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Nothing to See Here
A triple murder.
A mother, her daughter and a family friend, are brutally killed at Kellon Manse one quiet summer’s day.
A young girl disappears and has not been seen since.
One suspect.
All fingers point to the husband of one of the victims. Yet he still walks free.
An unsolvable crime.
Cristy Ward has discovered the perfect next feature for her true crime podcast. Who really killed the three women at Kellon Manse?
And is there a chance the missing girl is still alive?
A mother, her daughter and a family friend, are brutally killed at Kellon Manse one quiet summer’s day.
A young girl disappears and has not been seen since.
One suspect.
All fingers point to the husband of one of the victims. Yet he still walks free.
An unsolvable crime.
Cristy Ward has discovered the perfect next feature for her true crime podcast. Who really killed the three women at Kellon Manse?
And is there a chance the missing girl is still alive?
504 pages, Hardcover
Published November 21, 2024
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Susan Lewis
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Susan Lewis is the bestselling author of over forty books across the genres of family drama, thriller, suspense and crime. She is also the author of Just One More Day and One Day at a Time, the moving memoirs of her childhood in Bristol during the 1960s. Following periods of living in Los Angeles and the South of France, she currently lives in Gloucestershire with her husband James, stepsons Michael and Luke, and mischievous dogs Coco and Lulu.
There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.
Susan Lewis is the bestselling author of over forty books across the genres of family drama, thriller, suspense and crime. She is also the author of Just One More Day and One Day at a Time, the moving memoirs of her childhood in Bristol during the 1960s. Following periods of living in Los Angeles and the South of France, she currently lives in Gloucestershire with her husband James, stepsons Michael and Luke, and mischievous dogs Coco and Lulu.
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November 8, 2025
DNF - got to about 20% saw there was 6.5 hours left to read and jettisoned it. I was bored witless. So sllloooowwww!
March 27, 2025
I struggled a lot with how to rate this because I wasn't sure what the book is trying to be. Mr Men might be a 5* children's book but a 1* horror book. This isn't a murder mystery as there isn't much mystery solving by the protagonists. Isn't a thriller as there are no stakes or urgency or sense of being hunted to drive the plot. It's not a great romance either. The best explanation I've heard is it's contemporary women's fiction and it is that at least.
The first 30 or so chapters are pretty boring. The last 15 are where things pick up although it could have had a short epilogue rather than several chapters after the killer is found. A good editor could have cut this book in half. There was a lot of extra about the protagonist's family and children and drama that felt ancillary.
This whole book felt like a short story that got extended to make a 10 episode TV series for which someone then made a novelisation. The main advantage of novels is the ability to hear your protagonist's train of thought but this book has almost none of that. Everything is painstakingly shown through actions, dialogue, and podcast antics. I didn't feel it was necessary to have conversations and then have practically the same conversations again "for the pod" in great detail.
I was also unsatisfied by how many of the plotlines ended both in her personal life and in the murder adjacent parts. I didn't like how the mystery was "solved" and it felt very "happily ever after" for no real reason.
I appreciated this being a full cast audiobook but strongly disagree with the decision to use one voice or voice actor for each character but then different voices for their appearances on the podcast. I was genuinely confused when a grizzled terminal cancer patient suddenly sounded like a 40 year old and healthy cheeky chappie on his podcast appearance. That took the audiobook down to 2.5* for me. That and while the ending was good I can't ignore that the beginning of it was painfully slow.
The first 30 or so chapters are pretty boring. The last 15 are where things pick up although it could have had a short epilogue rather than several chapters after the killer is found. A good editor could have cut this book in half. There was a lot of extra about the protagonist's family and children and drama that felt ancillary.
This whole book felt like a short story that got extended to make a 10 episode TV series for which someone then made a novelisation. The main advantage of novels is the ability to hear your protagonist's train of thought but this book has almost none of that. Everything is painstakingly shown through actions, dialogue, and podcast antics. I didn't feel it was necessary to have conversations and then have practically the same conversations again "for the pod" in great detail.
I was also unsatisfied by how many of the plotlines ended both in her personal life and in the murder adjacent parts. I didn't like how the mystery was "solved" and it felt very "happily ever after" for no real reason.
I appreciated this being a full cast audiobook but strongly disagree with the decision to use one voice or voice actor for each character but then different voices for their appearances on the podcast. I was genuinely confused when a grizzled terminal cancer patient suddenly sounded like a 40 year old and healthy cheeky chappie on his podcast appearance. That took the audiobook down to 2.5* for me. That and while the ending was good I can't ignore that the beginning of it was painfully slow.
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November 13, 2025Pulling the plug at 27%. It's just not grabbing me. I haven't listened in 4 days and I can't even remember what's happening.
