Mags's Reviews > The Puppet Master

The Twenty was one of my top three reads of 2023! So, I was super excited to get my hands on an early copy of The Puppet Master and honestly it did not disappoint.

In fact, it delivered on every creepy and thrilling level. So much so, I'm now reading The Echo Man. Yes, even though I clearly know who the killer is.

But The Puppet Master starts with a bang or should I stay a splat!! As a young man falls into the path of an oncoming train and from the moment DCI Cara Elliot lets rip at a disgruntled and late commuter I was invested. And so was Cara as she decides to investigate the case even though everyone around her is sure it's just another suicide.

However, Cara is right to keep the case as the suicides keep happening and when the link between them ends up murdered Cara's worst fears are confirmed. There is another seriously sick serial killer on the loose.

But she and her depleted team are worn down and personal issues are clouding their judgement and now a puppet master is taking advantage and pushing them ever closer to the edge.

But who will fall?

And will any of the team be strong enough to survive another encounter with a killer determined to end as many lives as possible.

And with a killer I did not see coming. Edge of your seat moments and a level of graphic detail, I adored. The Puppet Master was a cracking read and that ending has left me wanting to know WTF is going to happen next!

I for one can't wait to find out. 😊

My thanks to HarperCollins UK and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an early copy of The Puppet Master. 😊