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.

Susan Lewis is a must-read author for me. Her stories are always so compelling and different despite having written over 50 books. And, this was no exception. It's well written with characters and a storyline that really gripped me. I particularly enjoyed the true crime podcast angle of the investigation rather than a typical police investigation. My only disappointment was not hearing from the perpetrator again after their reveal for a better (first-hand) insight into the motive.

Susan Lewis writes a great yarn, but this wasn't it. Whilst the opening chapter was full of promise, the long cast of unmemorable characters made this pod cast investigation really drag. Full disclosure, I did not finish it as by the time I reached 23% of the book, I just couldn't remember who anyone aside from a handful of people, actually were. I found I didn't really care about Cristy's divorce back story and I quickly lost track of who was on her podcast team.

I want a book I can't put down, not a book that was a chore to pick up. Susan's done better.

This feels like a book of two parts: we start with the discovery of a horrific triple murder and then jump forward sixteen years, from 2008 to 2024, when Cristy and her team are investigating the murders as a likely topic for their next podcast.
Over the course of the novel, the team review old evidence, witnesses and uncover new information.
The investigation side of the storyline was interesting but too dragged out and I found that I had worked out all of the "twists" by the time they finally arrived. Which was disappointing as I feel the novel had so much potential.
To be honest, I really liked the characters, in particular the character of Cristy and was more invested in the storyline regarding her family than the investigation.
I think a lot of readers would enjoy the slower pace and reveal of this novel, it simply wasn't for me, but it did have some good points.

I struggled to begin with, I found too many characters were introduced very quickly and struggled to remember who was who. I have read previous Susan Lewis books and this felt very different. I enjoyed the story but found towards the end I was just wanting to finish. I didn't particularly like the ending but not a bad story

Thank you

I have read many books from this author but I think her writing style has changed now from her earlier books.

I found this storyline far too long and I lost interest, I would never have guessed this was from Susan Lewis

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins UK for this ARC I just wish I could have enjoyed it more.

I am a big fan of Susan Lewis's book and was excited to read this. I felt it had a lot of potential but for me it failed to live up to it's promise. It was a bit long and I found myself skimming over the middle part of the book. I did enjoy it but found it was too long for me and I struggled to finish it.

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

This is a book of two halves - the first is really quite slow and somewhat lacking in momentum, then the pace picks up and story becomes gripping, complex and immensely readable. The book begins with the murder of three women, with the husband of one of them being the main suspect. His trial never comes to court and no one really knows why. Many years later the case is picked up by two podcasters, Cristy and Connor and their investigations delve into some dark and murky people and places. Once the story had gathered momentum it has plenty of twists and turns, good characterisation and a real sense of place. There is some romance too, and the ending, whilst not exactly a surprise, was satisfying.

A rather slow drawn out story and quite repetitive in the podcast/phone calls/ visits parts. I guessed the killer half way through and didn't like the annoying husband and the romantic bits. I like a thriller to be a thriller. I find that SusanLewis is a bit hit and miss. Some books I like (thrillers) and the romances not so much. This was neither one nor the other. Only 3 stars 🌟 from me.