Narration notes:
Y'all know I'm pleased as punch there are 5! But that couldn't even keep me listening.
Narration notes:
Y'all know I'm pleased as punch there are 5! But that couldn't even keep me listening.
June 2, 2025
*Loose Ends*
I usually steer clear of true crime stories, especially when they’re presented as podcasts. But this one exceeded my expectations.
Sixteen years ago, a horrific triple murder shook the community. Despite pointing to the husband of one of the victims, the case remained unsolved.
In the present day, Christy Ward, the host of a podcast, becomes determined to uncover the truth. Along with her team she devises a plan to prove the husband’s guilt. However, upon meeting him, they realise there’s more to the story.
The sister of the victim vehemently believes her brother-in-law’s guilt, but there’s also an agenda at play. Initially, I thought the story would unfold slowly, but I soon realised that every detail mattered.
As the team, particularly Christy, uncovers more revelations, they face threats to put a stop to the podcast. Corruption, missing police files, and unwelcome calls from Christy’s ex-husband’s new wife, who wants them to be a happy family despite her role in their breakup, add to the challenges.
The podcast itself becomes the central focus, and Christy and her team grapple with the reactions it generates.
Overall, I enjoyed the podcast, but I would have liked to know more about the thought process of the murderer and the existence of this alleged cult, which some denied. There are also hints of a group with influence in high places.
I usually steer clear of true crime stories, especially when they’re presented as podcasts. But this one exceeded my expectations.
Sixteen years ago, a horrific triple murder shook the community. Despite pointing to the husband of one of the victims, the case remained unsolved.
In the present day, Christy Ward, the host of a podcast, becomes determined to uncover the truth. Along with her team she devises a plan to prove the husband’s guilt. However, upon meeting him, they realise there’s more to the story.
The sister of the victim vehemently believes her brother-in-law’s guilt, but there’s also an agenda at play. Initially, I thought the story would unfold slowly, but I soon realised that every detail mattered.
As the team, particularly Christy, uncovers more revelations, they face threats to put a stop to the podcast. Corruption, missing police files, and unwelcome calls from Christy’s ex-husband’s new wife, who wants them to be a happy family despite her role in their breakup, add to the challenges.
The podcast itself becomes the central focus, and Christy and her team grapple with the reactions it generates.
Overall, I enjoyed the podcast, but I would have liked to know more about the thought process of the murderer and the existence of this alleged cult, which some denied. There are also hints of a group with influence in high places.
November 7, 2025
Really enjoyed the middle!
Yes, a book where the middle was the best. I found it a very slow start, but I’m happy I persevered as it became more engaging and pieces of the puzzle were revealed. The characters are likeable but not particularly memorable.
The ending, unconventional for this genre.
Yes, a book where the middle was the best. I found it a very slow start, but I’m happy I persevered as it became more engaging and pieces of the puzzle were revealed. The characters are likeable but not particularly memorable.
The ending, unconventional for this genre.
November 8, 2025
This book is apparently the first in a series, about Cristy Ward, who co-hosts a true crime podcast dealing with cold cases. Unfortunately, it lives up to its title. Very little happens in most of it apart from repetitive meetings of the podcast team and managers - multiple podcasts operate out of a studio and shared office but with no hint of how this is all funded - with planning, editing, and discussions about their findings so far.
There's also a heavy emphasis on Cristy's personal life. Nearly three years ago her very controlling, now ex-husband, Matthew, announced that he was divorcing her to marry 'the love of his life’. The woman concerned is an air-headed TV actor who pursues a relationship with Cristy, wanting them, including Cristy's teenaged children, to be one, big, happy family despite the deceit and heartache she helped to inflict on Cristy and the children. Matthew also repeatedly phones and otherwise bothers Cristy who finds it distressing. She is still not over the breakup, though has passed the point of wanting to reconcile with Matthew, even if that were possible.
This forms a distraction from her investigation into the multiple murder committed ten years ago, which did not lead to a trial, despite the police feeling they had a good case against David Gaudion, husband of Lexie, one of the victims. The others were Lexie's mother, known locally as Mean Margaret, and Lexie's therapist, Serena. Also, the couple's younger daughter, Amelia, went missing at the time of the triple shooting and is believed dead. The Crown Prosecution Service suddenly called off the trial, claiming the evidence was insufficient for conviction, despite approving it earlier on the same evidence, and the rumour is that very powerful people had arranged this. Crist's team go to work to try to get at the truth: was Gaudion guilty?
Content warning: a lot of references, though no detail, to a historical gang rape.
