The Cyclist - by Tim Sullivan (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

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

Detective Sargeant George Cross returns to solve the case of a mangled body on a construction site and uncover a life of illicit drugs in the second book in Tim Sullivan's internationally bestselling series

DS George Cross has unique and unmatchable talents. He uses a combination of logic, determination and exacting precision to get answers where others have failed for families who have long given up hope. So when a ravaged body is found in a local demolition site, it's up to Cross to piece together the truth from whatever fragments he can find.

From the faint tan lines and strange scars on the victim's forearms, Cross meticulously unravels the young man's life, delving into the world of amateur cycling, an illicit supply of performance enhancing drugs, jealousy, ambition and a family tearing itself apart.

Cross's relentless pursuit of the truth and eccentric methods earn him few friends. But just as the police seem to be nearing a conclusion, he doubles back. Could it be the biggest mistake of his career?

Review Quotes

"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

"It's the combination of excellent plotting, meticulous attention to detail and a wonderfully unique and unconventionally irresistible detective protagonist that makes Tim Sullivan such a brilliant and exciting talent. One of the best series to emerge in recent years."--Sophie Hannah

"Clever and taut."--The Telegraph on The Patient

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

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

"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

"An extremely accomplished, traditional mystery in the PD James mode... an absolute treat."--Irish Times on The Monk

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

"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 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. He lives in North London with his wife.