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What Happened Next
“Hill takes things in surprising and inspired directions, and populates the action with remarkably well-shaded characters. This is an absolute treat.”
—Publishers Weekly (*starred review*)
“Taut and intense, this novel is sure to set every reader who picks it up on edge…What Happened Next is certainly one of Hill’s best works.”
—FirstCLUE
A young man investigating his father’s crimes is determined to uncover the truth in a gripping novel of suspense about family secrets, betrayal, and the weight of the past.
What do I remember about the murder on the lake?
Charlie Kilgore was too young to remember anything, really, about how events on the lake unfolded twenty-five years ago. He just knows what he’s been told: that his father stabbed a man to death, left Charlie’s mother critically wounded, and then disappeared, never to be seen again. Now Charlie believes there must be more to what happened.
Using the shards of the story he’s uncovered so far as the heart of a true crime podcast, Charlie returns to his hometown in the foothills of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Old friends, family, authorities, and even collateral victims have moved on, and no one wants to dredge up what’s long forgotten. Except Charlie. He wants to know what could have transformed a quiet man into a monster. And what happened next.
But when Charlie starts asking questions of people with so much to hide, getting to the truth becomes dangerous. Because on this lake—in this family—the past isn’t dead and buried at all. In fact, it’s back with a vengeance.
—Publishers Weekly (*starred review*)
“Taut and intense, this novel is sure to set every reader who picks it up on edge…What Happened Next is certainly one of Hill’s best works.”
—FirstCLUE
A young man investigating his father’s crimes is determined to uncover the truth in a gripping novel of suspense about family secrets, betrayal, and the weight of the past.
What do I remember about the murder on the lake?
Charlie Kilgore was too young to remember anything, really, about how events on the lake unfolded twenty-five years ago. He just knows what he’s been told: that his father stabbed a man to death, left Charlie’s mother critically wounded, and then disappeared, never to be seen again. Now Charlie believes there must be more to what happened.
Using the shards of the story he’s uncovered so far as the heart of a true crime podcast, Charlie returns to his hometown in the foothills of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Old friends, family, authorities, and even collateral victims have moved on, and no one wants to dredge up what’s long forgotten. Except Charlie. He wants to know what could have transformed a quiet man into a monster. And what happened next.
But when Charlie starts asking questions of people with so much to hide, getting to the truth becomes dangerous. Because on this lake—in this family—the past isn’t dead and buried at all. In fact, it’s back with a vengeance.
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First published April 1, 2026
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Edwin Hill
8 books779 followersEdwin Hill is the Edgar and Agatha Award–nominated author of the standalone thrillers What Happened Next, Who to Believe, and The Secrets We Share, and three mysteries featuring Harvard-librarian Hester Thursby Little Comfort, The Missing Ones, and Watch Her. He has been featured in Us Weekly magazine, received starred reviews in Publishers Weekly, Kirkus Reviews, Booklist, and Library Journal, and was recognized as one of Six Crime Writers to Watch in Mystery Scene magazine. Edwin lives in Roslindale, Massachusetts, with his partner, Michael, and his favorite reviewer, their Lab Edith Ann, who likes Edwin’s first drafts enough to eat them.
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May 6, 2026
2.5/5 ★
An interesting premise and strong small-town atmosphere, even if the investigation itself didn’t fully pull me in.
In What Happened Next, Charlie Kilgore returns to his hometown to uncover the truth behind the violent crime that shattered his family decades earlier, only to discover that the past isn’t as buried as everyone wants him to believe.
After absolutely loving Edwin Hill’s last two novels (Who to Believe - 5★ and The Secrets We Share - 5★), I put his future books on “auto-buy alert.” I was really hoping for the same twisty, unputdownable experience with this one. While I didn’t feel the same way about What Happened Next, it still had Hill’s writing style and a strong small-town atmosphere, even if the mystery itself didn’t grip me as much as I hoped.
Starting with the premise, I thought the central mystery and the podcast angle sounded very interesting. Charlie returns to his hometown to uncover the secrets surrounding what his father did, and that setup has all the ingredients for a dark, layered small-town mystery. Sadly, the opening chapter gave away a bit more context than I personally wanted upfront, which took me out of the story a little and made the mystery feel less urgent than when I started.
