Mystery Novel Talk

Daniel Cole's debut novel, <Ragdoll>, is a British hardboiled thriller that begins with the discovery of a single corpse stitched together from the body parts of six different people. Main Plot Discovery of the Body: A bizarre body, with its finger pointing at the apartment across the way, is found in a London apartment. This corpse was stitched together from the body parts of six different victims, including the head, arms, legs, and torso. List of Predicted Victims: The killer releases a list through the media, naming the next six victims and the dates they are to die. Final Victim: The last target on the list is designated as the detective in charge of the case, **William Baxter (aka "Poet")**, and a chase ensues to catch the killer within the remaining time until the designated date. Key Features and Appeal Points Intense Immersion and Pace: Thanks to the author's background as a broadcast writer, the novel features cinematic visuals and a speedy plot, much like watching a movie or TV drama.