The book consists of 500 pages of small print, and I found it very slow going. The padding is extreme, and the dialogue long and waffling. People often make speeches consisting of a whole long paragraph, and most of them sound identical. All in all, I would rate this as an OK 2 stars.
There's also a heavy emphasis on Cristy's personal life. Nearly three years ago her very controlling, now ex-husband, Matthew, announced that he was divorcing her to marry 'the love of his life’. The woman concerned is an air-headed TV actor who pursues a relationship with Cristy, wanting them, including Cristy's teenaged children, to be one, big, happy family despite the deceit and heartache she helped to inflict on Cristy and the children. Matthew also repeatedly phones and otherwise bothers Cristy who finds it distressing. She is still not over the breakup, though has passed the point of wanting to reconcile with Matthew, even if that were possible.
This forms a distraction from her investigation into the multiple murder committed ten years ago, which did not lead to a trial, despite the police feeling they had a good case against David Gaudion, husband of Lexie, one of the victims. The others were Lexie's mother, known locally as Mean Margaret, and Lexie's therapist, Serena. Also, the couple's younger daughter, Amelia, went missing at the time of the triple shooting and is believed dead. The Crown Prosecution Service suddenly called off the trial, claiming the evidence was insufficient for conviction, despite approving it earlier on the same evidence, and the rumour is that very powerful people had arranged this. Crist's team go to work to try to get at the truth: was Gaudion guilty?
Content warning: a lot of references, though no detail, to a historical gang rape.
The book consists of 500 pages of small print, and I found it very slow going. The padding is extreme, and the dialogue long and waffling. People often make speeches consisting of a whole long paragraph, and most of them sound identical. All in all, I would rate this as an OK 2 stars.
December 4, 2024
It was twenty-five years ago that I first read a novel by Susan Lewis and I have continued to read her writing from time to time over the years. She is a prolific author, who writes across a broad range of genre, crime, thrillers, suspense and family drama. Last year I read A Sicilian Affair which I found captivating and I promised myself to read more of her novels.
With 'Nothing To See Here' the author has written a bumper thriller of just over 500 pages! A cold case, an apparently unsolvable crime is at the centre of the story. Cristy Ward has decided to feature this particular case in her next True Crime Podcast. The Kellon Case Murders is particularly mysterious as sixteen years previously the police appeared to have solved the case. Then suddenly without explanation it was cited that there was not enough evidence to pursue the case against the husband. Will fresh eyes be able to unravel this complicated story?
I loved this such a C21 idea to create story around a podcast theme and it works well. One feels that Cristy, Connor and the team could feature in more novels if the author feels so inclined. With great character portrayal and so many twists and turns that will keep you guessing, this is recommended for any thriller fans that enjoy a substantial read.
Thanks to Net Galley, Harper Collins UK and the author for the opportunity to read and review.
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With 'Nothing To See Here' the author has written a bumper thriller of just over 500 pages! A cold case, an apparently unsolvable crime is at the centre of the story. Cristy Ward has decided to feature this particular case in her next True Crime Podcast. The Kellon Case Murders is particularly mysterious as sixteen years previously the police appeared to have solved the case. Then suddenly without explanation it was cited that there was not enough evidence to pursue the case against the husband. Will fresh eyes be able to unravel this complicated story?
I loved this such a C21 idea to create story around a podcast theme and it works well. One feels that Cristy, Connor and the team could feature in more novels if the author feels so inclined. With great character portrayal and so many twists and turns that will keep you guessing, this is recommended for any thriller fans that enjoy a substantial read.
Thanks to Net Galley, Harper Collins UK and the author for the opportunity to read and review.
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March 28, 2025
2.75*
This book took stamina to get through, it's long, and it feels long. A third could be removed and it wouldn't detract from the story.
Part One was very laborious, it focused a lot, (too much) on Cristy's backstory. Very early on we hear about the breakdown of her marriage and the toll it's taken on her family. This feels like it is repeated and referenced so frequently, and has no bearing on the outcome other than to maybe make Cristy have a vulnerability.
We also didn't need to know the full detail of Cristy's walks to and from work.
Part Two was much more gripping and had a better pace, although did feature two of the weirdest mostly pointless scenes, this did at least give me and some friends a laugh as we were reading this at the same time.
Another really annoying part was, every time Richard's wife, Astrid was mentioned it said "and his wife, Astrid", after Astrid was mentioned once, we all knew who Astrid was.
It all tied up neatly at the end, maybe a bit too neatly.
I wouldn't recommend due to Part One and I'm not in a rush to read more by Susan Lewis. However, on the most part, it was well written.
This book took stamina to get through, it's long, and it feels long. A third could be removed and it wouldn't detract from the story.
