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When a young girl is snatched from a West Yorkshire town there are eerie similarities with a cold case from many years earlier. It can't be the same killer, can it? 1994. Eighteen-year-old Adrian Brown spends his days working at the local newspaper, and his evenings in his local pub. But under this ordinary surface lies a haunting story. Aged ten, Adrian was kidnapped by a shadowy figure known as the Lollipop Man, who had abducted three children before. Adrian was the only one to escape. When another child goes missing, the media whips up a frenzy that the Lollipop Man has returned. Journalist Sheila Hargreaves, troubled with memories of her involvement in the reporting of the previous abductions, is determined to dig deeper, atone for what she did nearly a decade ago and bring a killer to justice.

'Clever, complex and memorable, this is an unputdownable crime thriller. It kept me gripped right up to its pulse-racing final act' B P Walter1994. Adrian Brown works at the local paper, haunted by his past and with good reason. Eight years ago, he was kidnapped by the Lollipop Man, a shadowy figure linked to three missing Yorkshire children. Adrian was the only one who escaped. Now another child has gone missing in circumstances that chillingly echo those disappearances years ago. As public fear mounts and the media fans the flames, journalist Sheila Hargreaves, burdened by her past reporting on the abductions, is determined to uncover the truth and finally bring the Lollipop Man to justice.'An enthralling thriller, deftly executed' Marion Todd'Slow-burn suspense, building to crackling tension and breathless pace - with an incendiary finish' M.K. Murphy'Swift paced and cleverly plotted...Both shocking and moving' Cath Staincliffe

'Echoes of David Peace's Red Riding Quartet - a slice of Yorkshire Noir to savour' - Chris SimmsOctober, 1995. Adrian Brown's second year at Leeds University is a blur of throbbing bass line and neon-lit nights out. However, a violent encounter with a man he met in a basement club has the power to sober him up.Sheila Hargreaves, who has grown fond of Adrian following their brush with the infamous Lollipop Man, has written a book about the murders and is busy with a new TV show, Yorkshire CrimeTime. And then her erratic co-presenter Tony Tranter goes missing, and his body turns up riddled with stab wounds. Could his death be linked to recent violent attacks on men?Moving from dark city corners to the glare of the TV studio lights, Sheila and Adrian find themselves on the trail of another killer.'Sellers is a writer of pulse-pounding tension. Every book hits the mark perfectly. I'm a huge fan - Michael Wood''Fabulous suspense, gut-churning tension and terrific plotting had me gripped' - MK MurphyGripping and engrossing, this is another unforgettable thriller from Sellers, a writer at the height of his powers. I raced through it at the speed of light' Awais Khan'A powerful brew' Peterborough Evening Telegraph'The Devil's Smile is yet another brilliant slice of gritty Northern Noir, a must read for crime readers everywhere' The Derbyshire Times

'Echoes of David Peace's Red Riding Quartet - a slice of Yorkshire Noir to savour' - Chris SimmsOctober, 1995. Adrian Brown's second year at Leeds University is a blur of throbbing bass line and neon-lit nights out. However, a violent encounter with a man he met in a basement club has the power to sober him up.Sheila Hargreaves, who has grown fond of Adrian following their brush with the infamous Lollipop Man, has written a book about the murders and is busy with a new TV show, Yorkshire CrimeTime. And then her erratic co-presenter Tony Tranter goes missing, and his body turns up riddled with stab wounds. Could his death be linked to recent violent attacks on men?Moving from dark city corners to the glare of the TV studio lights, Sheila and Adrian find themselves on the trail of another killer.'Sellers is a writer of pulse-pounding tension. Every book hits the mark perfectly. I'm a huge fan - Michael Wood''Fabulous suspense, gut-churning tension and terrific plotting had me gripped' - MK MurphyGripping and engrossing, this is another unforgettable thriller from Sellers, a writer at the height of his powers. I raced through it at the speed of light' Awais Khan'A powerful brew' Peterborough Evening Telegraph'The Devil's Smile is yet another brilliant slice of gritty Northern Noir, a must read for crime readers everywhere' The Derbyshire Times

