Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for this read. I like reading books that are based around podcasts. I enjoyed this one. This was not one of his best books that I read but I did enjoy it and will read what he has coming next.

Holy moly! I was hooked on this book from the start. It is tense and jaw dropping. There are parts that are sick, disgusting and evil. There are shocking twists, trauma and darkness, but then we also see the love between family members and the drive to improve lives. The main character, Poe, hosts a popular true crime podcast where she gets people to confess to their crimes. However, one day, Poe has on a guest who seems to know quite a bit about Poe and the secrets she is hiding. How does he know so much? And what kind of danger does he pose? Are people who they say they are? Who can be trusted? How far will people go to protect the ones they love? 4.5 stars! Thank you to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the digital ARC.

Thank you, NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book. I got approved for an early release but, ended up reading it after it was already released! This book captured my attention the first page and kept my attention the entire way through the book. I truly enjoyed it and never expected the twists along the way. This is my first book that I’ve read by this author and I can’t wait to read more. This truly was a SOLID thriller that I loved! I can’t wait to see more people read this book because it will blow them away! :)

This was a story with a strong female lead. Poe is a host of a popular podcast where people call in to confess their crimes. Poe was led to this work after she witnessed the murder of her mother when she was a child. When Poe became an adult she tracked down her mother's murder and killed him. Poe never looked back until one day a man claiming to be her mother's killer is back and on her podcast.

I enjoyed the character development in this story. Poe is a fun heroine? Main character? I enjoy her verbiage- it reads easy and sounds like you are next to Poe engaging with her. Some of the other characters like Kip and her dad- could have used a bit more depth imo. I also was confused a few times as the POV switches and I wasn't sure what Poe had actually confessed and when. A good story with a few kinks. Apparently a spin off of another one of the author's novels where one of the characters in this book, Alice, is the main character. The author briefly touches on Alice's story in this book and her story sounds twisted.

Thank you @sourcebooks and @netgalley for a copy of this title. All my reviews are unbiased.

This was such a great read!!! I absolutely am a sucker for a podcast novel. And this delivered!!! Excited to see what else Carter Wilson does - as this was my first book by him.

Big thanks to NetGalley and Poisoned Pen Press for the arc!

THIS WAS SO GOOD!!!! will def be reading more by this author (also I read a book by a MAN? And I enjoyed it!? That should tell you everything)

This book grabbed me in from the very first page and held me to the very ending. The pacing was absolute perfection, with all the creepiness, timeline jumps, wondering wtf is happening, and most importantly the writing!

Absolute addicting.

Tell Me What You Did‘s premise struck me as an interesting twist on society’s current obsession with true crime podcasts. Since I do not share this obsession, what might motivate someone to make themselves a magnet for perpetrators of crime in the way described fascinated me.

This was my first experience with Carter Wilson’s assured writing style. In the commercial thriller genre, all too often there appears to be greater focus on plot than prose. So, I was pleasantly surprised by his efficient yet evocative depictions of setting and mood peppered throughout this novel.

The complicated psyche of Wilson’s protagonist, or anti-protagonist, would have been challenging to write. Too dark, and he loses the reader, but a person who has committed murder cannot plausibly be all lightness and sparkles either. That kind of traumatic baggage is going to be weighty…
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For the most part, I think Wilson gets that tricky balance right in Tell Me What You Did. I did not find Poe Webb endearing, but I did find her first-person narrative highly absorbing reading. And, she has some endearing characters and a loyal pet in her orbit, which always helps. That a good portion of this novel is presented in podcast transcript format helped keep the reading pace high also.

For all that I admired in Carter Wilson’s execution of this novel’s unusual premise, beyond that, the mystery plot contained no twists that I had not already suspected. Yes, violent, depraved acts and psychopathic behaviour are discussed, and the welfare of his primary and secondary protagonists are threatened in real-time on more than one occasion. But, these instances were clearly foreshadowed and/or were the likely result of poor decision-making.

So, while certainly not for readers’ faint of heart, Carter Wilson’s Tell Me What You Did is a strong, absorbing psychological suspense thriller rather than a gripping one.

Enjoyed this book so much. Really into the podcast element in a lot of books recently but it can feel over done but it was the perfect amount in this book.

I enjoyed the fast pacing and the sense of danger lurking everywhere combined with a tough main character like Poe. I also liked the podcast angle of people confessing their crimes and the dark backstory behind Poe’s behaviour and actions. I literally couldn’t put this one down. I highly recommend this one for fans of dark and twisted thrillers.

The podcast idea is something that I think I've never read, especially from mystery/thriller book and it was so refresing and it successfully intrigued me to get into the story. It's a fast-paced story with short chapters, which I actually loved, but it go back and forth from the present and the past. The problem with these kind of chapters sometimes makes me feel the story is repetitive. Talk about the character, I'm not sure there is a big character development of Poe, but again she's a morally-grey character which makes sense.

Overall, it's a good book!

Wow this one definitely kept me on my toes and guessing! I loved the podcast premise and the at the MC’s guests confessed their crimes to her. It was very eerie and intriguing!

The bad guy was such a creepy villain and it really made the story so sinister and unpredictable. I was on the edge of my seat every time he and the MC spoke. Always wondering what he would say or do next.

A must read for thriller fans who love a true crime podcast and an unsolved case! I will definitely have to check out more books by Carter Wilson!

4.25 stars

I really liked the concept of this story. It's something that I don't think I've read before, and the way it's written is certainly commendable. Despite having ready so many thrillers, I WAS doubtful of my assumptions for the better part of the book!

