Carter Wilson | Thriller Author
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She gets people to confess their crimes for a living.
He knows she's hiding a terrible secret.
It's time for the truth to come out…
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Praise for Tell Me What You Did

“Better set aside several uninterrupted hours for this toxic rocket. You’ll be glad you did.”
KIRKUS (starred review)

“A brilliant thriller…I didn’t just read this book, I devoured it in an adrenaline fueled frenzy!”
—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling suspense author.

“Propulsive, shocking, and exquisitely crafted, Wilson’s fantastic thriller features an unforgettable heroine and a harrowing truth: We can never escape our past.”
—Abbott Kahler, New York Times bestselling author

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Tell Me What You Did

NOW AVAILABLE

A BARNES & NOBLE “OUR MONTHLY PICK” SELECTION, FEBRUARY 2025
a PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BESTSELLER 

She gets people to confess their crimes for a living. He knows she’s hiding a terrible secret. It’s time for the truth to come out…

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.

Praise for Carter’s Books

“Carter Wilson proves once again why he is one of the best most inventive thriller writers working today.”
—S. A. COSBY, NYT BESTSELLING AUTHOR
(on The New Neighbor)

“Fasten your seat belt. This is one wild ride.”
KIRKUS REVIEWS, STARRED REVIEW
(on The Father She Went to Find)

“A brilliant thriller…I didn’t just read this book, I devoured it in an adrenaline fueled frenzy!”
—Lisa Gardner, #1 New York Times bestselling suspense author
(on Tell Me What You Did)

“An enthralling thriller…Wilson infuses his terrifying plot with intricate twists and turns, all totally credible.”
Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
(on Revelation)

“This is mesmerizing.”
Booklist, Starred Review
(on Mister Tender’s Girl)

“Gritty, unflinching, and sometimes violent, this thriller is reminiscent of Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl
Library Journal, Starred Review
(on The Comfort of Black)

About Carter

Carter Wilson is the USA Today and Publishers Weekly bestselling author of ten psychological thrillers, known for their intense emotion, tight pacing, and haunting twists. His books have received starred reviews from every major trade publication, have been optioned for film and television, and his 2025 novel Tell Me What You Did was selected as a national monthly pick by Barnes & Noble.

In addition to his fiction, Carter is the creator and host of Making It Up, a podcast featuring unscripted, revealing conversations with fellow writers about the creative process. He is also the founder of Unbound Writer, a company devoted to helping writers find their voice through coaching, immersive retreats, and online classes.

A seasoned public speaker and natural interviewer, Carter is known for his dynamic onstage presence and his deep curiosity about the craft of writing. He lives in Erie, Colorado, and travels frequently to speak at conferences, moderate author panels, and lead writing workshops.

Carter Wilson | Thriller Author

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Awards

Five-time Winner of the Colorado Book Award for Thrillers
Two-time Winner of the International Book Award for Mystery & Suspense
Winner of Foreword Reviews Book of the Year for Thriller & Suspense
Winner of the RONE Award for Thriller & Suspense
Winner of the National Indie Excellence Award for Suspense
Finalist for the MPIBA Reading the West Award
Finalist for the High Plains Multi-State Book Award
Finalist for the ITW Thriller Award