A Puppet Master. A Deadly Game. A Race Against Time.London is gripped by terror as a mastermind recreates history's most gruesome murders--without ever dirtying his hands. Paramedic Tom Freedman recruits his killers from the shadows of the internet, manipulating the broken and desperate to carry out his deadly vision.Emotionally damaged criminologist Ethan Marshall is dragged into the case, tasked with stopping a predator who thrives on control and chaos. When Tom's twisted game turns personal, Ethan receives chilling taunts and watches as the killer tightens his grip, pulling him further into the nightmare.To stop Tom, Ethan must outwit a mind that thrives on pain and suffering. But as the clock ticks down, Ethan realizes this is more than a hunt for justice--it's a battle for survival.Manipulation can be deadly.