The Patient - 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 investigates the suspicious death of a young woman in the third propulsive novel in Tim Sullivan's bestselling series

When 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?

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.