I really enjoyed this book it was paced really well, the tension and suspense worked really and it was so atmospheric. I also thought the idea of the lollipop man was great and I haven't anything like that before

The Lollipop Man by Daniel Sellers is an atmospheric novel set in Yorkshire in the early 90's and late 70's/80's, it is a story of child abduction and who might be carrying out this heinous crime, the only thing anyone knows is a man dressed as a lollipop man is luring little girls away, sadly they are never found. As to the overall story it does highlight some of the predjudices of the time and there are a lot of characters to keep track of which does distract from the thread of the story, but its not a bad read.

"The Lollipop Man" by Daniel Sellers is a gripping and twisty crime mystery that transports the reader to a Yorkshire village community, home of the Lollipop Man who kidnapped and killed three children in 1986 before a ten-year-old boy named Matthew escaped. Seven years later, another child goes missing, the community fears that the Lollipop Man has returned.

Adrian Brown discovers the body of the missing child and reports it anonymously to protect his identity. As a child Adrian's parents changed his after his escape from the killer. Sheila Hargreaves, troubled by her involvement in the reporting of the previous abductions is determined to atone for her mistakes by finally bringing the Lollipop Man to justice.

I found the beginning a little difficult to follow due to the abundance of information. However, once the story picked up and the tense atmosphere was established, I was consumed with piecing together the mystery. Although the reveal was not a huge surprise to me and somewhat convoluted, overall, it was still and worth the read.

Thank you Netgalley for this Arc in exchange for my honest review.

This is a solid read with a very confusing storyline but it is still an interesting read. There is a host of characters to get to grips with, which I found difficult, and the plotting centres around the disappearance of an 11 year old girl. I really felt sorry for 18 year old Adrian, the main character, and his friend Gav, as he struggles with the investigation. The media circus is very of it's time in 1974 and is well described, as is the Yorkshire setting but the book just failed to work for me. There are a few twists along the way to what felt like a rushed ending. Thanks to Net Galley for my ARC.

This was one creepy and emotional thriller that I did not want it to finish. I was completely hooked during this fantastic ride of a great story.
There are many aspects to this book which are intertwined very well, the previous kidnapping of young girls but ne boy let go unharmed, the modern kidnappings and the constant reminders hanging over the village of the Moors murders and the Yorkshire Ripper murders. The plot was extremely well executed with indepth character descriptions that kept me on the seat of my chair trying to evaluate who was responsible and with every new clue I kept changing my mind. I did feel sorry for Adrian who was depicted as an insipid male who did not know why his father hated him so much and could not work out why he was taken by the murderer and then released without being harmed.
It is a very well written story by an author that I have not read before but I will certainly be on the look out for more by him.

A dark and twisted crime mystery set in 1994 following the disappearance of a young girl and echoing a similar case from a decade earlier. This is a multi layered story, set in a community still haunted by the terrible Moors Murders and Yorkshire Ripper. I was disturbed and enthralled.

When young Sarah is taken, the locals feel it’s by the Lollipop Man who terrorised their town over ten years ago. Three children were taken and killed, with another that was lucky enough to escape. Several saw a Road crossing, Lollipop Man at the time of the abductions. Adrian is working for a local paper and starts to investigate Sarah’s disappearance, unbeknown to anyone else, Adrian has a insider’s knowledge of the previous abductions and is desperate to seek out the truth and Sarah’s whereabouts.
There are multiple layers to the plot and a twist that keeps you hooked. As a new author to me, this book will you leave you wanting to read more. An excellently executed thriller with first class writing.

Oooh what a brilliant read. Was hooked on the story and couldn't put it down.

Thank you for the opportunity to review

I did find this a bit confusing to start with as there were so many characters being introduced but with a fairly thin storyline so it was hard to remember who was who. Thankfully it got much better and ended up having plenty of twists and turns which leads you to race towards the end so that you can find what actually happened and who did it.

Sadly this book was not for me I gave up at 50% it held so much promise but unfortunately for me it did not deliver. It was so slow and with so many pov it was confusing at times read. As I didn’t finish I’ll not review publicly.

Not sure about this book personally, I found it didn't really hold my attention in the storyline.

For me it was different to what I was expecting, a bit too slow in parts and not an edge of seater for me unfortunately.

Thank you to Netgalley and Allison and Busby for this ARC, just wish I had enjoyed it more.

The Lollipop Man by Daniel Sellers is a chilling, atmospheric thriller that expertly blends past and present to unravel a gripping mystery. Set in West Yorkshire in 1994, the story follows Adrian Brown, an eighteen-year-old who works at a local newspaper. Beneath his seemingly ordinary life, however, lies a traumatic past: as a child, Adrian was kidnapped by a figure known as "The Lollipop Man," who had previously abducted three other children. Adrian was the only one to escape.

When another child goes missing, mirroring the previous cases, speculation grows that the Lollipop Man has returned. Sheila Hargreaves, a journalist who was involved in the initial media coverage, is determined to atone for her role and uncover the truth. The investigation pulls Adrian into its grip when he stumbles upon a body, pushing him to confront his haunting past and take on the dark mystery that surrounds the abductions.

Sellers crafts a fast-paced, suspenseful narrative, filled with tension and emotional depth. The parallel storylines of Adrian’s past and the present-day investigation are skillfully woven, keeping readers captivated from start to finish. With its eerie atmosphere, complex characters, and a plot full of twists, The Lollipop Man is a brilliant read that delivers both intrigue and emotional impact.

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This book seemed promising at the start. I liked the fact that it was "told" by journalists rather than police or investigators. but it just seemed to loose my attention after so many being involved and slow progression into the story. I found myself skipping some of the pages that seemed to ramble.

Meh, I skipped to the end. It was a decent book if you're looking for a friendship story. I liked Gav, but he's the only thing that made it tolerable. Well, him and the glimpses of the crimes and killers. I'll admit those were interesting, there just wasn't enough of them.

I was very interested in the premise of this book, and happy to receive an ARC. It was intriguing and gripping, culminating in me reading it in a couple of days.

A recommended author and novel.

The novel is a gripping thriller full of unexpected twists and relentless suspense. Its fast-paced plot keeps you hooked as secrets unravel and danger closes in. While some twists may be predictable, the tension and high stakes make for a great read.

Another decent read from an equally decent author. Perhaps doesn’t grip you like some, but I found it enjoyable enough.

I enjoyed this one.
A different angle, not coming from the police this time and it really worked.
Solid plot, well executed.
Many thanks.

This is my first read by Daniel Sellers which I enjoyed. I felt that the book started off quite slowly and it took me a while to become familiar with the characters and how they fit into the story. There are characters I liked and loathed. The story is set in the 1990s and focuses around a missing girl, and is told through different characters. Initially I found this hard to follow at first, and, for me, having the characters name at the beginning of the chapter would have made this an easier book to read. I think the writing is good and the story really begins to pick up pace over half way through. The plot is intricate, multi layered and goes off in ways I didn't expect and towards the end I was hooked and needed to know what was coming next and who was behind the abduction(s). Overall a good, enjoyable read but one which didn't really wow me. I'd recommend this if you like crime mystery books.

3 stars

I'm on a roll of choosing books that have a few too many characters, making them hard to follow at times. This book falls into that category and it sort of took me out of the story.

That being said, this kind of book works for many people. So, if you read the blurb and you're intrigued by The Lollipop Man, read it! The premise is rather interesting and some of the main characters are rather compelling.