Don't miss THE TAILOR, the brand new George Cross Mystery - available to pre-order 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 a complicated one. 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

CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIES
THE 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

Autorentext

Tim Sullivan is a crime writer, screenwriter and director, whose film credits include A Handful of Dust, Jack and Sarah, and Cold Feet. His crime series featuring the socially awkward but brilliantly persistent DS George Cross has topped the book charts and been widely acclaimed. Tim lives in North London with his wife Rachel, the Emmy award-winning producer of The Barefoot Contessa and Pioneer Woman. To find out more about the author, please visit TimSullivan.uk

Klappentext

DS George Cross delves deep into a world of dirty politics in this Bristol detective series perfect for fans of Peter James and Joy Ellis.

At first glance, the murder of Peggy Frampton looks like a burglary gone wrong. But DS George Cross, with his meticulous methods, thinks otherwise.

The victim, a former mayor of Bristol, has political enemies in her past. Now she's an online influencer whose forthright opinions attract the kind of attention that most people would like to avoid.

There's no shortage of suspects. Cross's investigation will lead him from Peggy's unfaithful husband to her gambling-addicted son, and finally to a scorned former lover with a grudge.

Cross will have to navigate a dark maze of seedy connections to find the truth - but can he do it before the killer strikes again?

The Politician is a part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order.

What readers are saying about Tim Sullivan:

'Suspenseful, engaging and gripping'
'Tim Sullivan has created a quirky, enigmatic character you just can't get enough of'
'George Cross is a detective like no other'
'So many twists and turns I couldn't have guessed the ending'
'I love George Cross'