Discover who is really pulling the strings in this “cracking debut … The tension [Osborne] creates in her writing, you could cut through with a knife” (CrimeBookJunkie).
Billie is hiding from the world in fear of a man who nearly destroyed her. But a chance meeting with budding journalist, Adam, sparks a relationship that could free her from her life of isolation and dread.
Unbeknownst to Billie, Adam knows exactly who she is and is determined to expose her and get justice for the lives he believes she has ruined. But first, he needs to convince her to open up to him. As an unwanted attraction blossoms between them, Adam comes to realize that all is not as it seems. Are Adam and Billie both being played?
One thing is for sure, The Master wants his puppets back—and he’ll do anything to keep them.
“An intelligent and well-crafted debut.” —Random Things Through My Letterbox
“The Puppet Master took over my world until the last turn of the page, several days on, the book is still stalking the confines of my mind.” —Sweet Little Book Blog
“Abigail Osborne has really captured the heart of a good psychological thriller, developing characters and situations which really hold your attention.” —Jen Med's Book Reviews
“Osborne is an intriguing new voice in the psychological thriller world and I look forward to reading more of her work in the future.” —Damppebbles
“For a debut novel, this is a first-rate psychological thriller. The story flows seamlessly.” —The Haphazardous Hippo
“[Osborne] has a natural flare for storytelling.” —My Chestnut Reading Tree