Pick up the first in a BRAND NEW Scottish crime series from bestselling author Daniel Sellers. A must-read for fans of Aline Templeton and Matt Brolly. 🔍👀🩸'A fascinating page-turner!' - Bestselling author T. A. Williams ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Like a warm blanket with spiky edges.' - Bestselling author Marion Todd ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Knapdale, Argyll. A place of beauty, tranquillity… and murderWhen newly promoted DI Anna Vaughan is called to a case in remote Knapdale, on the Argyll coast, she welcomes the chance to escape her life in Glasgow - more specifically the mother-in-law from hell…Ellen McIver, Baldrishaig’s local busybody, has been found dead. Run over — repeatedly — by a tractor belonging to local farmer Glen Cameron. The most likely culprit is Old Wullie, Cameron’s elderly father, who, despite his dementia, still likes to drive the tractor about the lanes. But once at the crime scene Anna can tell something sinister is afoot… this was no accident. Whoever drove that tractor did so with murder in mind.With the help of local DC Jo McLean, Anna leads her first murder case as a DI. She soon finds that all is not as it should be in this corner of the Scottish Highlands. The locals have been living under a cloud of fear for months, and as Anna starts to uncover secrets buried for years, she is in a race against time to find a murderer hiding in plain sight.Fans of Aline Templeton, Caro Ramsay and Marion Todd will not want to miss this brand new, gripping Scottish crime series.Praise for The Knapdale Murders ❤️‍🔥:'A fascinating page-turner featuring a well-drawn collection of characters set in a small Scottish community. The newly promoted inspector is sympathetic and smart, and the plot kept me fully engaged throughout. Highly recommended.' - T. A. Williams'Daniel Sellers has pulled off that rare trick of peppering the glorious Argyll landscape with characters we’re sure we’ve known all of our lives. His writing is engaging, clever and quietly compelling. I can’t wait to read more of this series.' - Marion Todd'Daniel Sellers writes with rare control and confidence — his prose is atmospheric, unsettling, and beautifully precise, turning The Knapdale Murders into a masterclass in tension, character, and slow-burn dread.' - John Nicholl'I loved this book! The first in a new series, The Knapdale Murders is a gripping read. With a compelling central character, a strong sense of place and a denouement worthy of Christie herself, this is perfect for all crime fiction fans.' - Sheila Bugler'This is my kind of crime thriller! A love a puzzle to solve and this book provided that. A knotty mystery, with prickly suspects and a murder victim who nobody liked. Cleverly written, an absorbing read that I whizzed through in a couple of days. Ready for the next one!' - Rona Halsall'As atmospheric and brooding as the Scottish landscape. Sellers hits the ground running with his new series and I cannot wait for more.' - Michael Wood'I was instantly drawn into this book by the gorgeous setting, intriguing characters and page-turning plot. Great storytelling, bring on Anna's next case!' - Linda Mather'A compelling police procedural with a great sense of place, brilliantly-drawn characters and a fabulous twist - one for Midsomer Murders fans. Loved it!' - Catherine Cooper

Pick up the first in a BRAND NEW Scottish crime series from bestselling author Daniel Sellers. A must-read for fans of Aline Templeton and Matt Brolly. 🔍👀'A fascinating page-turner!' - Bestselling author T. A. Williams ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Like a warm blanket with spiky edges.' - Bestselling author Marion Todd ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Knapdale, Argyll. A place of beauty, tranquillity… and murderWhen newly promoted DI Anna Vaughan is called to a case in remote Knapdale, on the Argyll coast, she welcomes the chance to escape her life in Glasgow - more specifically the mother-in-law from hell…Ellen McIver, Baldrishaig’s local busybody, has been found dead. Run over — repeatedly — by a tractor belonging to local farmer Glen Cameron. The most likely culprit is Old Wullie, Cameron’s elderly father, who, despite his dementia, still likes to drive the tractor about the lanes. But once at the crime scene Anna can tell something sinister is afoot… this was no accident. Whoever drove that tractor did so with murder in mind.With the help of local DC Jo McLean, Anna leads her first murder case as a DI. She soon finds that all is not as it should be in this corner of the Scottish Highlands. The locals have been living under a cloud of fear for months, and as Anna starts to uncover secrets buried for years, she is in a race against time to find a murderer hiding in plain sight.Fans of Aline Templeton, Caro Ramsay and Marion Todd will not want to miss this brand new, gripping Scottish crime series.Praise for The Knapdale Murders ❤️‍🔥:'A fascinating page-turner featuring a well-drawn collection of characters set in a small Scottish community. The newly promoted inspector is sympathetic and smart, and the plot kept me fully engaged throughout. Highly recommended.' - T. A. Williams'Daniel Sellers has pulled off that rare trick of peppering the glorious Argyll landscape with characters we’re sure we’ve known all of our lives. His writing is engaging, clever and quietly compelling. I can’t wait to read more of this series.' - Marion Todd'Daniel Sellers writes with rare control and confidence — his prose is atmospheric, unsettling, and beautifully precise, turning The Knapdale Murders into a masterclass in tension, character, and slow-burn dread.' - John Nicholl'I loved this book! The first in a new series, The Knapdale Murders is a gripping read. With a compelling central character, a strong sense of place and a denouement worthy of Christie herself, this is perfect for all crime fiction fans.' - Sheila Bugler'This is my kind of crime thriller! A love a puzzle to solve and this book provided that. A knotty mystery, with prickly suspects and a murder victim who nobody liked. Cleverly written, an absorbing read that I whizzed through in a couple of days. Ready for the next one!' - Rona Halsall'As atmospheric and brooding as the Scottish landscape. Sellers hits the ground running with his new series and I cannot wait for more.' - Michael Wood'I was instantly drawn into this book by the gorgeous setting, intriguing characters and page-turning plot. Great storytelling, bring on Anna's next case!' - Linda Mather'A compelling police procedural with a great sense of place, brilliantly-drawn characters and a fabulous twist - one for Midsomer Murders fans. Loved it!' - Catherine Cooper