Part One was very laborious, it focused a lot, (too much) on Cristy's backstory. Very early on we hear about the breakdown of her marriage and the toll it's taken on her family. This feels like it is repeated and referenced so frequently, and has no bearing on the outcome other than to maybe make Cristy have a vulnerability.
We also didn't need to know the full detail of Cristy's walks to and from work.
Part Two was much more gripping and had a better pace, although did feature two of the weirdest mostly pointless scenes, this did at least give me and some friends a laugh as we were reading this at the same time.
Another really annoying part was, every time Richard's wife, Astrid was mentioned it said "and his wife, Astrid", after Astrid was mentioned once, we all knew who Astrid was.
It all tied up neatly at the end, maybe a bit too neatly.
I wouldn't recommend due to Part One and I'm not in a rush to read more by Susan Lewis. However, on the most part, it was well written.
December 2, 2024
I was granted an ARC of this book on NetGalley and the description really interested me so I was excited to read it. The idea behind this book had a lot of potential for me to really enjoy, however I just didn’t feel like it was gripping and fast paced in the way that I want a thriller to be. It was extremely slow starting and I got a good half of the way through before I felt any great interest in the book.
The first half felt very dragged out with no great progress to the storyline. There were so many characters going on it the book, all of which felt like the author wanted to be main and important characters in the plot, however in my opinion there were too many to actually get your head around who was who. The second half did pick up a bit and I found myself slightly more invested and eager to read on, however it still didn’t blow me away.
I never felt desperate to pick this book up, and how slow paced it was made it really difficult for me to become invested. I really wanted to love this book based on the description, however unfortunately it wasn’t for me and certainly wasn’t one of my favourites that I’ve read recently.
The first half felt very dragged out with no great progress to the storyline. There were so many characters going on it the book, all of which felt like the author wanted to be main and important characters in the plot, however in my opinion there were too many to actually get your head around who was who. The second half did pick up a bit and I found myself slightly more invested and eager to read on, however it still didn’t blow me away.
I never felt desperate to pick this book up, and how slow paced it was made it really difficult for me to become invested. I really wanted to love this book based on the description, however unfortunately it wasn’t for me and certainly wasn’t one of my favourites that I’ve read recently.
December 28, 2024
Would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for letting me read this book
Oh wow a totally different book from this author but man it kicks a punch and leaves you wanting more
A brutal murder occurs 3 women are dead and a young girl is missing at first the husband is arrested and about to go to court where it’s expected he will be sentenced to prison only got the case to be thrown out and nobody is ever arrested or charged with the murders
Until one day a podcast tries to unearth what happened and then all sorts begin to happen ….
Totally diffferent road from the normal but so well written and still in the style of this author thst you really get to know the characters in depth … a welcome change and one I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author
Oh wow a totally different book from this author but man it kicks a punch and leaves you wanting more
A brutal murder occurs 3 women are dead and a young girl is missing at first the husband is arrested and about to go to court where it’s expected he will be sentenced to prison only got the case to be thrown out and nobody is ever arrested or charged with the murders
Until one day a podcast tries to unearth what happened and then all sorts begin to happen ….
Totally diffferent road from the normal but so well written and still in the style of this author thst you really get to know the characters in depth … a welcome change and one I can’t wait to see what’s next from this author
June 23, 2025
I very rarely leave a review but I was so disappointed in this book. I’ve read other books by this author and they’ve all been good. This one was so slow with too many characters making it confusing. I was having to force myself to pick it up and after 185 pages I decided ‘Life’s too short to read a bad book!’
February 11, 2025
Nothing to See Here is a compelling read with twists and turns that keeps you reading .
Four people one family: three are brutally murdered and one child is missing.
Sixteen years later Christy Ward is doing a weekly podcast with hopes that the killer will be brought to justice.
She and the team are stirring up a hornet's nest .
People dont want to relive it and the family for the most part certainly do not want to return to the limelight.
The case seems unsolvable but Hindsight the podcast is more popular than ever and despite threats continue their mission to reveal the truth no matter who is the killer.
The pages turn quickly and I just needed to know who the killer is.
I know who I didnt want it to be.
Settle in for a thrilling ride that captures your attention from start to finish.
Four people one family: three are brutally murdered and one child is missing.
Sixteen years later Christy Ward is doing a weekly podcast with hopes that the killer will be brought to justice.
She and the team are stirring up a hornet's nest .
People dont want to relive it and the family for the most part certainly do not want to return to the limelight.
The case seems unsolvable but Hindsight the podcast is more popular than ever and despite threats continue their mission to reveal the truth no matter who is the killer.
The pages turn quickly and I just needed to know who the killer is.
