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

By: Liz Alterman

Published by Inkubator Books, 2025-03-20

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