Pick up the first in a BRAND NEW Scottish crime series from bestselling author Daniel Sellers. A must-read for fans of Aline Templeton and Matt Brolly. 🔍👀🩸'A fascinating page-turner!' - Bestselling author T. A. Williams ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Like a warm blanket with spiky edges.' - Bestselling author Marion Todd ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Knapdale, Argyll. A place of beauty, tranquillity… and murderWhen newly promoted DI Anna Vaughan is called to a case in remote Knapdale, on the Argyll coast, she welcomes the chance to escape her life in Glasgow - more specifically the mother-in-law from hell…Ellen McIver, Baldrishaig’s local busybody, has been found dead. Run over — repeatedly — by a tractor belonging to local farmer Glen Cameron. The most likely culprit is Old Wullie, Cameron’s elderly father, who, despite his dementia, still likes to drive the tractor about the lanes. But once at the crime scene Anna can tell something sinister is afoot… this was no accident. Whoever drove that tractor did so with murder in mind.With the help of local DC Jo McLean, Anna leads her first murder case as a DI. She soon finds that all is not as it should be in this corner of the Scottish Highlands. The locals have been living under a cloud of fear for months, and as Anna starts to uncover secrets buried for years, she is in a race against time to find a murderer hiding in plain sight.Fans of Aline Templeton, Caro Ramsay and Marion Todd will not want to miss this brand new, gripping Scottish crime series.Praise for The Knapdale Murders ❤️‍🔥:'A fascinating page-turner featuring a well-drawn collection of characters set in a small Scottish community. The newly promoted inspector is sympathetic and smart, and the plot kept me fully engaged throughout. Highly recommended.' - T. A. Williams'Daniel Sellers has pulled off that rare trick of peppering the glorious Argyll landscape with characters we’re sure we’ve known all of our lives. His writing is engaging, clever and quietly compelling. I can’t wait to read more of this series.' - Marion Todd'Daniel Sellers writes with rare control and confidence — his prose is atmospheric, unsettling, and beautifully precise, turning The Knapdale Murders into a masterclass in tension, character, and slow-burn dread.' - John Nicholl'I loved this book! The first in a new series, The Knapdale Murders is a gripping read. With a compelling central character, a strong sense of place and a denouement worthy of Christie herself, this is perfect for all crime fiction fans.' - Sheila Bugler'This is my kind of crime thriller! A love a puzzle to solve and this book provided that. A knotty mystery, with prickly suspects and a murder victim who nobody liked. Cleverly written, an absorbing read that I whizzed through in a couple of days. Ready for the next one!' - Rona Halsall'As atmospheric and brooding as the Scottish landscape. Sellers hits the ground running with his new series and I cannot wait for more.' - Michael Wood'I was instantly drawn into this book by the gorgeous setting, intriguing characters and page-turning plot. Great storytelling, bring on Anna's next case!' - Linda Mather'A compelling police procedural with a great sense of place, brilliantly-drawn characters and a fabulous twist - one for Midsomer Murders fans. Loved it!' - Catherine Cooper