I know who I didnt want it to be.
Settle in for a thrilling ride that captures your attention from start to finish.
October 8, 2024
Although the premise of this book was good I found the execution excruciatingly slow and I had to force myself to pick it up which is not a good sign for a supposed thriller.
I managed to get half way through this story of a group of podcasters investigating a cold case murder of three women, found slaughtered at home. The husband was originally a suspect but was then released from prison. Christy and her colleagues decide to look into the case again and interview a number of witnesses and people involved.
I can’t believe I got as far as 51% on my kindle and almost nothing had happened apart from recordings and broadcast interviews recorded by the group. I could barely get my head around the members of the podcast team- they were just not memorable. It was also far too long and in the end I could not face reading any more.
I then started to skim read the next few chapters and ultimately decided it was not the book for me. However others might have a different opinion and the 5 star views reflect this.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.
I managed to get half way through this story of a group of podcasters investigating a cold case murder of three women, found slaughtered at home. The husband was originally a suspect but was then released from prison. Christy and her colleagues decide to look into the case again and interview a number of witnesses and people involved.
I can’t believe I got as far as 51% on my kindle and almost nothing had happened apart from recordings and broadcast interviews recorded by the group. I could barely get my head around the members of the podcast team- they were just not memorable. It was also far too long and in the end I could not face reading any more.
I then started to skim read the next few chapters and ultimately decided it was not the book for me. However others might have a different opinion and the 5 star views reflect this.
Thanks to NetGalley and the publishers for my advance copy.
October 20, 2025
Now this is a good book. It had romance, scandal, murder, twists, friendship and more!
Cristy is now a podcaster who decides to cover an unsolved triple murder.
Cristy is now a podcaster who decides to cover an unsolved triple murder.
November 1, 2025
Enjoyed this
December 10, 2024
The story:
In 2008, Lexie Gaudion was killed in a triple murder in her own home, in which her mother and her therapist also lost their lives. On the same day, her 10-year-old daughter Amelia went missing, and has never been found. Initially arrested for the murders, Lexie’s husband David was released before the case was brought to trial, and no further suspects were ever found.
Now, 16 years on, the Hindsight podcast team of Cristy Ward and Connor Church are setting out to discover what really happened that day. Did the police really fail to gather enough evidence to convict David Gaudion of the Kellon Manse Murders? Or has a guilty man been allowed to get away with murder?
My thoughts:
“Nothing to See Here” is the second book I’ve read by Susan Lewis, and I was immediately grabbed by the premise, as a fan of true-crime podcasts!
This set-up works really well, with Cristy and Connor delving into the shocking events of the past via interviews with some of the people closest to the case. Each person they meet adds new revelations, and once their first episode drops, they are inundated with messages and potential leads from the public.
Cristy also has her own issues in her personal life, with her ex-husband Matthew having left her to marry a much younger woman a couple of years before; a woman who is now expecting their first baby and for some reason is desperate to be Cristy’s best friend. Now finally starting to get over Matthew’s betrayal, Cristy is confused by her growing feelings for David Gaudion – a man who might just be a triple murderer…
Much like a true-crime podcast, this book hinges on its solution, and I genuinely didn’t guess what this would be. Definitely worth checking out for fans of fast-paced crime thrillers, with many exciting twists along the way!
In 2008, Lexie Gaudion was killed in a triple murder in her own home, in which her mother and her therapist also lost their lives. On the same day, her 10-year-old daughter Amelia went missing, and has never been found. Initially arrested for the murders, Lexie’s husband David was released before the case was brought to trial, and no further suspects were ever found.
Now, 16 years on, the Hindsight podcast team of Cristy Ward and Connor Church are setting out to discover what really happened that day. Did the police really fail to gather enough evidence to convict David Gaudion of the Kellon Manse Murders? Or has a guilty man been allowed to get away with murder?
My thoughts:
“Nothing to See Here” is the second book I’ve read by Susan Lewis, and I was immediately grabbed by the premise, as a fan of true-crime podcasts!
This set-up works really well, with Cristy and Connor delving into the shocking events of the past via interviews with some of the people closest to the case. Each person they meet adds new revelations, and once their first episode drops, they are inundated with messages and potential leads from the public.
Cristy also has her own issues in her personal life, with her ex-husband Matthew having left her to marry a much younger woman a couple of years before; a woman who is now expecting their first baby and for some reason is desperate to be Cristy’s best friend. Now finally starting to get over Matthew’s betrayal, Cristy is confused by her growing feelings for David Gaudion – a man who might just be a triple murderer…
Much like a true-crime podcast, this book hinges on its solution, and I genuinely didn’t guess what this would be. Definitely worth checking out for fans of fast-paced crime thrillers, with many exciting twists along the way!