The characters and setting are well thought out and developed. There are a decent number of characters to remember, and at first I struggled to keep everyone straight, but as the story went on, their distinct personalities helped make them easier to distinguish. I really liked the small-town setting of Hero, New Hampshire. It had that familiar, claustrophobic feeling where everyone knows everyone, everyone has history, and no secret ever feels completely safe.
I think I would have enjoyed this story more if we followed more than just Charlie’s perspective. There were a lot of interesting side characters who felt like they had more to offer, and I would have loved to see the mystery unfold through a few additional viewpoints. With a story built around a small town and buried secrets, I think multiple perspectives could have made it even more tense.
Charlie didn’t fully work for me as a protagonist. I felt as if he was all over the place emotionally in ways that didn’t always feel consistent. He does this for work, but I didn’t always get that impression from the way he handled the podcast and interviews. I never fully felt like he was actively uncovering leads. At times, it felt more like he was moving from one person to the next while they avoided answering him, so the investigation didn’t feel like it was building for a lot of the book.
In terms of a small-town mystery, I do think this one is solid, even though it isn’t my favorite I’ve read. The atmosphere worked for me, and I appreciated the way the town itself felt connected to the mystery.
As far as twists go, I wasn’t shocked by much in this story. Although I didn’t guess or expect everything that happened, I never had one of those standout moments where I had to stop and process a reveal. Part of that may be because my interest in the main mystery kept going in and out as the story progressed.
Overall, I feel mixed on this one. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t connect with it in the way I hoped I would, especially after loving Hill’s previous two novels so much. I’d still recommend What Happened Next to fans of character-driven small-town mysteries, but I wouldn’t recommend it as widely as I would Who to Believe or The Secrets We Share. Read those if you haven’t!
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An interesting premise and strong small-town atmosphere, even if the investigation itself didn’t fully pull me in.
In What Happened Next, Charlie Kilgore returns to his hometown to uncover the truth behind the violent crime that shattered his family decades earlier, only to discover that the past isn’t as buried as everyone wants him to believe.
After absolutely loving Edwin Hill’s last two novels (Who to Believe - 5★ and The Secrets We Share - 5★), I put his future books on “auto-buy alert.” I was really hoping for the same twisty, unputdownable experience with this one. While I didn’t feel the same way about What Happened Next, it still had Hill’s writing style and a strong small-town atmosphere, even if the mystery itself didn’t grip me as much as I hoped.
Starting with the premise, I thought the central mystery and the podcast angle sounded very interesting. Charlie returns to his hometown to uncover the secrets surrounding what his father did, and that setup has all the ingredients for a dark, layered small-town mystery. Sadly, the opening chapter gave away a bit more context than I personally wanted upfront, which took me out of the story a little and made the mystery feel less urgent than when I started.
The characters and setting are well thought out and developed. There are a decent number of characters to remember, and at first I struggled to keep everyone straight, but as the story went on, their distinct personalities helped make them easier to distinguish. I really liked the small-town setting of Hero, New Hampshire. It had that familiar, claustrophobic feeling where everyone knows everyone, everyone has history, and no secret ever feels completely safe.
I think I would have enjoyed this story more if we followed more than just Charlie’s perspective. There were a lot of interesting side characters who felt like they had more to offer, and I would have loved to see the mystery unfold through a few additional viewpoints. With a story built around a small town and buried secrets, I think multiple perspectives could have made it even more tense.
Charlie didn’t fully work for me as a protagonist. I felt as if he was all over the place emotionally in ways that didn’t always feel consistent. He does this for work, but I didn’t always get that impression from the way he handled the podcast and interviews. I never fully felt like he was actively uncovering leads. At times, it felt more like he was moving from one person to the next while they avoided answering him, so the investigation didn’t feel like it was building for a lot of the book.
In terms of a small-town mystery, I do think this one is solid, even though it isn’t my favorite I’ve read. The atmosphere worked for me, and I appreciated the way the town itself felt connected to the mystery.
As far as twists go, I wasn’t shocked by much in this story. Although I didn’t guess or expect everything that happened, I never had one of those standout moments where I had to stop and process a reveal. Part of that may be because my interest in the main mystery kept going in and out as the story progressed.
Overall, I feel mixed on this one. I didn’t dislike it, but I also didn’t connect with it in the way I hoped I would, especially after loving Hill’s previous two novels so much. I’d still recommend What Happened Next to fans of character-driven small-town mysteries, but I wouldn’t recommend it as widely as I would Who to Believe or The Secrets We Share. Read those if you haven’t!
