Daniel Cole
Ragdoll

In the first pages of this novel, there are immediately 6 deaths, and by my standards, I can say it starts in the best way. In reality, there aren't 6 corpses but a macabre composition of 6 body parts: the head, the torso, the two arms, and the two legs. This body, dubbed by the police as Ragdoll, is found near investigator Wolf's apartment. Wolf was well-known to the public for his relentless pursuit of a murderer who raped and burned his young victims. Wolf had managed to frame the alleged Killer, but during the trial, instead of receiving a severe sentence, he was released due to lack of evidence. The trial's outcome was devastating for Wolf. He threw himself at the defendant to kill him, and the guards broke his wrist to restrain him. He ended up in prison temporarily. Yes, only for a few days because the defendant was indeed the real murderer, and taking advantage of his freedom, committed yet another heinous crime. But this time, caught red-handed. Wolf is free, and the Killer is in prison. Wolf cannot find peace because despite all his efforts, he couldn't save the life of the last girl killed. There's no time for depression because this new corpse made of 6 different bodies with an embrace points right to his apartment. What is the message of this new serial killer? Easy to guess. Wolf's wife receives an anonymous envelope with a list of people who will be killed in the coming weeks. The first on the list is the mayor of London, and the last is Wolf himself.
Oh Jesus, what a great novel! Obviously, I'm not at the end yet, otherwise, there wouldn't be any fun in talking about it, but I can give you a hint about the end of the mayor. The head of the London police had brought his dear childhood friend, now the capital’s mayor, into the headquarters. The safest place in London. Or so it seems. I'll stop here. I don't want to spoil the surprise in reading this fine book. Now I'll stop reviewing and continue reading since I'm already halfway through.
Happy reading