Oh my word! This is knock-out of a read, punchy and raw, it made me flinch and yet I couldn’t stop, didn’t want to stop reading. If you haven’t yet read ‘Ragdoll’, do start there, mostly because it’s truly fabulous, but also because it’s the beginning of the ‘Fawkes and Baxter’ trilogy and you don’t want to lose out on any part of this story. ‘Hangman’ starts with the most intriguing prologue, I read it twice to let it sink in. It’s 18 months since the conclusion of the Ragdoll Murders for Baxter, a new chilling and gruesome killing spree begins, targeting both New York City and London, and Emily finds herself with two new partners. My advice is to set plenty of time aside, as once I started reading, I couldn’t bear to put this book down for a single second, and I read late into the night in order to finish. I find Daniel Cole’s writing compulsive, it makes me sit up and take note, I was on high alert at all times, buzzing with anticipation. The humour has a definite dark tone, yet it is there, and a welcome addition as an avalanche of horror descends. I wasn’t sure if Daniel Cole could live up to my expectations, he actually manages to exceed them, as ‘Hangman’ stands defiant, mind-blowing, striking… joining ‘Ragdoll’ as most definite must-reads.
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So I recommend reading that first, then this book may be more enjoyable as you would know the characters better.
I hadn't read the first book in this Ragdoll series, which was probably a mistake. So I recommend reading that first, then this book may be more enjoyable as you would know the characters better. The book started off well, a fast paced thriller, but gradually became more and more convoluted, and by the last few chapters I'd lost interest in what was happening and just wanted it to end.... Read Full Review
A fantastic book that has, quite honestly left me very frustrated. Because now I have to wait for the next book to be written to find out what will happen next to DCI Baxter.
dmittedly I haven't read Ragdoll, Daniel Cole's first book and the introduction to the trials and adventures of DCI Baxter and her team. However, I will definitely be fixing that soon!
Regardless of not having read Ragdoll, Hangman is a fabulous book that I couldn't put down, with twists and turns that hook you in to the plot and refuses to let up until the final page, ending on a cliffhanger and leaving you wanting more.
This in depth police/crime novel is filled with tension and trust issues. As I was reading I was trying to guess the motive of every character I came across. The plot will leave you guessing and asking questions right until the end. The series of horrific murders drive the plot forward.... Read Full Review
Wow! A cracking sequel to Ragdoll – yet totally a book on its own. You will feel the frustration, apprehension, fear of each character as the story progresses.
An unusual reason for creating death and destruction – you won’t want to put this book down!
Fast-paced, all the action within just a five-week period – you will hardly have time to draw breath as your eyes race along the pages. Enticing glimpses back to eighteen months previously when death and destruction occurred before – how could they appear to be happening again?
Baxter, to her own disbelief, is thrown in at the deep end. She joins forces with Rouche and Curtis, and together they try to make sense out of the horror surrounding them. Who is planning these deaths? Why?... Read Full Review
