Tim Sullivan

"One of my favourite detectives."--Elly Griffith The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant DS George Cross is back . . . A bespoke tailor boards the 9:26 train from Bristol to London. Before it even reaches Bath, his body is found slumped lifeless in the toilet. The police initially assume it's a robbery. But the truth is more complicated than that. Why was the man found with a plastic bag over his head? Why was his throat cut in such a savage way? DS George Cross realizes that this was no mugging--it was an organized hit. This realization forces George into a merciless, unfamiliar world--and is it his imagination, or is he being followed? Everyone knows that DS George Cross is tenacious, that he always gets to the truth. It seems, this time, someone will do anything to stop that from happening.

The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant DS George Cross is back... 'Every generation has its iconic detective - Holmes, Poirot and Morse - but Cross is emerging as the one for now.' DAILY MAIL 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS THE KILLING A bespoke tailor boards the 9:26 train from Bristol to London. Before it even reaches Bath, his body is found slumped lifeless in the toilet. The police initially assume it’s a robbery. THE CRIME But the truth is more complicated than that. Why was the man found with a plastic bag over his head? Why was his throat cut in such a savage way? DS George Cross realises that this was no mugging - it was an organised hit. THE END This realisation forces George into a merciless, unfamiliar world – and is it his imagination or is he being followed? Everyone knows that DS George Cross is tenacious, that he always gets to the truth. It seems, this time, someone will do anything to stop that from happening… Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, this is the eighth book in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order.

The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant DS George Cross is back... 'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Reaffirms everything that has made this series a bestseller.' VASEEM KHAN 'A joy to read, beautifully penned, rich in detail and as elegantly put together as a bespoke suit.' ABIR MUKHERJEE Measure twice. Cut once. A bespoke tailor boards the 10:00 train from Bristol to London. Before it reaches Bath, he’s found dead in the toilet, his throat slit and a plastic bag pulled over his head. DS George Cross deduces that this wasn’t a robbery – nothing about the killing is random. It’s an execution. George’s investigation brings him dangerously close to a cold and merciless world. And is it his imagination or is he being followed? With the highest conviction rate of any officer in the force, someone will do anything to stop George from getting to the truth. This time, the next cut could be meant for him... Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, this is the eighth book in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order.

A perfect detective for our time and for all time."--Stephen Fry "One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century... a delight."--Daily Mail In the fourth book in Tim Sullivan's internationally bestselling series, Detective Sargeant George Cross encounters a crime scene that looks like bungled burglary, but he's sure it is a case of pre-meditated murder. DS George Cross loves puzzles - he's good at them - and he immediately spots one when he begins investigating the death of former mayor Peggy Frampton. To most, the crime scene looks like a burglary that went horribly wrong. But George can see what others can't: This was murder. After her political career ended, Peggy became a controversial blogger whose forthright opinions attracted a battalion of online trolls. And then there's her family: an unfaithful husband and a gambling-addicted son. With yet more enemies in her past, the potential suspects are unending. Cross must unpick the never-ending list of seedy connections to find her killer - but the sheer number of suspects is clouding his usually impeccable logic. He's a relentlessly methodical detective, but no case can last forever. And politics can be a dangerous game - especially for people who don't know the rules.

A perfect detective for our time and for all time."--Stephen Fry"One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century... a delight."--Daily MailDetective Sargeant George Cross investigates the suspicious death of a young woman in the third propulsive novel in Tim Sullivan's bestselling seriesWhen a young woman is found dead - with no fingerprints, no weapon, and no witnesses -the Bristol Crime Unit is ready to close the case as suicide, especially after the coroner cites the victim's long history of drug abuse. But her mother is convinced it was murder, saying that her daughter had been clean and sober for over two years.DS Cross is determined to defy his bosses and re-open the case, even if it costs him his career. Soon he is mired in a labyrinth of potential suspects - but can he solve the case before his superiors shut it down for good?

Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. 'Every generation has its iconic detective — Holmes, Poirot and Morse — but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL 'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS The victim’s worst enemy was himself. When an elderly man is found dead in his home, the angle of his neck says he fell down the stairs. The stab wound on his body tells a different story. In the weeks before his murder, Alistair Moreton changed. A recluse by nature, neighbours swear someone was living with him, someone he didn’t want them to see. Moreton spent a lifetime making enemies and now George needs to uncover which one finally struck back. Because in all of Alistair's years, there was something important he never learned. If you go through life hurting people, don't be surprised when they teach you a lesson. Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Teacher is part of the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee. ALSO IN THIS MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING SERIES #1 THE DENTIST #2 THE CYCLIST #3 THE PATIENT #4 THE POLITICIAN #5 THE MONK #6 THE TEACHER #7 THE BOOKSELLER #8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026) CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYS THE EX-WIFE THE HUNTER THE BASKET CASE 'Starts with a bang and then continues to deliver all the way to the thrilling end.' IMRAN MAHMOOD 'George Cross is in a class of his own.' SIMON TOYNE 'A must-read series.' THE TIMES 'DS George Cross shot to the top of my favourites when I first encountered him. The Teacher shows him at his best.' MARI HANNAH 'George Cross is a superb creation... The Teacher also offers an insightful examination of whether guilt for past deeds has a half-life.' DOM NOLAN 'George Cross is a highly readable creation whose adherence to the rules throws a bright light on the often murky world of policing.' SARAH HILARY 'DS George Cross is a genius creation... Get the whole series and thank me later!' TREVOR WOOD Why readers love George Cross . . . ‘The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery’ The Times 'I am insanely in love with George Cross.' Stephen Fry ‘A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum' Woman

Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. 'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ ELLY GRIFFITHS A victim with no enemies. A murder with no motive. When the body of a monk is found savagely beaten in woodland near Bristol, nothing is known about this man’s past. How can George unpick a crime when he doesn't know anything about the victim? And why would someone want to harm a monk? His past reveals that he had no enemies although George learns he was exceedingly wealthy, that he sacrificed it all for his faith. For a man who has nothing, it seems strange that greed could be the motive for his murder. But greed is a sin after all... Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Monk is part of the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee. ALSO IN THIS MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING SERIES #1 THE DENTIST #2 THE CYCLIST #3 THE PATIENT #4 THE POLITICIAN #5 THE MONK #6 THE TEACHER #7 THE BOOKSELLER #8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026) CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYS THE EX-WIFE THE HUNTER THE BASKET CASE 'In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.' Liz Nugent 'The ultimate conjuring trick: an absorbing plot with an engaging detective I’d follow to the ends of the earth. Just brilliant!' Marion Todd 'A brilliantly old-school detective with a modern twist . . . from the complex emotion of his private life to the razor-sharp detail of the police investigation. Spot on!' Russ Thomas ‘Tim Sullivan’s detective, DS George Cross, is autistic. His approach to investigations is unorthodox…he works surprisingly well as a fictional character, processing clues in a way that recalls Poirot’s “little grey cells”.’ Sunday Times ‘Another tour de force . . . If you're looking for a great crime series you can't do much better than this. George Cross is an absolute delight.’ Bishop Stortford Independent Why readers love George Cross . . . 'Compelling, full of twists and turns, I couldn’t put this down. Sullivan has created a truly original and endearing detective in George Cross.' Simon McCleave 'DS George Cross is as arresting as the cases he solves.' Richard E Grant 'The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery' The Times 'A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' Daily Mail 'Can't wait for the next in the series!' Reader review

Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. A burglary gone wrong – or a staged murder? George Cross loves puzzles, and the crime scene at the home of Bristol’s former mayor is full of them. To most, it looks like a burglary gone wrong, but George can see this was murder. There’s no shortage of potential killers: the online trolls the victim fought in her new life as a controversial blogger, her bitter political rivals, even her own family. With suspects everywhere and pressure mounting, George finds his usually impeccable logic challenged just when he needs it most. Because politics can be a dangerous game – especially for people who don't know the rules… Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Politician is part of the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee. ALSO IN THIS MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING SERIES #1 THE DENTIST #2 THE CYCLIST #3 THE PATIENT #4 THE POLITICIAN #5 THE MONK #6 THE TEACHER #7 THE BOOKSELLER #8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026) CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYS THE EX-WIFE THE HUNTER THE BASKET CASE Why readers love George Cross . . . 'A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths 'In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.' Liz Nugent 'Compelling, full of twists and turns, I couldn’t put this down. Sullivan has created a truly original and endearing detective in George Cross.' Simon McCleave 'Really satisfying... With compelling characters and an ending I didn't guess.' Faith Martin 'True characters, a fresh setting, and a good mystery – this one's got the lot.' The Morning Star 'We've had sleuths on the autistic spectrum before but Sullivan's copper is among the most distinctive characterisations.' Financial Times 'DS George Cross is as arresting as the cases he solves.’ Richard E Grant Why readers love George Cross . . . 'The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery' The Times 'A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' Daily Mail 'A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum' Woman 'The enigmatic DS Cross is a joy to get to know' Reader Review 'One hell of a detective' Reader review

Bristol detective DS George Cross investigates the suspicious suicide of a young woman in the third police procedural from veteran screenwriter Tim Sullivan.

Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. Good detectives notice details. Great detectives connect them. When a weather-beaten body is found on Clifton Downs, the police are quick to dismiss it as a quarrel among the unhoused community. George Cross is a detective with experience of being overlooked. Unwilling to do the same to others, he sets out to find out what really happened to the dead man. As George learns about a life that slowly unravelled, his investigation leads him to a decades-old murder. The question is how are the two deaths linked – and who killed each victim? If anyone can find out, George Cross can. To him, unanswered questions are like loose threads – pulling on them usually reveals the truth… Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Dentist is part of the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee. ALSO IN THIS MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING SERIES #1 THE DENTIST #2 THE CYCLIST #3 THE PATIENT #4 THE POLITICIAN #5 THE MONK #6 THE TEACHER #7 THE BOOKSELLER #8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026) CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYS THE EX-WIFE THE HUNTER THE BASKET CASE Why readers love George Cross... 'A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths 'In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.' Liz Nugent 'The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery' The Times 'A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' Daily Mail 'A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum' Woman 'An excellent, excellent read' Reader Review

Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. To solve a murder, you need to know your victim. When a ravaged body is discovered on a building site in Bristol, the first job is to identify who it is. Luckily, DS George Cross is known for spotting clues that others miss. George needs a name to stand any chance of solving the murder, and while the man’s identity remains a mystery, a picture is emerging. Faint tan lines and scars on the forearms reveal he was an amateur cyclist who used performance-enhancing drugs. This man was ambitious, someone desperate to win – but at what cost? And who took the final payment? Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Cyclist is part of the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, by the 2025 Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award longlistee. ALSO IN THIS MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING SERIES #1 THE DENTIST #2 THE CYCLIST #3 THE PATIENT #4 THE POLITICIAN #5 THE MONK #6 THE TEACHER #7 THE BOOKSELLER #8 THE TAILOR (COMING 2026) CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIESTHE LOST BOYS THE EX-WIFE THE HUNTER THE BASKET CASE Why readers love George Cross . . . 'A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths 'In DS George Cross, Tim Sullivan has created a character who is as endearing as any I’ve ever come across in this genre. His quirks are his gift, and with Sullivan’s tremendous plotting and superb writing, this series is a gift to readers.' Liz Nugent 'The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery' The Times 'A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' Daily Mail 'The plot is meticulously worked out... Can't wait for the next in the series!' Reader review 'I find myself really caring about George and his way of thinking' Reader review 'It's good to believe that somewhere there is a Cross pursuing truth against the odds, and winning' Reader review