November 24, 2024
Free courtesy of Netgalley
I have been reading Susan Lewis's books for over 20 years and this is the greatest book I have read of hers, it is definitely the best book I have read this year, and that is saying something as I've read some wonderful books this year.
Christy Ward and her colleague Connor are starting a podcast feature about the Kellon Manse Murders for their true crime podcast. 3 women, a mother, her daughter and a family friend, who were shot in the home of Lexi Gaudion and Lexi's youngest daughter Amelia is missing, presumed dead. All the evidence points to Lexi's husband David but the case was dropped suddenly and he walked free, no further investigation was carried out.
Christy and Connor start investigating, why David was set free and did he really carry out the murders, they start with interviewing the gardener who found the bodies that fateful day. The podcast gains traction and more people are willing to speak out, along with the trolls looking for Money and fame. Did Lexi belong to a cult and was this a motive for David's actions as she was giving them large sums of money ? The story has lots of twists and turns, but will all the truth be revealed to the listeners.
I think this book should be made into a TV series, as it is definitely written like one. You would be foolish to miss reading this book.
I have been reading Susan Lewis's books for over 20 years and this is the greatest book I have read of hers, it is definitely the best book I have read this year, and that is saying something as I've read some wonderful books this year.
Christy Ward and her colleague Connor are starting a podcast feature about the Kellon Manse Murders for their true crime podcast. 3 women, a mother, her daughter and a family friend, who were shot in the home of Lexi Gaudion and Lexi's youngest daughter Amelia is missing, presumed dead. All the evidence points to Lexi's husband David but the case was dropped suddenly and he walked free, no further investigation was carried out.
Christy and Connor start investigating, why David was set free and did he really carry out the murders, they start with interviewing the gardener who found the bodies that fateful day. The podcast gains traction and more people are willing to speak out, along with the trolls looking for Money and fame. Did Lexi belong to a cult and was this a motive for David's actions as she was giving them large sums of money ? The story has lots of twists and turns, but will all the truth be revealed to the listeners.
I think this book should be made into a TV series, as it is definitely written like one. You would be foolish to miss reading this book.
December 31, 2024
Lewis is a new-to-me author but has written 50 books to date, spanning different genres! Nothing to See Here falls into the thriller category. The story follows podcaster Cristy as she rebuilds her life after separating from her husband and pivots to podcasting to revive her career and give herself some distance work-wise from her ex.
Her latest project is the sixteen-year-old Kellon Manse cold case in which 3 people where murdered: Lexie Gordon, her mother and her therapist. Lexie is a mother of two and on the same day as her murder, her 10 year old daughter Amelia disappeared. Suspicion intinally fell on her husband David but CPS never managed to bring him to trial. The launch of each new episode of the podcasts, encourages people to come out of the woodwork with tips and theories. Despite the obvious mother/daughter and friend relationships between the victims, they are also linked by the same butterfly necklace and talks of branding and cults... There's a dark backstory behind why Lexie left university too.
At 512 pages this is on the lengthy side and I personally felt it could be less drawn out. The story has dark and intriguing undertones but the pacing was too slow for me.
Her latest project is the sixteen-year-old Kellon Manse cold case in which 3 people where murdered: Lexie Gordon, her mother and her therapist. Lexie is a mother of two and on the same day as her murder, her 10 year old daughter Amelia disappeared. Suspicion intinally fell on her husband David but CPS never managed to bring him to trial. The launch of each new episode of the podcasts, encourages people to come out of the woodwork with tips and theories. Despite the obvious mother/daughter and friend relationships between the victims, they are also linked by the same butterfly necklace and talks of branding and cults... There's a dark backstory behind why Lexie left university too.
At 512 pages this is on the lengthy side and I personally felt it could be less drawn out. The story has dark and intriguing undertones but the pacing was too slow for me.
December 21, 2024
This one had me hooked the whole time! I loved how the story is told through both main character POV and snippets of a true crime podcast, it really kept things interesting!
So many details woven in, and with an array of characters to get to know it will have you trying to figure out whodunnit the whole way through! (My guess was waaaaay off 😅)
It's a chunky read at over 500 pages, but I really enjoyed it. I'm now keen to check out other books by Susan Lewis and I loved her writing, it really draws you in.
I'd recommend this for anyone who loves a good mystery thriller - especially if, like me, you also enjoy a true crime podcast!
Thank you to InstaBookTours and the publisher for the review copy of this book!
So many details woven in, and with an array of characters to get to know it will have you trying to figure out whodunnit the whole way through! (My guess was waaaaay off 😅)
It's a chunky read at over 500 pages, but I really enjoyed it. I'm now keen to check out other books by Susan Lewis and I loved her writing, it really draws you in.
