The Bookseller - (DS George Cross Mysteries) by Tim Sullivan

Book Synopsis

"One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century."--Daily Mail

Read enough, and you'll learn how to get away with murder

A violent murder in a bookshop kicks off this propulsive new addition to the beloved DS George Cross mystery series

When the body of a bookseller is discovered lying in a pool of blood in his Bristol bookshop, the police have one question: How did the man meet such a violent, murderous end in this peaceful place?

Detective Sergeant George Cross has a knack for dismissing red herrings: He goes by the cold hard facts, and nothing else. But with a concerning development in his personal life, Cross is hopelessly distracted. He needs to rely on those around him: an entirely foreign concept.

Bookselling may be a quiet profession, but it's full of passionate, ambitious characters who know the value of a rare book. Their extensive reading means they also know how to get away with murder. But is that enough to fool the tenacious DS George Cross?

Review Quotes

Praise for Tim Sullivan and the DS George Cross mysteries:

"A gripping, atmospheric police procedural."--The Guardian

"One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century... a delight."--Daily Mail

"Old-fashioned in a good way... satisfying."--Sunday Times

"I am insanely in love with George Cross, a perfect detective for our time and for all time. His complexity, orneriness and dogged persistence makes for such a complete and admirable hero... The Patient is a cracking mystery, full of twists and surprises to the end."―Stephen Fry

"The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery."--The Times

"A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum."--Woman

"A popular, must-read series."--The Sun

"A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives."--Elly Griffiths

"These are must-read detective novels. George Cross is a great creation."--Mark Billingham

"[This] is becoming a classic series."--Imran Mahmood

"DS George Cross shot to the top of my favourites when I first encountered him."--Mari Hannah

About the Author

Tim Sullivan is an internationally bestselling author and acclaimed screenwriter, whose credits include A Handful of Dust, Where Angels Fear to Tread, Jack and Sarah, and Letters to Juliet. He is also a television director whose credits include Sherlock Holmes and Cold Feet. His DS George Cross series was a breakout success in the UK and has sold over 850,000 copies worldwide. He lives in North London with his wife, Rachel.