The Puppet Master's Playbook
The Dark Psychology of Control, Coercion, and Consent
The complete field guide to recognizing and neutralizing psychological warfare. 47 manipulation tactics. 23 defense protocols. Zero mercy for those who prey on the unaware.
By Jonathan Graves • 150+ pages

What's Inside
Everything you need to recognize and neutralize psychological manipulation.
Who This Is For
Survivors
Those who've experienced manipulation and want to ensure it never happens again.
Students
Psychology enthusiasts who want to understand the darker side of human behavior.
Professionals
Therapists, lawyers, and investigators who encounter manipulation regularly.
Skeptics
Those who refuse to be naive about how influence really works.
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Get the BookCommon Questions About the Book
What is The Puppet Master's Playbook about?
The Puppet Master's Playbook is a comprehensive guide to understanding and defending against psychological manipulation. It covers 47 manipulation tactics used by influencers, narcissists, and predators, along with 23 proven defense protocols to protect yourself. The book is designed to give you the awareness and tools you need to recognize manipulation in real-time.
Who is this book for?
This book is for anyone who wants to understand how influence really works. Whether you're a survivor of manipulation who wants to ensure it never happens again, a psychology enthusiast curious about the darker side of human behavior, a professional (therapist, lawyer, investigator) who encounters manipulation regularly, or simply someone who refuses to be naive about how people can be controlled.
Is this book available as an ebook?
Yes, The Puppet Master's Playbook is available as an ebook on Amazon Kindle. You can read it on any device with the Kindle app—phone, tablet, or computer. The ebook format allows you to access the content instantly and reference it whenever you need.
How can this book help me in real life?
This book helps you recognize manipulation tactics in real-time, understand the psychology behind coercive control, and implement effective defense protocols. Whether you're dealing with toxic relationships, workplace manipulation, difficult negotiations, or simply want to understand human influence better—the knowledge in this book gives you a significant advantage.
Is this book about manipulating others?
No. This book is about defense, not offense. While it explains how manipulation works in detail, the purpose is to help you recognize these tactics when they're being used against you. Understanding how a lock works doesn't make you a thief—it makes you harder to rob. The same principle applies here.
What makes this different from other psychology books?
Most psychology books are academic or focus on self-improvement. This book is different—it's a practical field guide focused specifically on the darker applications of psychology. It doesn't sugarcoat reality. It shows you exactly how manipulators think, the specific tactics they use, and step-by-step counter-tactics you can deploy immediately.
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