pen Press for the ARC!

Carter Wilson's Tell Me What You Did is a page-turning thriller. Poe is a true-crime podcaster with skeletons in her own closet. When a caller claims to be her mother's murderer, Poe is forced to confront her past and to take her future into her own hands. This book kept me engaged to the very end.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an eARC; all opinions are my own.

"Tell Me What You Did" by Carter Wilson is a gripping and intense psychological thriller that had me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. The story follows true crime podcaster Poe, who has become quite the viral sensation with her podcast where she invites criminals to come and confess their crimes to her audience….until one day she gets much more than she bargained for.

Wilson's writing is masterful and he expertly weaves together a complex and suspenseful plot that kept me guessing until the very end. The characters are well-developed and the twists and turns in the story kept me hooked and wanting more.

I was thoroughly impressed by Wilson's ability to create a tense and eerie atmosphere throughout the book, making it a truly immersive reading experience. The pacing was perfect, with just the right amount of suspense and intrigue to keep me turning the pages. I couldn’t get enough.

Overall, "Tell Me What You Did" is a must-read for fans of psychological thrillers. I highly recommend this book to anyone looking for a thrilling and captivating read. Thanks so much for the ARC! Five stars!

#TellMeWhatYouDid #NetGalley
Awesome.
This is a gripping psychological thriller that dives into the murky waters of memory, guilt, and the nature of confession. The story follows Poe Webb, the host of a popular true crime podcast with a unique twist: she invites listeners to anonymously confess the crimes they’ve committed. The show’s blend of anonymity and the lure of instant fame has made it a sensation, drawing in countless confessions. For Poe, these stories are just fleeting whispers—crimes she hears, records, and then forgets.But when a peculiar man steps into her studio, everything changes. He claims to be the murderer of Poe’s mother, a crime that has haunted her for years. What makes his confession even more disturbing is that Poe knows the truth—her mother’s killer is dead because Poe killed him herself. The man’s appearance on her show unravels the careful life Poe has constructed, forcing her to confront the ghosts of her past and the terrifying possibility that someone else might know her darkest secret.
I loved it. Carter Wilson is at his best.
Thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for giving me an advance copy.

This was a gripping book with a twisted storyline. I really loved the structure where we could see how the past chapters led into the present segments, until it all came together in one cohesive and shocking timeline.
I loved the characters, having a particular soft spot for Poe’s Dad and Grimm. I did. think the ending was a little flat, but this didn’t really affect my overall enjoyment of the story. I’ll definitely look for more books by this author! Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for my copy of this book.

I am an avid Carter Wilson fan but midway through this book, I just HAD to text him via Instagram ands tell him that this book was amazing, that I wasn’t even done yet but I had to ask: how does he come up with these ideas and thank God he does!

This wasn’t really a whodunnit. After all we know from the beginning WHO Poe Webb is and WHAT she’s done, We even know WHERE, WHEN and WHY she did it.

But still we are on the edge of our seats reading from one page to the next, from one interview to the next, from one confession to the next.

Carter Wilson will never ever ever write a book I won’t love, even while I’m so creeped out by the premise that it is an uncomfortable read from page one. Which is EXACTLY what he’s done here in Tell Me What You Did. #highlyrecommend

Thanks to Poisoned Pen Press for the digital ARC. All opinions are my own.

This is everything a cat-and-mouse thriller should be.

I'm a sucker for social media era thrillers. Things surrounding reality shows, podcasts, and things of that nature. This book has an incredible story interspersed with snippets of a podcast between the main character and her nemesis. For once, I actually figured out the "twist" and it did not detract from what was going on here at all.

Written in such a way that you absolutely can't stop reading until you know what happens, I highly highly recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a tense, anxiety-ridden ride between heroine and villain.

5/5 stars. I'd give it more if I could.

Not sure I feel about this yet. A lot of built up tension where the ending fell a bit flat for me. However, still such a good read overall!

