Daniel Cole Biography
Daniel Cole crafts gripping crime narratives that delve into the darker aspects of the human psyche. His writing is marked by a relentless pace and a talent for creating complex characters, drawing readers into the heart of thrilling mysteries. Cole's experiences in rescue services lend a unique authenticity and explore the ethical quandaries faced by those who save lives, or perhaps, struggle with their own moral compass. His work offers a compelling blend of suspense and thoughtful exploration.
He has worked in professions in which he could help people, animals or the environment. He worked as a rescue worker and later as an official of the Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA ). He was also active in an organisation dedicated to saving life in British waters (the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, RNLI).
His debut novel, Ragdoll (2017), was a Sunday Times bestseller and has been translated into more than thirty languages. A sequel to the book, the thriller Hangman (The Puppeteer), was published the same year, and the final volume in the series, Endgame, was published in 2019. A novel, Mimic (The Imitator), was published in 2021. A television series was based on the thriller Ragdoll.