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The Puppet Show

M.W. Craven
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The Puppet Show

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018

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M.W. Craven

The Puppet Show

Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 2018
Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake District, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven follows investigator Washington Poe as he returns to work on a high-profile case involving a series of brutal murders in the Lake District. With the help of data analyst Tilly Bradshaw, Poe unravels the twisted mind of a serial killer targeting individuals with hidden pasts.

Dark

Mysterious

Suspenseful

Unnerving

Gritty

Reviews & Readership

4.4

28,310 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Review Roundup

The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven is highly praised for its gripping narrative and well-drawn characters, particularly the dynamic duo of Washington Poe and Tilly Bradshaw. The intricate plot and dark humor are noted as strengths, though some readers find the violence excessive. Overall, it delivers a thrilling read with strong psychological depth.

Who should read this

Who Should Read The Puppet Show?

Readers who enjoy The Puppet Show by M.W. Craven are likely fans of dark, gripping crime thrillers featuring intricate plots and complex detectives. It's ideal for those who appreciate Ian Rankin's Inspector Rebus series or Jo Nesbø's Harry Hole novels, where psychological depth and suspense drive the narrative.

4.4

28,310 ratings

88%

Loved it

10%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Book Details
Pages

352

Format

Novel • Fiction

Setting

Lake District, England • Contemporary

Publication Year

2018

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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