Release: 2018
Publisher: Trapeze
Genre: Mystery/Thriller
Last year, I read and thoroughly enjoyed Ragdoll by Daniel Cole. It was a great and unique police procedural that made a difference because of the way the story progressed. By the time I finished reading it, I deeply admired Daniel Cole’s ability to craft such a unique storyline.
I didn’t know what to expect from Hangman, but the early reviews seemed promising enough. And while I wasn’t sure how I felt during the first few pages (confused, for sure), I soon became so engrossed in the story that I forgot everything around me. I read it compulsively and I didn’t want to do anything else.
As in Ragdoll, Hangman’s concept and consequent storyline is “big” and complex. This is not a small crime and it’s not set in a small town either. This is a rather spectacular case set both in London and New York, designed to stay in your mind, filled with graphic murders and shocking scenes that feel powerful and cinematic.
The main character in this book is not William Fawkes, aka Wolf (if you read the last book, you can imagine why), but her friend/colleague Emily Baxter. There were other major characters like Rouche and Curtis, and my personal favorite, Alex Edmunds. The interactions between them were sometimes hilarious and although Baxter isn’t exactly easy to love, you have to admire her wit. Rouche was incredible as Baxter’s partner in crime and her boyfriend will probably win the Boyfriend Of The Year award really soon.
I’ve consciously avoided mentioning any details about the plot because I want you to discover everything for yourselves. Hangman’s story is a complex web of lies and manipulation that will make you reflect on how villains are created. And of course, there were plenty of twist and turns for everyone to enjoy.
So even though I loved Ragdoll, I love Hangman even more. It’s bigger, it’s better, it’s surprising and captivating and it has everything I look for in crime/thriller books. Whatever you do, don’t miss it.
Many thanks to the publishers for providing me a copy
You have certainly got my interest with this one! 🙂 Great review!
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Thank you, I hope you read it and enjoy iy!!
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Ive got this one to read and your review has me very excited!
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❤ Yay that was the idea haha
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Can’t wait for this one and your review has me even more curious!! Love that you didn’t give away any post but I could feel how much you enjoyed it and I think I will too. Edelweiss denied me:( so I’ll have to wait for it to pop up on netgalley and hopefully snag it there
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Ouch 😦 I hope you get it soon!!!
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This sounds like a great series. Glad to hear that you enjoyed the book even more than the first one. Great review Annie.
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It is 🙂 Thank you ❤
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Rouche was a great partner and character. I’m reviewing this one this week as well :-). I really liked it but I still loved Ragdoll more :-). It was at times so complex and a bit chaotic for me, which is probably why you liked it even more than the first one 🙂
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Hahahaah yes, I love complex and chaotic, like Katerina Diamond 😛 😛
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I haven’t read Ragdoll yet, but this one sounds good too 😊
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Read both, you won’t regret it!!
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Loved it more than Ragdoll!! Whoo hoo…I’m so excited 😊
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Yessssssss it’s fantastic
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Great review, CANNOT wait to get to this!
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❤ YAY! Let me know!
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Wow, you’ve loved this one even more?? I need to catch up!!!
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Yesss it was awesome!!
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This review makes me so happy! I am dying for this book. It won’t be out for several more months in the US, though (and I was denied ARC requests). I didn’t care much for Baxter so I was a little nervous about her being the main character. I’m glad to hear it’s ok, though. I wondered how WOLF would be incorporated after the last book. Is he in it? Wait, don’t tell me. Well, maybe a hint?
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I didn’t like Baxter either but that didn’t prevent me from enjoying this one, the case was fascinating and full of action, it was like watching a movie! And I won’t say anything… but don’t expect him to be present much lol
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