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March 27, 2026
(2.5 ⭐️) This book started off strong by handing us the players and the murder right off the bat, which I thought was so interesting. I thought we would be following along with Charlie as he unraveled a story he had always accepted as truth. Then… it just went downhill both in storytelling and plot. Charlie was such an idiot of a main character who just always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. The whole Freya plot felt irrelevant and was only there to justify who the mastermind was. The twist involving the original murder was brilliant… and yet it was lost in the shuffle of all the other useless information and side plots/characters that I didn’t even get excited at its reveal! I get so frustrated when a book has amazing potential and the elements of a good story but manages to completely lose its way.
April 19, 2026
What Happened Next by Edwin Hill has a synopsis that promises secrets being uncovered by a young man 25 years after his father murdered a man, nearly murdered his mother, and then disappeared into the New Hampshire wilderness, never to be seen again. It delivers.
Charlie Kilgore has grown up in the shadow of these tragic events that occurred when he was just an infant. Although he knows what happened through articles and some conversations with his mother and brother, he doesn’t know it all and admittedly still has questions. So when the radio station he works for begins getting into podcasts, he decides to do one on this juicy story from his own past. He travels back to his small New Hampshire lakeside town and begins asking questions, and the spool of his life begins unraveling faster than he can keep up.
The first question I ask myself when I review a mystery or thriller is, “How quickly did I figure out what happened for myself?” This book fits nicely into my second favorite answer category. I had guessed parts of it, but there were enough twists and red herrings that I wasn’t fully confident in myself.
I was particularly impressed by the character depth. Even the more minor characters felt layered with secrets and motivations that made sense. I watched their relationships begin, evolve, and end, and didn’t feel lost along the way. No one is ever exactly who they seem, and in a novel like this, that fact gets amplified until it’s dangerous. This makes it a lot of fun to read.
The story is told entirely in the first person by Charlie himself. I knew exactly what was happening around him and how he felt about it. I was right there for all of his musings, doubts, and revelations. Charlie and I became close, in a sense. The story is told with a quiet, conversational suspense that lets the darkness creep in instead of announcing itself. The dialogue feels natural, almost offhand, like people talking while not quite saying everything. The author doesn’t rely on dramatics, but delivers the story in a way that is understated but loaded. All the dark things that have happened and will happen are delivered in a matter-of-fact way; that casualness builds a steady sense of unease. The prose isn’t flowery or lyrical, but it is firmly in control, smooth and invisible, quietly moving you forward and slowly tightening its grip. Details are purposeful but used sparingly.
This is the kind of book a person could read in one sitting if they wished. It held my interest throughout. It reminds me somewhat of Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman and In the Woods by Tana French. If you enjoyed either of these books, I suspect What Happened Next would be a good read to have happen next for you. See what I did there? Ha! I’d also recommend it to anyone who enjoys literary suspense with emotional fallout and just enough murder to keep things interesting.
Nerd Rating: 🤓🤓🤓🤓— secrets that won’t stay buried
Let's Discuss:
Would you dig into your own family’s darkest secrets… or leave them buried?
I read a digital copy made available by Thomas & Mercer through NetGalley, and this review reflects my honest opinion.
Charlie Kilgore has grown up in the shadow of these tragic events that occurred when he was just an infant. Although he knows what happened through articles and some conversations with his mother and brother, he doesn’t know it all and admittedly still has questions. So when the radio station he works for begins getting into podcasts, he decides to do one on this juicy story from his own past. He travels back to his small New Hampshire lakeside town and begins asking questions, and the spool of his life begins unraveling faster than he can keep up.
The first question I ask myself when I review a mystery or thriller is, “How quickly did I figure out what happened for myself?” This book fits nicely into my second favorite answer category. I had guessed parts of it, but there were enough twists and red herrings that I wasn’t fully confident in myself.
I was particularly impressed by the character depth. Even the more minor characters felt layered with secrets and motivations that made sense. I watched their relationships begin, evolve, and end, and didn’t feel lost along the way. No one is ever exactly who they seem, and in a novel like this, that fact gets amplified until it’s dangerous. This makes it a lot of fun to read.
