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You Shouldn't Have Done That: a chilling psychological thriller Kindle Edition

by Liz Alterman (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.3 out of 5 stars 2,789 ratings
Two loving families. One deadly secret.

Jane Whitaker and Ivy Chapman have been best friends for twenty years - ever since their sons Cal and Brad attended the same preschool.

But their close bond is severely tested when their now adult sons go skiing together in Wyoming and only one returns.

Where is Cal Whitaker and why didn’t Brad Chapman report him missing? With growing fears for Cal's safety, his family begins to suspect Brad knows a lot more than he's saying.

Friendship turns to suspicion and then to open hostility when Cal's sister Emerson posts an online appeal that ignites a vicious crusade against Brad.

As decades-old loyalties crumble, Jane and Ivy find themselves on opposite sides of a deadly divide. How far will each mother go to protect her family? And what happens when saving one son means destroying the other?

You Shouldn’t Have Done That – the gripping psychological thriller perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell, Liane Moriarty, and Sally Hepworth.



What readers are saying about You Shouldn’t Have Done That:

“The plot!! The characters!! The twists!!! Gave me chills. Definitely a page-turner. You think you know who did it or what happened but you DO NOT. I finished reading it in one sitting. I enjoyed it a LOT.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Wow, this was a page turner! I thought I knew what was going to happen, but I was so wrong. Definitely a suspenseful book and can't wait to read more of this author.” -Booksprout Reviewer

“…a riveting psychological thriller… With razor-sharp tension and an emotionally charged narrative, this book is a must-read for fans of Lisa Jewell and Liane Moriarty.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“I devoured this captivating mystery/thriller in just a couple of hours! I’m definitely adding this author to my reading list and will eagerly anticipate their next book.” -Goodreads Reviewer

“Loved this book, it was really fast paced and kept me intrigued the whole time.” -Netgalley Reviewer

“Whoa... I'm still trying to process this one a little bit! There were plenty of twists and turns and red herrings... I will fully admit that the way it played out caught me by surprise and I love that!” -Netgalley Reviewer
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0F1DPWT5D
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inkubator Books
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 23, 2025
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1.8 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 366 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1837565320
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    4.3 out of 5 stars 2,789 ratings

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Liz Alterman

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Liz Alterman's work can be found in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Parents, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and other publications. She is the author of a young adult novel, He'll Be Waiting, a memoir, Sad Sacked, and the domestic suspense novels The Perfect Neighborhood and The House on Cold Creek Lane. Liz lives in New Jersey with her husband and three sons. When she isn't writing, Liz spends most days reading, microwaving the same cup of coffee, and looking up synonyms.

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Customers enjoy the book's many twists and turns and find it very well written. They appreciate the character development, with one review noting how the author effectively links the characters to one another.

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Customers find the book enjoyable, with one mentioning it kept them wanting to read more.

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"This book was so good! Kept you wanting to read more! I will be looking for another book by Liz Alterman to add to my list!!" Read more

"I loved this book! I couldn't wait to get back to it every thing I set it down, and thought about it when I was waiting to fall asleep...." Read more

"I’ve got to say that I did enjoy this book. I do feel sorry for the families. It turned out different than I thought it should be...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the book's twists and turns, with one customer noting that every chapter presents a new development, while another describes the plot as more complex than a country road.

"This was an interesting story, but honestly… most of the characters were horrible...." Read more

"All I can say is “WOW”!!! So many twists and turns, I read this in one day. This is my first time reading with this author...." Read more

"It was a very in teresting story. How lives can go from caring to hurting 1 another Just for the glory of it. So many lies so many secrets...." Read more

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"Very well written! I laughed, cried a little, cringed a lot!" Read more

"I loved it so well written traditional days loved Cal. and Brad nice ending and good flow hard time putting it down" Read more

