Nothing to See Here by Susan Lewis is an engaging and thought-provoking psychological thriller that intertwines the resurgence of a cold case with the complexities of modern-day podcasting. The novel follows Cristy Ward and her colleague Connor as they delve into the infamous Kellon Manse Murders for their podcast, Hindsight. Sixteen years earlier, a mother, her daughter, and a therapist were found shot dead, while Lexi Gaudion’s youngest daughter, Amelia, vanished without a trace. Though her husband, David, was the prime suspect, the case was mysteriously dropped.

Cristy and Connor’s podcast investigates not just the evidence but also the people left in the wake of the murders. As their investigation gains traction, so do the stakes—with threats from trolls, uncooperative witnesses, and shocking revelations that keep the story alive both on and off the air.

Susan Lewis crafts a compelling narrative that blends the procedural thrill of uncovering hidden truths with the personal struggles of its characters. Cristy, in particular, is an engaging lead. Her professional tenacity contrasts sharply with the turmoil in her personal life as she navigates a contentious relationship with her ex-husband and their teenage children.

The novel is fast-paced and full of twists, with plenty of suspects and red herrings to keep readers guessing. The use of the podcast as a narrative device feels modern and immersive, creating an intriguing layer of tension as the story unfolds. While the ending neatly ties up loose ends, the journey there is packed with suspenseful moments and startling discoveries.

Fans of Susan Lewis will enjoy this fresh take on her signature style, while newcomers will find it an excellent entry point. A must-read for those who love crime stories with emotional depth and unexpected twists.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publishers for providing me with an ARC in exchange for my honest review

Nothing to See Here is a slow-burn thriller set against the backdrop of the true-crime podcast "Hindsight," which focuses on the Kellon Manse Murders—a 16-year-old cold case involving a brutal triple murder and the disappearance of a young girl.

The podcast format is quite different from all the other books I’ve read by Susan Lewis however, I’ve read a few of them in this format recently and I’ve enjoyed them all. I found this one to be an engaging read with some twists that kept me guessing until the end.

I have read and enjoyed most of Susan Lewis books and this was written with a very different tone so wasn't what I was expecting. I did enjoy the story although felt a couple of bits weren't completely worked out or explained. All in all enjoyable. Many thanks

Susan Lewis can do no wrong in my eyes. Her skill in writing is one of my top top listed.
This one was a little different. So I think that is why I didn't quite recognises Susan's usual voice behind it. But I soon put that aside as it was brilliantly and originally written. And I'm glad Susan felt she could brave such a original idea of telling the story through the podcast.
The characters were all very intriguing.
Great read.

So original. A thriller where the murder is explored by a podcast done by respected experts. So many twists and extra characters to keep track of. Just don't keep shouting at the book, it won't help! Amazing book.

Thanks to the Publisher and Netgalley for an early review copy.

I enjoyed this book.

It was a long story to read, and had a lot of characters, but this didn’t make it hard to remember them.

I didn’t guess the ending, I thought I knew, but it turned out to be completely different.

Another great read by Susan
It will keep you guessing what really happened to these ladies
This book had plenty of twists and turns
Thanks NetGalley

Susan Lewis is one of my favourite authors but this is a change to her usual kind of writing and I just couldnt get in to this book. Maybe I will try again at a later date

As always with Susan Lewis books I was hooked right away and the drama and suspense was so well done.

I began reading this book because of the description. I hadn’t read anything with this plot before (the podcast idea) and it sounded very intriguing. I agree with many reviews I’ve seen that say it’s very slow paced. When I read a thriller I don’t want to have to put it down, but this one did take me a while I get into. I was almost halfway through before I finally started getting excited. I think the book was good and I enjoyed it, but it was too slow for my liking. I loved the writing style, though, so I’ll definitely be grabbing more from this author! Thank you to NetGalley for allowing me to read this ahead of time.

This book seems to be a ‘Marmite’ book ( other spreads are available) in that reviews vary from one star to five star. I looked forward to reading this, by one of my favourite authors, Susan Lewis, but I’m sorry to say that it was a big disappointment. It’s a departure from the author’s usual style of writing, which was what I was expecting.
It is very slow and plodding, with a cast of thousands, or so it feels, as it’s so difficult keep track of so many fairly insignificant characters. The podcast angle did not work for me. It is not a thriller, in my humble opinion. I hate to say it, but a DNF for me.
My thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for my advance copy of this book.

Perfect for those who enjoy:
- Unsolved mysteries
- Podcast fiction
- Hearsay and cult storylines
- Multilayered stories

With thanks to Harper Collins and Netgalley for an ARC copy in return for an honest review.

Nothing To See Here by Susan Lewis.
Publication date set for the 21st of November 2024.
This is my first book by Susan Lewis and i thought it was a little slow paced for my liking although i still enjoyed it.

Susan Lewis is an author I look forward to reading and although not my favourite of her books I did very much enjoy Nothing to see here. I’ve read a number of other reviews ( I’m always curious about other reviewers ‘ thoughts) and I agree it was a long read with a lot of characters I didn’t find it difficult to remember who was who. I think Lewis is clever at being able to make characters stand out but is lot of readers don’t seem to agree with me this time.
It’s a slow burn but the podcast idea was used well. I didn’t guess the reveal but fell 8th the trap of being sure I had done and was proved completely wrong… again.

I am always eager to read the new Susan Lewis book but unfortunately this was my least favourite.
I found the pace was too slow for me with far too many characters to keep track of.
Thank you to the publisher and Netgalley for the ARC in return for an honest review.

"Nothing to See Here" is a complex psychological thriller set in the world of crime podcasts. Cristy and Connor produce "Hindsight", a podcast which investigates cold cases to try to unearth new evidence which might encourage the police to re-open the case. Their subject for the series featured in this novel is the Kellon Manse Murders, an event from 16 years earlier when a woman, her mother and her therapist were shot by an unidentified gunman and her younger daughter went missing. The prime suspect at the time was the husband, but the CPS determined that there was insufficient evidence to bring a case to court, so he was released from custody. The daughter was never found, and some believed her to be dead.

Enter Cristy and Connor, digging up old enmities and past, hidden events. As the podcast turns up more information there is a higher level of interest from all sort of people, some threatening. The backdrop to all this is the personal life of Cristy; an ex husband (Matthew) who married a much younger woman, and two teenage children who are caught up in the crossfire between Cristy and Matthew. As in many of Susan Lewis's books the action takes place in the West Country, mostly in Bristol and the Berkeley Vale. There are many twists and turns, and a surprising outcome, making this a long but satisfying read.

Thanks to Net Galley and the publishers for the opportunity to read and review an early copy of this book.

I just couldn't get into this book at all, for some reason it just didn't grab me like some books do. Nothing to do with the author just my likes and dislikes. I tried 3 times, such a shame but I still cant wait for her next book as she is one of my favourite authors.

The premise of this book was promising however the actual execution was poor. For a Thriller the plot was just way too slow for my liking and there were way too many characters to keep up with that you ended up confused who people were.

After thinking I know what to expect from Susan Lewis, this had me re-evaluating.

When a podcast revisits 3 murders within a family, you are drawn into a family drama as well as a who dunnit. Working through family rivalries and interesting characters you are drawn into who was responsible. With twists and turns it will keep you guessing to the end.

I normally enjoy a Susan Lewis book but sadly this one just didn't hit the mark for me I found myself skimming over the pages which I really dislike.
I did finish reading but it wasn't one of my favourites by this author.
Hope other readers enjoy more.
Thanks to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for the ARC.