I'd recommend this for anyone who loves a good mystery thriller - especially if, like me, you also enjoy a true crime podcast!
Thank you to InstaBookTours and the publisher for the review copy of this book!
October 20, 2024
Phew that was so long too long really it wasn’t a bit like Susan Lewis’s other books I had to keep reading to see who actually had killed the 3 women that were shot in the Gaudian home. Christy and her team started a true crime podcast about the murders everyone thinks that Lexi’s husband David did the murders of her and the other two women but that’s what you have to find out,
I have to be honest had it not been Susan Lewis I would have given up on it.
Thank you to Netgalley and HarperCollins UK for an ARC
March 27, 2025
3.5, rounded up.
I found part 1 of the book to be slow, at times building what felt like unnecessary back plot that wasn’t needed for the main plot.
Overall I enjoyed it but wouldn’t rush to read another of the authors books.
I found part 1 of the book to be slow, at times building what felt like unnecessary back plot that wasn’t needed for the main plot.
Overall I enjoyed it but wouldn’t rush to read another of the authors books.
December 14, 2025
First book Ive read since August and it was so shit I genuinely wondered how I've enjoyed reading. Never trust a main character who is a podcaster. personality blander than aldi white lasagne sauce. so mad rn its unreal.
June 29, 2025
I was all geared up for a massive plot twist at the end - there wasn’t one 😞
A very predictable story with unlikeable characters.
Such a shame as the premise was good.
I feel like I’ve wasted nine days of my life!
A very predictable story with unlikeable characters.
Such a shame as the premise was good.
I feel like I’ve wasted nine days of my life!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 26, 2025
I’m a massive fan of the author, so I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this.
I enjoyed the podcast aspect of this and the dynamics of the Hindsight team, I listened to this and the episodes came across so well, I definitely will look out for more audiobooks that include podcasts.
I loved Cristy as a character, I couldn’t decided what was more eventful, her work life or her personal life, she needed an award for just dealing with Matthew!! I would love to see more of her, her romance and Hindsight.
A must read for for fans of the author and true crime.
I enjoyed the podcast aspect of this and the dynamics of the Hindsight team, I listened to this and the episodes came across so well, I definitely will look out for more audiobooks that include podcasts.
I loved Cristy as a character, I couldn’t decided what was more eventful, her work life or her personal life, she needed an award for just dealing with Matthew!! I would love to see more of her, her romance and Hindsight.
A must read for for fans of the author and true crime.
August 18, 2025
I found this one a real struggle to get through and probably would have given up if I wasn’t so stubborn about finishing books. To me, it didn’t feel like a thriller—or even much of a mystery. The beginning was very slow, with plenty of dialogue but not much actually happening. I figured out the ending about halfway in, and honestly think the book could have been half the length. It’s very heavy on podcast-style conversations, so if you enjoy a slow-paced crime story with that format, this might be more your thing.
March 5, 2025
★★★★.5
Hindsight, a true crime podcast, is investigating the Kellon Manse Murders—a case involving a triple murder and a child’s disappearance committed sixteen years ago that remains unsolved. Podcast producers Christy and Connor are trying to understand why a case that seemed practically solved ended abruptly before it even went to trial, how the main suspect walked free, and why no other suspects were ever identified, leaving the case seemingly dropped.
”Something was very wrong with the way just about everything to do with that case was handled.“
At first, information is difficult to obtain. But once the first episode airs, public interest surges, and suddenly, everyone has something to say—except for the people Christy and Connor most want to hear from: David Gaudion, the prime suspect sixteen years ago, and his mother, Cynthia, who vanished at the same time…
”He conformed very well to the profile of a psychopath.“
With podcast-style crime novels at an all-time high, Susan Lewis's approach felt both fresh and intriguing. Though we hear clips from the podcast episodes throughout the story, the book reads more like a police procedural. Christy’s straightforward and determined attitude consistently impressed me, especially considering that she had little formal power yet managed to uncover so much through her interviews.
Susan Lewis did a fantastic job weaving the narrative and shifting perceptions—not just introducing conflicting statements but entire versions of events, each as believable as the last. I had no idea who was guilty, the plot was very well crafted!
This is quite a chunky book at 500 pages, but it’s very well executed. I’d recommend it to true crime fans as well as lovers of police procedurals!
Hindsight, a true crime podcast, is investigating the Kellon Manse Murders—a case involving a triple murder and a child’s disappearance committed sixteen years ago that remains unsolved. Podcast producers Christy and Connor are trying to understand why a case that seemed practically solved ended abruptly before it even went to trial, how the main suspect walked free, and why no other suspects were ever identified, leaving the case seemingly dropped.