The story is told entirely in the first person by Charlie himself. I knew exactly what was happening around him and how he felt about it. I was right there for all of his musings, doubts, and revelations. Charlie and I became close, in a sense. The story is told with a quiet, conversational suspense that lets the darkness creep in instead of announcing itself. The dialogue feels natural, almost offhand, like people talking while not quite saying everything. The author doesn’t rely on dramatics, but delivers the story in a way that is understated but loaded. All the dark things that have happened and will happen are delivered in a matter-of-fact way; that casualness builds a steady sense of unease. The prose isn’t flowery or lyrical, but it is firmly in control, smooth and invisible, quietly moving you forward and slowly tightening its grip. Details are purposeful but used sparingly.
This is the kind of book a person could read in one sitting if they wished. It held my interest throughout. It reminds me somewhat of Lady in the Lake by Laura Lippman and In the Woods by Tana French. If you enjoyed either of these books, I suspect What Happened Next would be a good read to have happen next for you. See what I did there? Ha! I’d also recommend it to anyone who enjoys literary suspense with emotional fallout and just enough murder to keep things interesting.
Nerd Rating: 🤓🤓🤓🤓— secrets that won’t stay buried
Let's Discuss:
Would you dig into your own family’s darkest secrets… or leave them buried?
I read a digital copy made available by Thomas & Mercer through NetGalley, and this review reflects my honest opinion.
October 17, 2025
Charlie was an infant who witnessed a terrible crime decades ago. His father killed a man, attacked his mom, and then disappeared. This is one of those stories where you just know the past crime didn’t happen like it’s always been believed. The question is what really went down and how easy it will be for Charlie to get the answers? He’s twenty-five now and returns home to ask questions (you know how that will go) and possibly create a podcast about the entire scenario. What could possibly go wrong?
You may have read stories like this before, but something about this one was different for me. Maybe it’s just the author’s writing, but I was immediately drawn in. The fact that Charlie is close friends with the daughter of the victim, even all these years later, was an interesting take. And there are many characters he comes across who were here at the time and could make either good suspects or good allies, but determining which isn’t so easy. I liked that he kept pushing and didn’t just blindly trust people close to him, like it often happens in stories like this.
I really enjoyed this book and will be checking out more by this author. I like his style and the way he provides a good, solid mystery to sink into.
You may have read stories like this before, but something about this one was different for me. Maybe it’s just the author’s writing, but I was immediately drawn in. The fact that Charlie is close friends with the daughter of the victim, even all these years later, was an interesting take. And there are many characters he comes across who were here at the time and could make either good suspects or good allies, but determining which isn’t so easy. I liked that he kept pushing and didn’t just blindly trust people close to him, like it often happens in stories like this.
I really enjoyed this book and will be checking out more by this author. I like his style and the way he provides a good, solid mystery to sink into.
March 15, 2026
Needed a quick read. Almost DNF, but I honestly was too lazy to find a different book. But I honestly would not recommend. I can’t find the right words to describe how the characters were lacking depth and just annoying. I was curious about how it would end and I could not have been more disappointed.
A twelve year old was somehow convinced to become a murderer? And then he lived a normal life after? The main character’s stand in father turned out to be an obsessive psychopath? The main character’s birth mom was actually his aunt and it turns out to be no big deal to him even though he’s been obsessed with finding out who he is the whole book? Yeah none of it tracks. Annoyed, frustrated, very mildly entertained.
A twelve year old was somehow convinced to become a murderer? And then he lived a normal life after? The main character’s stand in father turned out to be an obsessive psychopath? The main character’s birth mom was actually his aunt and it turns out to be no big deal to him even though he’s been obsessed with finding out who he is the whole book? Yeah none of it tracks. Annoyed, frustrated, very mildly entertained.
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January 24, 2026
This was my first publication by this author and I was gripped from the first chapter. Passing the early hours of morning reading the whole story as I wanted to see who was guilty and how Charlie’s character would develop.
When Charlie Kilmer has believed his father to be guilty of murdering a man 20+ years ago and leaving another woman seriously wounded from a knife attack before he vanishes without a trace, Charlie has always thought there must be more to this terrible tragedy but he doesn’t know what that may be….
Charlie is a podcast creator by profession and uses his skills to try and uncover what truly happened all those years ago.
When suspicious occurrences begin to happen leaving everyone in fear that a stalker is in their town the Police begin to question Charlie about his involvement as he seems to be the person always caught with the ‘wrong place wrong time’ scenario although he appears to be innocent and has time stamped recordings to prove his innocence.