Pick up the first in a BRAND NEW Scottish crime series from bestselling author Daniel Sellers. A must-read for fans of Aline Templeton and Matt Brolly. 🔍👀🩸'A fascinating page-turner!' - Bestselling author T. A. Williams ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'Like a warm blanket with spiky edges.' - Bestselling author Marion Todd ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Knapdale, Argyll. A place of beauty, tranquillity… and murderWhen newly promoted DI Anna Vaughan is called to a case in remote Knapdale, on the Argyll coast, she welcomes the chance to escape her life in Glasgow - more specifically the mother-in-law from hell…Ellen McIver, Baldrishaig’s local busybody, has been found dead. Run over — repeatedly — by a tractor belonging to local farmer Glen Cameron. The most likely culprit is Old Wullie, Cameron’s elderly father, who, despite his dementia, still likes to drive the tractor about the lanes. But once at the crime scene Anna can tell something sinister is afoot… this was no accident. Whoever drove that tractor did so with murder in mind.With the help of local DC Jo McLean, Anna leads her first murder case as a DI. She soon finds that all is not as it should be in this corner of the Scottish Highlands. The locals have been living under a cloud of fear for months, and as Anna starts to uncover secrets buried for years, she is in a race against time to find a murderer hiding in plain sight.Fans of Aline Templeton, Caro Ramsay and Marion Todd will not want to miss this brand new, gripping Scottish crime series.Praise for The Knapdale Murders ❤️‍🔥:'A fascinating page-turner featuring a well-drawn collection of characters set in a small Scottish community. The newly promoted inspector is sympathetic and smart, and the plot kept me fully engaged throughout. Highly recommended.' - T. A. Williams'Daniel Sellers has pulled off that rare trick of peppering the glorious Argyll landscape with characters we’re sure we’ve known all of our lives. His writing is engaging, clever and quietly compelling. I can’t wait to read more of this series.' - Marion Todd'Daniel Sellers writes with rare control and confidence — his prose is atmospheric, unsettling, and beautifully precise, turning The Knapdale Murders into a masterclass in tension, character, and slow-burn dread.' - John Nicholl'I loved this book! The first in a new series, The Knapdale Murders is a gripping read. With a compelling central character, a strong sense of place and a denouement worthy of Christie herself, this is perfect for all crime fiction fans.' - Sheila Bugler'This is my kind of crime thriller! A love a puzzle to solve and this book provided that. A knotty mystery, with prickly suspects and a murder victim who nobody liked. Cleverly written, an absorbing read that I whizzed through in a couple of days. Ready for the next one!' - Rona Halsall'As atmospheric and brooding as the Scottish landscape. Sellers hits the ground running with his new series and I cannot wait for more.' - Michael Wood'I was instantly drawn into this book by the gorgeous setting, intriguing characters and page-turning plot. Great storytelling, bring on Anna's next case!' - Linda Mather'A compelling police procedural with a great sense of place, brilliantly-drawn characters and a fabulous twist - one for Midsomer Murders fans. Loved it!' - Catherine Cooper

Pick up the first in a BRAND NEW Scottish crime series from bestselling author Daniel Sellers. A must-read for fans of Aline Templeton and Matt Brolly. ??????'A fascinating page-turner!' - Bestselling author T. A. Williams ?????'Like a warm blanket with spiky edges.' - Bestselling author Marion Todd ?????Knapdale, Argyll. A place of beauty, tranquillity... and murderWhen newly promoted DI Anna Vaughan is called to a case in remote Knapdale, on the Argyll coast, she welcomes the chance to escape her life in Glasgow - more specifically the mother-in-law from hell...Ellen McIver, Baldrishaig's local busybody, has been found dead. Run over - repeatedly - by a tractor belonging to local farmer Glen Cameron. The most likely culprit is Old Wullie, Cameron's elderly father, who, despite his dementia, still likes to drive the tractor about the lanes. But once at the crime scene Anna can tell something sinister is afoot... this was no accident. Whoever drove that tractor did so with murder in mind.With the help of local DC Jo McLean, Anna leads her first murder case as a DI. She soon finds that all is not as it should be in this corner of the Scottish Highlands. The locals have been living under a cloud of fear for months, and as Anna starts to uncover secrets buried for years, she is in a race against time to find a murderer hiding in plain sight.Fans of Aline Templeton, Caro Ramsay and Marion Todd will not want to miss this brand new, gripping Scottish crime series.Praise for The Knapdale Murders ????:'A fascinating page-turner featuring a well-drawn collection of characters set in a small Scottish community. The newly promoted inspector is sympathetic and smart, and the plot kept me fully engaged throughout. Highly recommended.' - T. A. Williams'Daniel Sellers has pulled off that rare trick of peppering the glorious Argyll landscape with characters we're sure we've known all of our lives. His writing is engaging, clever and quietly compelling. I can't wait to read more of this series.' - Marion Todd'Daniel Sellers writes with rare control and confidence - his prose is atmospheric, unsettling, and beautifully precise, turning The Knapdale Murders into a masterclass in tension, character, and slow-burn dread.' - John Nicholl'I loved this book! The first in a new series, The Knapdale Murders is a gripping read. With a compelling central character, a strong sense of place and a denouement worthy of Christie herself, this is perfect for all crime fiction fans.' - Sheila Bugler'This is my kind of crime thriller! A love a puzzle to solve and this book provided that. A knotty mystery, with prickly suspects and a murder victim who nobody liked. Cleverly written, an absorbing read that I whizzed through in a couple of days. Ready for the next one!' - Rona Halsall'As atmospheric and brooding as the Scottish landscape. Sellers hits the ground running with his new series and I cannot wait for more.' - Michael Wood'I was instantly drawn into this book by the gorgeous setting, intriguing characters and page-turning plot. Great storytelling, bring on Anna's next case!' - Linda Mather'A compelling police procedural with a great sense of place, brilliantly-drawn characters and a fabulous twist - one for Midsomer Murders fans. Loved it!' - Catherine Cooper