I loved the bond between Poe (the main character) and the pets, especially Grimm, and her dad. It was probably the most endearing part of the story. Poe and Grimm's eventual bonding was soooo precious!!!!

Reading about morally grey FMCs can never get tiring for me! Probably because I've been really busy with a lot lately, I wasn't able to enjoy this book as much as I should've, but I still really enjoyed it A LOT. I would certainly recommend it to anyone looking for a thriller where you think you might have the answers, but you're never sure if it's THE right answer or not!

Thank you NetGalley for the ARC! I honestly don't want to say too much about this book because it's truly best if you go into it blind!

Poe has a popular podcast which enables people to unburden themselves and confess their crimes to the world.

She receives a confession from a caller that references a traumatic event from her past, and threatens her future...

The chapters go back and forth from the present, the past and also the near future (told in transcript style) and only enhance the suspense and terror. I loved this book! First time reading this author, and am looking forward to reading more of their work!

This was a fresh and riveting thriller about a best-selling podcaster who interviews criminals, airing their confessions for all to listen. She gets the shock of a lifetime though when her mother's killer reaches out and turns the tables on her. Amazing on audio and unputdownable, this is definitely one to get as an audiobook and will be a fav this year for sure! Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an early digital copy in exchange for my honest review!

As soon as I read the premise of this book, I just knew I had to read it, and it seriously did not disappoint.

The chapters were short, which I actually really loved, and I felt that made the story feel more quick and intense. And intense it was. I was so captivated by Poe's interactions with Hindley and found myself constantly trying to piece things together, figure out the truth. There were also times I felt my heart racing from Hindley's creepiness. Occasionally I found Poe's actions to be stupid, but I also felt like if you put yourself in her shoes, then really her actions made sense. I was pleasantly surprised with the relationship she had with her dad. Initially it sounded like there would be awkwardness and silence between them, but they actually made a great duo.

Also: I'm a cat person but this book made me really want a dog.

Such a great book! Upon seeing “true crime podcast” in the synopsis I was kind of like “ugh again!?” But this did not disappoint. Poe witnessed the murder of her mother when she was a child. She never told anyone, including the police and her father, what she witnessed first hand. Fast forward to when she’s 30 and hosting a popular podcast where criminals confess to their crimes. When a man who claims to be her mother’s murderer, things heat up quickly!

This was a new to me author and I went in with a little trepidation. I made the mistake of reading some reviews. BIG MISTAKE! I really enjoyed this book. I learned that a character from a previous book make an appearance, however, I don't think you need to read the other book before reading this one. I'm going to give this one another read, I don't think I paid enough attention in the beginning.

Tell me what you did tells a story that is far more chilling than I expected, and certainly darker than your average suspense novel. It shows the reader what happens when a true crime hits a little too close to him for a purveyor of true crime content. It's like inception - for true crime! Readers who are squeamish about gore and violence may require a trigger warning for this one, but for me it deepened the darkness of the reading experience. Don't sleep on Tell Me What You Did - it's a dark ride and compulsively readable.

Reading this feels like watching a slasher movie from the 2000’s. Loved it! The podcast format worked very well and I found this to be an easy, addictive read. The characters were very likeable and I found myself rooting for them early on. However, I’m now so intrigued by Alice’s story that I must go and read the book centred around her!!!!

Note: The bad guy in this is so utterly terrifying and just so downright creepy that I literally had a nightmare about him the same night I started this book.

Carter Wilson’s Tell Me What You Did is a dark, gripping thriller that blends the fascination of true crime with a chilling exploration of buried secrets and the cost of facing the past. With its razor-sharp twists and morally complex protagonist, this novel will have readers hooked from the first page to the jaw-dropping conclusion.

At the center of the story is Poe Webb, a true crime podcast host whose unique concept—inviting anonymous confessions from listeners—has propelled her to fame. Poe is a brilliantly layered character, a woman who thrives on exposing the secrets of others while fiercely guarding her own. Her complicated past looms large, shaping her choices and providing the emotional core of the story.

The novel takes a dark and suspenseful turn when a man claiming to have murdered Poe’s mother appears on her show. The twist? Poe knows he’s lying—because she herself killed her mother’s murderer years ago. This shocking revelation propels the story into a tangled web of guilt, manipulation, and dangerous truths.

Wilson masterfully ramps up the tension as Poe is forced to confront her past while navigating the psychological games of the man who seems to know far too much. The interplay between Poe’s role as a truth-seeker and her deeply buried secret creates a compelling tension that drives the narrative. Her journey is as much about uncovering the mystery as it is about grappling with the consequences of her own actions.

The pacing is relentless, with Wilson expertly balancing Poe’s internal struggles and the external danger closing in on her. Each chapter peels back another layer of the mystery, keeping readers on edge and second-guessing every character’s motives. The podcast framework adds a fresh and timely element to the story, highlighting society’s obsession with crime and the blurred lines between entertainment and justice.

The themes of truth, guilt, and the power of secrets resonate throughout the novel. Wilson poses uncomfortable questions: How far would you go to protect yourself? Can you ever truly escape your past? These questions linger long after the final page, making Tell Me What You Did more than just a thriller—it’s a thought-provoking exploration of human nature.

With its tightly woven plot, psychological depth, and shocking twists, Tell Me What You Did is a standout in the thriller genre. Carter Wilson has delivered a novel that is as unsettling as it is addictive, cementing his reputation as a master of suspense.

Rating: 4.5/5