The Puppet Show | 
I am posting one book per day from my extensive to-be-read collection. No description and providing no reason for wanting to read it, I just do. Some will be old, some will be new. Don‘t judge me - I have a lot of books. Join in if you want!
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pickOddly named detective, Washington Poe, & the National Crime Agency (NCA) have mutually turned their backs on each other following an incident on Poe's last case. He is reluctantly brought back into the fold when the third victim of a serial killer is found with Poe's name carved into his chest. The victims are being burned alive in old stone circles in Cumbria & as yet, the police are nowhere near catching the killer. (continued)
pickBack to work but yesterday was a Bank Holiday & I spent some time reading a new crime series with a decent police detective Washington poe. Fairly clichéd characters including what nowadays seems to be stereotype quirky young computer nerd but overall it was a good start and I will read more. Plot is a series of murders in Cumbrian stone circles, evidence points to suspended poe who is brought in to investigate with his new friend tilly Bradshaw.
pickWell this was the best crime book I've read in a while! Didnt have a clue where it was gonna go next and loved every single twist and turn. Onto the next in the series.
Seen so many good things about this author and this series that I just have to jump on the bandwagon :)
About to start this book. Has anyone read it, or anything by the author?
pickI had heard so many awesome things about this series and I‘m so glad I jumped on the bandwagon! I loved it! I am definitely hooked now! I love Poe and Tilly‘s friendship and dynamic and I can‘t wait to read more. I‘ve already ordered the second book! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟!
pickAfter reading the middle book of the 3 he has written in this series so far ,I got this one the 1st ,which filled me in on the characters of Tilly and Poe. I love these two. And will read his 3rd next and hope that there are more to come. Once again the ending was a surprise and just when I thought it was solved there was more, then more. Loved it.
#joysbooks2021
@MrsMalaprop
pickThe Puppet Show was bloody brilliant. I was hooked from the beginning, it kept me on the edge of my seat and I could hardly put it down. It was a fast-paced book, I loved the characters and can't wait to read more of Tilly and Poe which I will soon enough because I immediately bought the next two Tilly and Poe books after reading this one. Highly recommend The Puppet Show to anyone who likes crime thrillers with epic twists and turns!
pickI think I‘ve read 2 books in total this month and was desperate to recapture my reading mojo. This fulfilled that goal and then some. One of the more compelling “first in a series” books I‘ve read in a while. Loved the character dynamics and the plot was really well thought out and executed. Immediately downloaded the rest. 👍🏼 #StartASeries #SeriesRead2021
Someone sent me this book from the Book Depository! I dont know who to thank!
#litsyfriendsarethebest
pickFinished in bed last night!. Great read - new detective series. Good plot, interesting new characters.
#seriesread2021
Thanks Elisabeth for putting on my tbr!
#currentread #lunchtime read
I think this is my third actual lunch break in nearly a year 😁😁 or should that be 😞😞
pickLast book of 2020 finished. First book on the new bookshelves. I stayed up late! So worth it though. If you are a series person like me and enjoy detective stories, this is a great one! I‘m happy I ordered the next 2 from Book Depository. I love Poe‘s brashness and Bradshaws blunt honesty. I had a feeling about one of the twists but it didn‘t ruin the experience of this book. 4/5 🌟🌟🌟🌟
Little man is napping and it means that I can start this book. I‘ve read some awesome reviews so this should be good! 😀
#bookmail from Book Depository. Why not add another series to the huge mountain?!? 🤓
pickWhew! Finished in one go! It‘s fast paced and a great airplane read (with respect). Two new characters to root for : Washington Poe is the police detective, and Tilly the computer whiz. Thought these two would be cliches, but gradually found Pie‘s got secrets and Tilly is braver and more interesting than first thought. Someone is killing then setting the victims on fire. Won‘t be surprised to see this on Netflix.
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pickThis was such a great read. I loved it from beginning to end and was conflicted because I wanted to get to the end and discover the resolution but at the same time it was so good I didn't want it to end.I want Tilly as a new best friend. She's so adorable and awkward but and so strong, just what Poe needs. Poe is the perfect character for me, well developed throughout but still with his secrets and mysteries.I want more Poe...I need more Poe.
Time to take a few "me minutes" with a few of my favorite things
#readingandknitting #booksandyarn
pickGlad I picked this up - a good police procedural with an interesting ‘odd couple‘ pair investigating - gruff Washington Poe and socially awkward Tilly Bradshaw. The fog & stone walls of Cumbria are brought to life nicely. Graphic at times and I guessed (part of) the plot but it held my interest and I liked the ending. Has potential as a series.
#BookMail today was the Goldsboro BOTM book for June. It a signed & numbered first edition plus it came with the bookmark which has a passage from the novel on it. It sounds intriguing. A serial killer is burning people alive in the Lake Districts prehistoric stone circles. When Detective Washington Poe‘s name is found carved into the chest of the latest victim, he‘s brought back from suspension to spearhead an investigation he wants no part of.
