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The Puppet Show
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Narrated by:
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John Banks
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By:
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M. W. Craven
About this listen
Shortlisted for the 2019 CWA Gold Dagger Award
Shortlisted for the 2019 Best Crime Novel of the Year in the Amazon Publishing Readers' Awards
A serial killer is burning people alive in the Lake District's prehistoric stone circles. He leaves no clues and the police are helpless. When his name is found carved into the charred remains of the third victim, disgraced detective Washington Poe is brought back from suspension and into an investigation he wants no part of.
Reluctantly partnered with the brilliant, but socially awkward, civilian analyst, Tilly Bradshaw, the mismatched pair uncover a trail that only he is meant to see. The elusive killer has a plan and for some reason Poe is part of it.
As the body count rises, Poe discovers he has far more invested in the case than he could have possibly imagined. And in a shocking finale that will shatter everything he's ever believed about himself, Poe will learn that there are things far worse than being burned alive.
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Critic reviews
"Dark, sharp and compelling." (Peter James)
"A powerful thriller from an explosive new talent. Tightly plotted, and not for the faint hearted!" (David Mark)
"A thrilling curtain raiser for what looks set to be a great new series" (Mick Herron)
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- C Rogers
- 15-03-21
Amazing
A superb novel with great twists and turns. Absolutely love the characters and their unique quirks. Highly recommended 👌.
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- c
- 31-05-21
good story
Great characters, especially Tilly and the narrator was splendid. The culmination of the tale was slightly drawn out but not unrealistic. Will be getting more by this author.
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- Kate Challinor
- 27-04-20
OUTSTANDING! CAPTIVATING STORY
Not only was it a captivating story, but it was an incredible performance and amazingly well delivered.
The story itself had me hooked with its 3 dimensional characters, who were rich with personality and in themselves enthralling. I adored Tilly!
It is the first time I have read anything by this author and I'm excited download the next in the series!
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- Kirsten
- 15-01-21
Very engaging crime story
Absolutely enjoyed this, the narration was good, the plotline consistent and the characterization of the characters' psyches convincing, will be buying the next installment.
I specifically liked the character of Tilly, the Asperger afflicted analyst who provides analyses and who is very skilled when it comes to statistics and finding the necessary data.
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- NF
- 08-08-21
Brilliant
I really loved this book. The relationship between Poe and Tilly is brilliant and the story was very clever. Definitely going to carry on with the series.
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- mary Tunley
- 22-06-20
Utterly thrilling
I was gripped from the outset and that feeling never left me throughout the whole book. I can’t recommend this enough
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- Particia Welsh
- 24-06-20
1 of my top 5 òf 1,000s
A brilliant storyline, beautifully narrated. this 1 made me sad, happy, very angry want more books. Patricia Welsh
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- Amazon Customer
- 30-06-18
brilliant
What a great book. story is excellent with a major ending leaving me begging for the next book which I hope is forthcoming.
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- Sian
- 11-05-23
Great book
What a great book. Loved the story and the narration, will definitely listen to more books by this author.
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- KM
- 09-05-23
Don't know why I waited so long.
Don't know why I waited so long to listen to this. Great characters, story and an excellent performance. What else do you need?
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