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The Puppet Show
*WINNER OF THE CWA GOLD DAGGER AWARD 2019 FOR BEST CRIME NOVEL OF THE YEAR*
'Fantastic' Martina Cole
'Dark, sharp and compelling' Peter James
'A thrilling curtain raiser for what looks set to be a great new series' Mick Herron
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 ...
Find out why everyone loves The Puppet Show
'A page turner' Sun
'So dark and twisty' Elly Griffiths
'A powerful thriller from an explosive new talent. Tightly plotted, and not for the faint hearted!'
David Mark
'A gripping start to a much anticipated new series' Vaseem Khan
'Satisfyingly twisty and clever and the flashes of humour work well to offer the reader respite from the thrill of the read' Michael J. Malone
'Britain's answer to Harry Bosch' Matt Hilton
'Dark, disturbing and so very clever. Highly recommended' Anne Cater
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Reviews
I’m going to read as much M.W. Craven as I can in the New Year…2025.
By AtomicCoug
This was a fabulous book. Full of justice wisdom and humor. Justice will always catch up with bullies lairs and cheaters. They always know.
By seedeep
The most boring book I’ve tried to read! And I have read many, many books. I finally gave up almost halfway through when it didn’t get any better.
By Hawaii e nei
Just came across this author. I enjoyed every page of this book. Easy to follow the characters. Amazing how it all came together at the end.
By Baldacci Fan for Life
A well told story with twists and turns that kept me turning pages.
By SkullySantini