But one night when he discovers things aren’t adding up correctly, the one thing he has always been told was impossible, was in fact true!
When Charlie Kilmer has believed his father to be guilty of murdering a man 20+ years ago and leaving another woman seriously wounded from a knife attack before he vanishes without a trace, Charlie has always thought there must be more to this terrible tragedy but he doesn’t know what that may be….
Charlie is a podcast creator by profession and uses his skills to try and uncover what truly happened all those years ago.
When suspicious occurrences begin to happen leaving everyone in fear that a stalker is in their town the Police begin to question Charlie about his involvement as he seems to be the person always caught with the ‘wrong place wrong time’ scenario although he appears to be innocent and has time stamped recordings to prove his innocence.
But one night when he discovers things aren’t adding up correctly, the one thing he has always been told was impossible, was in fact true!
October 28, 2025
I am a big Edwin Hill fan--I've liked everything I've read by him, and he will continue to be a must-read author for me. This novel, a stand-alone, has loads of elements that pulled me in: set in a lakefront community (and, indeed, a lake house is central to the plot); a murder from the narrator's history that he is back home to explore; the narrator's motivation, aside from it being his personal history--his father killed his mother's lover and almost killed her while he and his older brother escaped on their boat onto the lake--of potentially unraveling this mystery to create a podcast (I have no idea why I love books about podcasters!); and even a missing, murderous father whom the narrator seems to glimpse from time to time. It's really loaded.
Overall, I thought this was a solidly paced novel with really good plotting. The last 20% buzzed along as I tried to figure out who, in this motley cast of characters, might be guilty and who might be innocent. Also, I really like that Hill doesn't always pull his punches: characters aren't safe just because they seem central to the story lines so you really can't predict what will happen next (yeah, I see what I did there--it really wasn't intentional 😊).
Compared to other books I've read by Hill, this one seemed to be a bit slower with more telling than showing. I might be being a little unfair here; it's because I have so loved Hill's other works that I might be--in comparison--calling this one slower. He has just set the bar really high in general for me. Regardless, this is still a solid novel well worth reading. I look forward to whatever he puts out next.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for an ARC of this book.
Overall, I thought this was a solidly paced novel with really good plotting. The last 20% buzzed along as I tried to figure out who, in this motley cast of characters, might be guilty and who might be innocent. Also, I really like that Hill doesn't always pull his punches: characters aren't safe just because they seem central to the story lines so you really can't predict what will happen next (yeah, I see what I did there--it really wasn't intentional 😊).
Compared to other books I've read by Hill, this one seemed to be a bit slower with more telling than showing. I might be being a little unfair here; it's because I have so loved Hill's other works that I might be--in comparison--calling this one slower. He has just set the bar really high in general for me. Regardless, this is still a solid novel well worth reading. I look forward to whatever he puts out next.
Thank you to Netgalley, the publisher, and the author for an ARC of this book.
March 21, 2026
This was close to 4.5⭐️ because it kept me engaged and I found myself not wanting to put it down. I liked the ending and the little twists. Not bad for a Prime First Reads!
March 6, 2026
I never leave a review, but…
Once I was invested in this story, I had to binge to the end. One of my fave books of the year!
Once I was invested in this story, I had to binge to the end. One of my fave books of the year!
April 1, 2026
Meh.. 🫤 The idea of the blurb sounded awesome. I expected a bit more small town gossip and hidden truths. Also had some inconsistencies with the flow of the story. Like one minute he watched someone get out of the water and go into the house. The next he says he left while the person was still swimming. It wasn’t told as if this person was trying to hide something either. Was just an oversight in the timeline. Overall not the worse mystery type book I’ve read but it could’ve used maybe some rework of the flow/plot. This is just my opinion.
March 16, 2026
Minor Mystery
This was a crime drama mixed with family drama. While the story was interesting it did not keep me hanging on. It had a few too many characters to keep track of.
This was a crime drama mixed with family drama. While the story was interesting it did not keep me hanging on. It had a few too many characters to keep track of.
March 22, 2026
A few too many twists.
2.5 rounded up to 3. I love a good mystery as much as the next reader, but this one was more of a big mess than a mystery. Charlie comes back to the town where his father killed his neighbor and left his wife for dead, then disappeared, to make a podcast about the mystery as he tries to unravel it. Unfortunately Charlie’s questions stir up nothing but trouble, and everybody seems to have a secret or two to protect.
