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Loutkář by Daniel Cole

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natashaw's review against another edition

5.0

I couldnt wait to read the follow up to Ragdoll.... and I was not disappointed!

Daniel Cole has a unique ability to combine dark humour and a dark, evil killer. A perfect combination of chuckles and chills!

Set within the same character universe as Ragdoll, but with a different lead, this is really effective was of keeping things interesting.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC in return for an honest review :-)

xxkristii's review against another edition

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challenging dark sad tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

ciskavanbokhorst's review against another edition

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3.0

Ik vond dit boek helaas over de top. Teveel focus op de actie en gruwelheden. Weinig diepgang en over het waarom... De humor vond ik erg geforceerd en had weinig met Baxter. Op zich begint hij wel goed maar tegen de helft aan zakt hij verder in elkaar. Er zat 1 scene in die ik wel geniaal vond maar verder vind ik het een giga tegenvaller. Dus eerder 2 1/2*

barnsey's review against another edition

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5.0

A body is discovered on the other side of the Atlantic with startling similarities to the Ragdoll murders. DCI Emily Baxter is called upon to investigate with FBI Agent Elliot Curtis and Damien Rouche of the CIA. The body has been strung up and the word 'BAIT' carved into its chest. As the investigation intensifies, another body is found, also carved with 'BAIT'. The nearby corpse of the killer is carved with 'PUPPET'. Baxter, Curtis and Rouche must work out how the victims are selected and just who the puppeteer is; the person pulling the strings.

This book was an incredible read. I really didn't think it would come anywhere close to its predecessor, Ragdoll, but how wrong was I! The characters were brought to life with such outstanding clarity that they literally leapt off every page. DCI Baxter was one tough lady who, despite trust issues and many faults, was sassy, loyal and dedicated to her job above and beyond the call of duty.

I thought the entire book was imaginative, creative and original from beginning to end. It was gritty, brutal, gory, real and pumping with adrenaline. The imagery and ingenuity was fantastic - the excellent scene inside the church is one that will stay with me for a very long time.

I'd love to say this book would make a fantastic movie but more often than not, movies disappoint. Let me put it bluntly - the book did not. If you get the opportunity to read Hangman, grab it with both hands! I enjoyed it so much I could burst with pleasure 😊.

* I received an Advance Reader Copy. My thanks to NetGalley, Daniel Cole and Trapeze.

Read my review on my blog: http://bit.ly/2t11ORk