Thank you harper Collins one more chapter for allowing me to read this book. I really enjoyed this, the dual perspective mixed with the dual timelines kept me on the edge of my seat! We find out early on what goes down in the treehouse with the two brothers, however, the twists do not stop there!! We witness Robert struggle with what theyve done, and every single character holds a dark secret. A very Freida McFadden style book with 5x the twists, I felt as if I was getting twist whiplash. B P Walter has done a really excellent job in giving each character the depth needed to connect to them and to get a real sense of who they are as a person. The storyline flows flawlessly and the build up is intense all the way through the book.

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperCollins One More Chapter for a complimentary early release copy of The Treehouse by B P Walter.

I have mixed feelings about The Treehouse, while I don’t think the book was necessarily bad it just ended up not being for me. The start/prologue of the book had me hooked but it just went downwards for me from there. The book ended up going in a direction that I just wasn’t pleased with such as subjects of human sacrifice. I didn’t like any of the characters, the twist, and just how things played out in general. I liked the flipped perspectives between the brothers, it’s always neat to see how other characters are feeling/reacting to certain moments throughout the story. I also didn’t mind that we got past flashbacks/perspectives from the brothers to see how things had happened but when those chapters come up there are like fifteen flashback chapters in a row. I think it would have kept me more intrigued if the past and present chapters were more mixed. As the book came to a close stuff becomes a lot more rushed and it feels like a bunch of stuff is just thrown at you. A lot of this story either feels dragged on or rushed, by the end of the story I’m just feeling okay about things.

Thank you NetGalley! The premise of this book grabbed my attention right away. It started out amazing, booking me instantly into the story. Part way through it became a little weird and slightly confusing. The twists shocked me

Twenty years ago, they did the unthinkable. Twenty years of no one knowing their terrible secret until a new tv show comes on and shares information that only they know. The past is coming back to haunt them and secrets won’t stay buried for long.

Well this was intense. It’s a good story and it will have you gripped. I will admit that at times it can be quite an uncomfortable read as it is very chilling. Delving into the dark web and sacrificing rituals. It shows how far someone will go to get the perfect life. B P Walter gives the reader a story that will linger in the minds, full of complex characters all holding secrets, secrets that would destroy the life that they have made for them selves.

It’s a very descriptive book so parts of it could be a trigger warning for some- with descriptions of animal sacrifice, being drugged and detailed injuries.

Prepare yourself for twists, that you most likely don’t see coming and almost blindside you- with an ending that will leave you open mouthed and questioning just how far you would go to get the perfect life.

I got into the story quite easy and it does hold your attention until half way when I began to lose interest but I didn't give up and then it all started to happen and I got to the end with the twist I didn't see coming. Great! Need to catch up with the authors other books. Read The Dinner Guest a couple of years ago

A twisty story full of surprises. I flew through this book! Read this if you love hidden and dark secrets.

Buckle up for this one! The prologue will immediately have you wondering what in the horrific heck is happening, and then chapter one puts the nail in the coffin 💥⚰️⚡️ pulling you into this sinister tale that absolutely keeps you hooked until the very last page.

Thank you to Netgalley for the ALC of The Treehouse. The Treehouse is a dual timeline murder mystery. The story is told in the voice of two brothers and their mother. The story begins with the murder of a young woman and this reader was kept guessing what happened until the very end. While the ending wasn't a complete surprise, the twist and turns were plentiful and imaginative.
This is a quick read and perfect for a summer read.

Another AMAZING book by the wonderful B P Walter. I swear this author can do no wrong, he’s such a great storyteller.. I couldn’t wait to find out just what had happened in the treehouse… An intriguing story full of brilliant characters with lots of twists and turns along the way. I literally couldn’t put the book down,
Hands down one of my favourite authors of all time, I can’t wait to read what he writes next.

The Palmer family has never recovered from the events that took place one summer nearly two decades ago. And since some of them have been far from transparent with each other about their knowledge of what actually happened, the last thing they need is for those wounds to be reopen by television series based on the events (well, one version of them, anyway...)

This is a well crafted story, which delivers a satisfying series of twists and revelations for the reader's enjoyment. It get 3.5 stars.

Twenty years ago, a summer holiday ended in tragedy for the Palmer family. No one has spoken of it since—until a new TV series forces the horrifying events of that night back into the spotlight.

This novel sets up a chilling premise, delving into the secrets and long-buried tensions within the Palmer family. As the TV series resurrects their painful past, each family member becomes a suspect in more ways than one.

While the story holds promise with its layered mystery and slow drip of revelations, the pacing drags significantly through the middle. The buildup can feel tedious, and some readers may find themselves waiting too long for the payoff.

However, the final twists inject a jolt of energy and intrigue, making the conclusion unexpectedly satisfying. The ending helps redeem the sluggish start, rewarding patient readers with a clever unraveling of long-held secrets.

Verdict: A slow burn that demands perseverance but pays off with a punchy finale. Best for readers who enjoy psychological suspense and deep character secrets.