Unfortunately I found Charlie to be ignorant as well as naive, and even his youth (a “child” of 24) doesn’t excuse some of the bone-headed things he does. Although we finally get to the truth (at least I think we did) it was an exhausting and drawn-out trip!
2.5 rounded up to 3. I love a good mystery as much as the next reader, but this one was more of a big mess than a mystery. Charlie comes back to the town where his father killed his neighbor and left his wife for dead, then disappeared, to make a podcast about the mystery as he tries to unravel it. Unfortunately Charlie’s questions stir up nothing but trouble, and everybody seems to have a secret or two to protect.
Unfortunately I found Charlie to be ignorant as well as naive, and even his youth (a “child” of 24) doesn’t excuse some of the bone-headed things he does. Although we finally get to the truth (at least I think we did) it was an exhausting and drawn-out trip!
March 13, 2026
This book's description drew me in because I'd just gotten finished watching a TV show about a father who was a serial killer. I was hooked on it, and I guess I was in the mood for reading about murder. I don't often read mysteries, but after finishing this book, I can honestly say I'm interested in reading more from this new-to-me author.
The narrative pulled me in immediately. I enjoyed the first person POV for this piece. Charlie Kilgore is a podcaster, looking to turn his family's tragedy into a story for a true crime podcast. As Charlie was a baby when the murder took place, the reader learns along with him about the events of that fateful night. There are dark family secrets, and one by one, Charlie must uncover the truth about "What Happened Next."
There were moments when I thought I figured it out, but the twists kept coming. The story was compelling and kept me turning pages well into the night. I had a clear image in my head from the descriptions of the vivid characters who became the list of suspects and the lush New Hampshire lakeside setting where the murder took place.
I really became engrossed in this book. Now that I've finished, I'm still not sure how I feel about the ending. I'm still processing all that I read, but I really can say this was an entertaining book. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an escape from our reality to dip their toes into Charlie Kilgore's podcasting world.
The narrative pulled me in immediately. I enjoyed the first person POV for this piece. Charlie Kilgore is a podcaster, looking to turn his family's tragedy into a story for a true crime podcast. As Charlie was a baby when the murder took place, the reader learns along with him about the events of that fateful night. There are dark family secrets, and one by one, Charlie must uncover the truth about "What Happened Next."
There were moments when I thought I figured it out, but the twists kept coming. The story was compelling and kept me turning pages well into the night. I had a clear image in my head from the descriptions of the vivid characters who became the list of suspects and the lush New Hampshire lakeside setting where the murder took place.
I really became engrossed in this book. Now that I've finished, I'm still not sure how I feel about the ending. I'm still processing all that I read, but I really can say this was an entertaining book. I'd recommend it to anyone looking for an escape from our reality to dip their toes into Charlie Kilgore's podcasting world.
April 26, 2026
Gripping
This book was absolutely captivating from start to finish. I found myself completely engrossed and couldn't set it down. The plot moved at such a swift pace, keeping me on the edge of my seat. I truly appreciated the complexity woven throughout the narrative. It was delightfully intricate, offering many layers to uncover. The suspense was masterfully built, ensuring I was guessing right up until the very last moment. This is a truly remarkable reading experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling story.
This book was absolutely captivating from start to finish. I found myself completely engrossed and couldn't set it down. The plot moved at such a swift pace, keeping me on the edge of my seat. I truly appreciated the complexity woven throughout the narrative. It was delightfully intricate, offering many layers to uncover. The suspense was masterfully built, ensuring I was guessing right up until the very last moment. This is a truly remarkable reading experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a thrilling story.
May 1, 2026
I’ll give it to the author - did not see any of this coming 🤣 lowkey was invested and the book posed so many questions but I’m glad it got wrapped up in the end
April 25, 2026
Mr. Hill has a new fan!
Really enjoyed this story with all the twists and turns! Looking forward to enjoy more of this talented author's work.
Really enjoyed this story with all the twists and turns! Looking forward to enjoy more of this talented author's work.
April 21, 2026
WOW! Riveting storyline.
This book was captivating. You are caught up in the mystery from the beginning and it just keeps drawing you in. One of the best books I’ve read in quite some time.