Poe is the host of a true-crime podcast where people call and anonymously confess their crimes. When a man calls and claims to be the man who murdered Poe's mother years ago, Poe's reality comes crashing down because she murdered her mother's killer years ago... or so she thought.

Fasten your seatbelts ladies and gentlemen as Carter Wilson takes you on a ride through Poe's eyes. This book is fast-paced, complex and down right CREEPY! Any true crime lover will enjoy the twists and turns this book puts you through. When you think you have it figured out - you haven't! I read this book in two days but would have finished it so much faster if it wasn't back to school time (I'm a teacher).

Overall, I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in the thriller/crime genre. As an avid thriller/crime reader AND true crime podcast listener myself, I knew from the minute I read the description that I was going to love this book.

Thank you so much to Poisoned Pen Press and Net Galley for this Advanced Readers Copy in exchange for my honest review.

This was fantastic. I really enjoyed reading it and didn’t want to put it down. Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the opportunity to read this ARC!

Poe makes her living by getting people to tell her about their darkest secrets on her podcast. This is a considerable risk, given her suspect past – which includes murder.

While she’s managed to fly under the radar for years, her most recent guest has threatened to upend her entire life, as he somehow knows what she has been hiding. What will happen to Poe when the truth finally comes out?

This was a compelling read. Author Carter Wilson does a great job of building tension by using flashbacks that reveal pieces of Poe’s past. Poe as a protagonist is incredibly flawed, which is realistic given the trauma she has experienced. Her battle with alcohol isn’t sugarcoated; there is not an easy fix for the problems she can’t drink away, and her inability to stay sober adds to the stress of the plot.

While the story is suspenseful, the way it is all tied together feels anticlimactic. However, that has more to do with how well Wilson created the buildup of tension; the book's conclusion is therefore overshadowed.

Overall, Tell Me What You Did is an entertaining read and would make a great choice for a book group. It should also be noted that Wilson gives a nod to one of his earlier works (Mr. Tender’s Girl) throughout, so if you enjoyed this one, that would be a good choice to read next.

Thanks to Poisoned Pen and NetGalley for the ARC. I had previously read one of Wilson's books and enjoyed it, but WOW this one was an excellent heart pounding ride. Highly recommend.

Wilson is a new author for me and let me tell you, I'm a permanent fan now! This was absolutely amazing! The thrill, the suspense, the mystery, it was all there. I couldn't stop turning the pages. I needed more and I needed to know what was going to happen. This is the perfect example of an absolutely gripping thriller. I'm a huge fan and I can't wait to see what Wilson gives us next!

Phenomenal.. this is my absolute favourite read this entire year, this book blew me away!!

I went into this one blind and I was so pleasantly surprised! Our female protagonist, Poe, is complex, flawed an anti hero who I absolutely adore and stand behind no matter what. Her character was so loveable I want to be best friends with this person!

If you prefer context to the plot keep reading!

The story follows a podcast presented by Poe and produced with the help of her boyfriend Kip. (Before you eye roll and yawn at the podcast concept.. this was done in a way that was so beyond unique it had my jaw to the floor).

Poe invites guests to her podcast and says 5 simple words before giving them the floor.. “tell me what you did”. The guests proceed to confess their sins, their crimes and whatever details they need to get off their chest. The podcast is a huge success until she gets one terrifying guest who may be linked to Poes past in a way that is unpredictable, terrifying and insane.

I could not stop reading, the pacing was perfection. The chapters are divided into the events leading up to a live stream, and the dialogue between Poe and an unhinged organizer of a live interview.

I was not bored for a single second, I devoured every single word, thought, conversation. I wanted all the details, every ounce of the history, present and future surrounding these characters.

An absolute MUST READ!
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Poisened Pen Press is truly dropping all the 5⭐️ bangers this year what an awesome publishing group. This author will be an auto read for me moving forward!

Thank you to Carter Wilson, Poisened Pen Press and NetGalley for my EARC!

Publish date: January 14th 2025