I'll be including a content warning at the end. I probably would have avoided this novel had I had the benefit of reading a content warning and I'm not a particularly sensitive reader. Check it out if you are easily triggered.

Despite the content this is still a 3.5 star read and has its points that work and don't.

The opening chapters were amazing and had me glued to the pages. The book is set up on a dual timeline detailing events that occurred twenty years apart. The issue here is the way the timeline is structured. Instead of moving back and forth there is a huge chunk of spent in the past. At my best guess it's at minimum ten consecutive chapters probably more. My mind kept wondering back to the later timeline wondering what was happening and why it was taking so long to revisit. Once the latter timeline is finally returned to it feels like the explanations are rushed through and multiple twists are crammed together lessening the impact they could've landed with. The twists and turns themselves are clever. The writing itself is excellent.

Two brothers Robert and Kieran who carry a life altering secret, have differing views of it. The echos of this act continue to affect their family for decades. One day Robert sees a television program that makes it clear that someone else has been privy to their secret all along.

Who else knows what happened in the treehouse?

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adultery
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Thank you to HarperCollins UK | One More Chapter for providing an ARC via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

It pulls you in. Makes you want to keep reading. Want to know who is who and why. I love dual timelines. Though I do wish the dual timelines were organized different and not numerous chapters in present and then jump to numerous chapters in the past. Especially ones with twists and turns that you didn’t see coming. The ending wasn’t a favorite. But over all a great read! Definitely recommend.3.5 stars rounded up.

When they were teenagers Robert and his older brother were part of a series of events that included the death of a teenage girl.
Robert has been living with the shame and guilt of his actions ever since.
Now twenty years later things come to a head when a television show very similar to this tragedy is made.
I really enjoyed this book with all its twists and turns and will be looking out for more work from this author.
Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins, One More Chapter for my e-copy in exchange for an honest review.

This book was good! It wasn't quite the caliber of thriller I wanted it to be, but it was still a decent thriller.
I gave it 3-3.5 stars.
I was engaged and sucked in at the very beginning.
There are two brothers, Robert & Kieran. They are trying to figure out who knows about an event that happened in their youth, because a streaming network now has a series that is almost a dead ringer for this event in their life.
The family dynamics are crazy.
The plots are dual timelines. There were several places where I felt like the dual timelines slowed the pace of the book. For example, sooo many chapters back in 2004. I wanted to see more in the present-day timeline.
There were some plot twists. However, what disappointed me the most was the ending. I wanted more from the ending. There was a bit of a twist in the epilogue, but I just didn't get much from it; it fell a little flat for me.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for the opportunity to read and review this ARC!
Happy Reading!

Thank you NetGalley for the opportunity to read this book before it was published. Overall I enjoyed this book. The plot was unique and captivating. Robert and Kieran committed a horrible crime after getting wrapped up in a cult. The story goes through the timeline of how it happened as well as the complications that have arose 20 years later. While I enjoyed the book, I do wish the timelines would have alternated more rather than having many many chapters from 15 years ago in a row.

If you did something horrible, and did not get caught, would you worry that one day you might be discovered, and your life would fall apart?
20 years have passed since Kieran and Robert were on holiday with their parents… and an awful event happened. When Robert turns on a new show, The Treehouse, he gasps in horror. This show somehow tells the story of what he and his brother did all those years ago. Kieran stays outwardly calm; Roberts's life is turned upside down. He cannot think or work or do anything, but try and figure out, who knows the truth. His searching leads him to that person, and he makes one unwise decision.
The story unfold in the present and in the past. As I was approaching 80% on my Kindle, I started thinking how is the author going to wrap this up? Not a spoiler, but in a way I never imagined. I didn’t actually like any member of this family. Robert was the only one who made me think, well maybe there is hope for him….But I wouldn’t bet my last dollar on it. I was definitely not expecting all the revelations that came out of this story by the end.
The book description is short, and I think that is the best way to go into this twisted family tale.

I enjoyed the start of the book and the premise but then found that the pacing dropped off and it felt a bit turgid.

The plot was a disturbing story and the idea of human sacrifice is a dark theme with a clever twist at the end to add interest. The characters worked for me and it felt vivid and the locations were evocative.

Overall, I enjoyed this creepy story but struggled with the pace in parts and felt this was variable.

At first, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect. But as the story unfolded—what an exquisitely dark and twisted tale it proved to be! The layers of deception, the tension simmering beneath the surface, and the psychological depth were utterly enthralling.

And that ending? Simply marvellous. Phenomenal. Completely unexpected and brilliantly executed. A truly gripping read from start to finish.

The first pages hook a reader quickly! It’s easy to become invested. The story being told in two time periods was great except the past section of 2004 felt really long winded and clumped together. More alternating between past and present would have been preferred. The animal cruelty portions were not a favorite part. Maybe I missed this in the initial summary. The suspense and twists were there but the pacing and animals cruelty made my review score lower.