”Something was very wrong with the way just about everything to do with that case was handled.“
At first, information is difficult to obtain. But once the first episode airs, public interest surges, and suddenly, everyone has something to say—except for the people Christy and Connor most want to hear from: David Gaudion, the prime suspect sixteen years ago, and his mother, Cynthia, who vanished at the same time…
”He conformed very well to the profile of a psychopath.“
With podcast-style crime novels at an all-time high, Susan Lewis's approach felt both fresh and intriguing. Though we hear clips from the podcast episodes throughout the story, the book reads more like a police procedural. Christy’s straightforward and determined attitude consistently impressed me, especially considering that she had little formal power yet managed to uncover so much through her interviews.
Susan Lewis did a fantastic job weaving the narrative and shifting perceptions—not just introducing conflicting statements but entire versions of events, each as believable as the last. I had no idea who was guilty, the plot was very well crafted!
This is quite a chunky book at 500 pages, but it’s very well executed. I’d recommend it to true crime fans as well as lovers of police procedurals!
December 29, 2024
4.5 / 5.0
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, first time reading a Susan Lewis book and first time reading a whooping 501 pages booked in less than 2 days. The writing, quality, detail of plot truely makes the pages fly. The way the book has been written is incredibly enticing, wanting you to read more. I was invested right from the start. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve not read a book like a plot similar to this series, but I was simply drawn- the unpredictable nature, the twists I could not tell who was response and who was involved. Credit to Lewis for making such a high quality book, throughout the 500 pages! You’ll tend to find that books over 450 pages either has too many filler pages, random scenes or plots that are long winded- this book does not have any of that!
The book follows the events 16 years ago where three people were murdered at Kellon house, and one girl missing. A podcast turns its attention to the killings, and brings this cold case back to life for the public to listen, asking and knocking on the doors- the questions that no one answered but more importantly why no one was brought to justice. It’s easy to overlook this plot and think how boring- but I tend to find the plots with the most simple plots end up being bangers.
I will keep a close eye for Lewis’s books moving forward- it’s a great book to invest in!
Thoroughly enjoyed reading this book, first time reading a Susan Lewis book and first time reading a whooping 501 pages booked in less than 2 days. The writing, quality, detail of plot truely makes the pages fly. The way the book has been written is incredibly enticing, wanting you to read more. I was invested right from the start. Maybe it’s the fact that I’ve not read a book like a plot similar to this series, but I was simply drawn- the unpredictable nature, the twists I could not tell who was response and who was involved. Credit to Lewis for making such a high quality book, throughout the 500 pages! You’ll tend to find that books over 450 pages either has too many filler pages, random scenes or plots that are long winded- this book does not have any of that!
The book follows the events 16 years ago where three people were murdered at Kellon house, and one girl missing. A podcast turns its attention to the killings, and brings this cold case back to life for the public to listen, asking and knocking on the doors- the questions that no one answered but more importantly why no one was brought to justice. It’s easy to overlook this plot and think how boring- but I tend to find the plots with the most simple plots end up being bangers.
I will keep a close eye for Lewis’s books moving forward- it’s a great book to invest in!
August 3, 2025
It was quite slow to get going for me, but then picked up the pace. Didn't have the feel of a murder mystery or a thriller, somehow was neither but I'm not sure what I would call it. Everything felt not quite as fleshed out or real as I'd expect, except the plot but even then there were things I felt were brought up by the characters that were never resolved or explained. Despite all that I liked the slow pace and drip feed of information and I am interested in the characters so will read the next one.
August 3, 2025
A 3.5 stars, solid read, and one which was entertaining if a little drawn out.
Our man character hosts a radio podcast exploring cold cases. She has been intrigued by the case of the murders of three women and the aborted prosecution of the husband.
Christy is intrigued by who might be responsible for the murders of Lexi, her mother and friend. In her podcast she aims to explore the situation and to examine circumstances surrounding the shootings.
The deaths are, perhaps inevitably, more than were first told. Nobody quite knows who to trust, but we do eventually get answers.
Our man character hosts a radio podcast exploring cold cases. She has been intrigued by the case of the murders of three women and the aborted prosecution of the husband.
Christy is intrigued by who might be responsible for the murders of Lexi, her mother and friend. In her podcast she aims to explore the situation and to examine circumstances surrounding the shootings.
The deaths are, perhaps inevitably, more than were first told. Nobody quite knows who to trust, but we do eventually get answers.
February 4, 2025
3.5 stars. This book was probably 50-100 pages too long for what happened, but the overall plot line was engaging.
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