This book was captivating. You are caught up in the mystery from the beginning and it just keeps drawing you in. One of the best books I’ve read in quite some time.
April 19, 2026
What happened next brilliant
Great read could not put it down, kept you thinking who done it until nearly the end.
Great author more please 😃
Great read could not put it down, kept you thinking who done it until nearly the end.
Great author more please 😃
April 19, 2026
Well told
A great mystery revealed page after page right to the very surprise ending. A great group of characters that I came to know as family
A great mystery revealed page after page right to the very surprise ending. A great group of characters that I came to know as family
April 11, 2026
Smooth plot, intriguing characters, fun read!
Smooth plot, intriguing characters, fun read! My first time reading Edwin Hill, was pleasantly surprised and will be immediately looking into what else is available by him. I fully enjoyed his writing style, the character development and enjoyable storytelling. I felt like I was sitting with a really good friend and enjoying the inside story.
Smooth plot, intriguing characters, fun read! My first time reading Edwin Hill, was pleasantly surprised and will be immediately looking into what else is available by him. I fully enjoyed his writing style, the character development and enjoyable storytelling. I felt like I was sitting with a really good friend and enjoying the inside story.
April 13, 2026
Loved it!
I had an inkling early on for what turned out to be only part of the mystery, but there were more twists than I counted on. I do love a book I can’t quite figure out until the end is near.
I had an inkling early on for what turned out to be only part of the mystery, but there were more twists than I counted on. I do love a book I can’t quite figure out until the end is near.
April 11, 2026
engrossing read
i found What Happened Next by Edwin Hill to be a real page turner. There were just enough twists and turns to keep me interested and wondering "What Next?!".
The characters were well rounded and secrets abound everywhere Charlie, our main character, looks and doesn't look.
This is a quick read and an enjoyable one. I think this would be a great summer read.
i found What Happened Next by Edwin Hill to be a real page turner. There were just enough twists and turns to keep me interested and wondering "What Next?!".
The characters were well rounded and secrets abound everywhere Charlie, our main character, looks and doesn't look.
This is a quick read and an enjoyable one. I think this would be a great summer read.
March 30, 2026
Disappointed
Sorry I bought this one. Just could not get interested in the story or the characters. Ending was more of the same!!
Sorry I bought this one. Just could not get interested in the story or the characters. Ending was more of the same!!
April 3, 2026
Good read with interesting characters. I tried to guess who did what but plenty of surprises. Worth a read but not gripping.
March 16, 2026
Solid story, just wish there was kind of more of a twist. I thought that maybe Freya actually played more a part in the murder. Some stuff pretty repetitive and could e been shorter.
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March 21, 2026
I did not like any of the characters - they all seemed shallow and narcissistic with no morals or integrity. Casual approach to drug use, the value of life, and sex. Waste of my time and basically just skimmed the last half of the book to find out the ending.
March 20, 2026
I tried to enjoy my his. But it was pretty convoluted as a crime novel goes. Too many twists and turns. The characters were not believable. Too much death for one family and it wasn’t suspense driven.
April 6, 2026
I thought this had a lot of promise from the synopsis, and the first couple of chapters got me interested but sadly it faded pretty quickly.
The story revolves around Charlie and his quest to find out the truth of his father’s disappearance after he committed murder - did he really die or has he been missing all these years.
None of the characters are particularly likeable or believable, and the storylines and relationships are muddled, repetitive, and a bit stupid. The so called twists had me rolling my eyes in frustration rather than shock, and the ending felt rushed and over the top. Not for me I’m afraid, and I found it a really hard slog to finish.
The story revolves around Charlie and his quest to find out the truth of his father’s disappearance after he committed murder - did he really die or has he been missing all these years.
None of the characters are particularly likeable or believable, and the storylines and relationships are muddled, repetitive, and a bit stupid. The so called twists had me rolling my eyes in frustration rather than shock, and the ending felt rushed and over the top. Not for me I’m afraid, and I found it a really hard slog to finish.
April 5, 2026
So much potential and started off so well. Then the protagonist turned into a complete idiot and the character interactions started making no sense and became repetitive. Too bad because this really could have been something good.
April 25, 2026
Exciting through the end!
This is one of the best books I’ve read in awhile. it captured my interest at the beginning, and kept if right through the last chapter.
This is one of the best books I’ve read in awhile. it captured my interest at the beginning, and kept if right through the last chapter.
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