Hangman by Daniel Cole

Hangman is a fast-paced crime drama, riddled with secrets buried deep in the heroine’s guilty conscience. The storyline dips into the unfinished business of Ragdoll, the previous book in the series. Right from the start, a seed of doubt is planted in reader’s mind as to whether the actual mastermind killer was in fact comprehended in the Ragdoll case or whether he is still out there playing the part of the puppet-master in the shadows. That doubt is steeped in anxiety, which accompanies the reader through the opening chapters.
The dialogue drives the plot; it is realistic and witty. The characters are well drawn and multi-dimensional. A gripping start.