This is the second book in the book in the ‘Ragdoll’ trilogy and it is as fast paced and stunning as the first book. At times the murders are even more gruesome as in the first book, but you have to keep reading to find out who is the instigator of all the events that unfold in rapid succession, first in America and then in the United Kingdom.
Baxter again plays a pivotal role in this second book with the assistance of other characters, some new and some whom we have met before. I thought at first that the author Daniel Cole couldn’t keep up the fast pace of events that were in the first book but I was soon totally engrossed in the Hangman.
I can’t wait to read the last book in the trilogy and there are not many writers who can capture a readers attention and make them want to read the next book with anticipation. Highly recommended.

This is the second book in the Detective William Fawkes series and it brings us back to some familiar names and a host of new ones. Baxter is back and as charming as ever!

Although it’s not imperative to have read the first book “Ragdoll” to enjoy this one I would strongly recommend that you do to fully appreciate the continuing storyline. There is enough detail in this one to get you through but you would be missing out on a really great start to this series. As well as the answer to a major question, Who is William Fawkes?!

I absolutely loved Ragdoll so I had extremely high hopes for this one and it certainly didn’t disappoint, if anything I think Hangman is the more superior of the two. More standout characters, more action and a lot more dead bodies!

Set between New York and London Baxter is called to different crime scenes in different countries with very distinct ties, on the chest of the seemingly unrelated victims is the word Bait carved into the skin and on the chests of the killers, the word Puppet has been cut into their flesh.

As the body count grows and the brutality of each crime scene escalates it is almost impossible to figure out where the story is headed next. Can it all be the work of one perpetrator pulling all the strings or is it the works of a cult? Serial killer or terrorist? As for the who and they why, that finally drops into place but not until the closing chapters of the book and even though a lot of questions finally get answered it also leaves some pretty big unanswered ones!

I just hope that Mr Cole writes extremely quick because waiting even a few weeks to find out what happens next is going to be to long a wait!

Ragdoll is out now so go grab a copy and prepare yourself for this must read of 2018 – Hangman.

I knew that this was a separate book and shouldn't be compared to Ragdoll, but I couldn't help it still. I loved the first one and had high expectations for the second book. Hangman was a good, solid thriller, fast paced, well-written and enjoyable. Parts of the story took place in America and there were some familiar old characters as well as great new ones, with witty dialogues, plenty of gritty action, murders, mutilated bodies, blood and gore, so the fans of Ragdoll would not be disappointed. However, it lacked something special (maybe Wolf?) that Ragdoll had.
I didn't love this one and it didn't stand out amongst so many others in the genre, but hopefully Daniel Cole will be back on form in book 3, which I can't wait to read.
Many thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for the ARC.

I'd like to thank Daniel Cole for persevering with this second book. I have to admit I had to reread the first before starting this novel. The characters were a continuation of the first book with added ones to argue with Baxter. I was impatient waiting for Wolf, the damaged cop, to reappear. Now I await the 3rd book in this series. Write faster please Daniel.

This book was absolutely amazing. Baxter was a brilliantly well written character and i loved her continued friendship with Edmunds. Rouche was a great addition and i loved the dynamic between them as they tried to untwist the mystery. It was fast paced, exciting and i can't wait to read it again.