A review by jrhart
Ragdoll by Daniel Cole

4.0

This was a British police procedural novel. What I didn't care for- The MC Wolf is so stereotypical of other crime novels-handsome, middle aged, rogue detective that is coming back from a suspension. Women are drawn to him (and his big ego) and end up basically competing with each other over him(puke). Enter his beautiful ex-wife/reporter who still cares for him, but for furthering her career at his expense more. Enter his younger, pretty work partner- she has issues, and their relationship is complicated. She also swoons for him of course. What I really liked- the concept surrounding the killer/killings, I felt like it was different. I liked the way they used the Faustian angle of selling your soul to the devil, alongside the ragdoll murders themselves. The author created a great, believable, calculated antagonist. The author also knew how to set the mood with the rainy, dark atmosphere. All in all, it was decent crime novel. I don't know though if I care enough about the main characters to continue with the series.