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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Now this is what I call a psych thriller. Two families that have been life long friends really show the toxic relationships in this story. It really shows how deep family loyalty will run when put to the test. Twist after twist, I could never guess what would happen next. Great read!
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  • kendra
    5.0 out of 5 stars I was on the edge of my seat
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2025
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    Wow! This book was so good. The insight to each Character- Jane and Ivy the moms and the dynamic between the women you meet on the play yard from your kids. Brad and Cal- one kid who is the Golden child the other living in his shadows. Emerson the girl who wants to be an influencer at the price of everything she loves. Wade the other son who has a moral compass. The husbands one blinded by love and the other a bit selfish. The story line between the two families are linked together by so much history- Do we ever really know what is going on behind closed doors? So good! I highly recommend!
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  • Christine L. Bergwin
    4.0 out of 5 stars interesting story, but…
    Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2025
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    This was an interesting story, but honestly… most of the characters were horrible. I think there were only 4 likable people in the book, and one was a dog.
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  • TAMMY THOMPSON
    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome !!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025
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    This book was so good! Kept you wanting to read more! I will be looking for another book by Liz Alterman to add to my list!!
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  • Robin Flaherty
    3.0 out of 5 stars No twist. Easy to figure out.
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2025
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    Not what I expected by the rating. No plot twist. easy to figure out.
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  • Claudia E
    4.0 out of 5 stars Solid thriller with an interesting premise
    Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025
    I really enjoyed this book. It showcased how far people will go to protect the people that they love, and how the need for answers and revenge can take you to some really dark places. I received an advanced copy of this book for free and am leaving this review volountarily.
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  • Jennifer Garrettson
    5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic read!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2025
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    All I can say is “WOW”!!! So many twists and turns, I read this in one day. This is my first time reading with this author. Liz Alterman, you have a new fan.
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  • Sue Matthews
    5.0 out of 5 stars You shouldn't have done that
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2025
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    It was a very in teresting story. How lives can go from caring to hurting 1 another Just for the glory of it. So many lies so many secrets. It definitely kept my interest
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  • Taryn
    4.0 out of 5 stars Quick page turner
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2025
    My very first netgalley arc review ☺️
    3.5 stars ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️💫

    You Shouldn’t Have Done That had me hooked from the start. I devoured this thriller in one sitting. Brad and Cal had been friends since early childhood and were living out in Wyoming together in adulthood. They went skiing and Brad left injured and Cal seemingly disappeared. There were many twists and turns throughout this book. It was quite a roller coaster of a ride to read. It was a story of family ties and explored the dynamics of struggling family relationships, strained family-friend rivalries/ friendships. I was able to figure a few of the twists out but some of them I did not quite see coming.

    I recommend this thriller if you are interested in a quick page turner with multiple twists and turns. I loved this Liz Alterman’s book and I’d love to read more of her writing
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  • blankita
    5.0 out of 5 stars gripping
    Reviewed in Spain on June 1, 2025
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    keeps you hooked
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  • Kaz W (kaz_loves_books9)
    5.0 out of 5 stars You Shouldn't Have Done That - Superb read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 30, 2025
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    Here is my review for You Shouldn’t Have Done That by Liz Alterman

    This was a brilliant psychological read which I loved and I got so engrossed in reading the book, I found I couldn’t put the book down as I wanted to carry on reading it so I knew what happened next, it was so intriguing! The storyline was brilliantly intriguing, what really happened when Brad and Cal went skiing that Saturday afternoon? The two families had known each other for years and everything was fine between them until now. Suspicion is rising and the story is getting interesting. The author has written this story superbly and you can feel the tension and the suspicion throughout the book. The characters are well written and play their parts well. I thought this was a great read and I look forward to reading more from this author.

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    Two loving families. One deadly secret.

    Jane Whitaker and Ivy Chapman have been best friends for twenty years - ever since their sons Cal and Brad attended the same preschool.

    But their close bond is severely tested when their now adult sons go skiing together in Wyoming and only one returns.

    Where is Cal Whitaker and why didn’t Brad Chapman report him missing? With growing fears for Cal's safety, his family begins to suspect Brad knows a lot more than he's saying.

    Friendship turns to suspicion and then to open hostility when Cal's sister Emerson posts an online appeal that ignites a vicious crusade against Brad.

    As decades-old loyalties crumble, Jane and Ivy find themselves on opposite sides of a deadly divide. How far will each mother go to protect her family? And what happens when saving one son means destroying the other?
    Report
  • jan
    1.0 out of 5 stars horrible people
    Reviewed in Spain on April 14, 2025
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    Didn’t bother to read all of this book. Is our society like this, such nasty goings on, can friendship turn so awful.
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  • karen
    5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2025
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    Kept me interested from start to finish. Couldn't put it down. Would definitely read this author's next book. Good read.
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  • lorraine
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five stars plus.
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 13, 2025
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    I really enjoyed this book once I started reading it I couldn't put it down. Great characters and lots of twists and turns.
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