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The Patient

The brilliantly twisty mystery with the unforgettable detective in 2025
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The Patient by Tim Sullivan is a gripping crime thriller that follows Detective Sergeant George Cross as he investigates the murder of a man found dead under puzzling circumstances. As Cross navigates complex clues and uncovers hidden secrets, the case challenges his unconventional methods and tests his tenacity. The story unfolds with a blend of suspense and intricate character dynamics, keeping you hooked until the end.
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You might find this crime and thriller novel captivating if you enjoy stories where complex characters unravel dark and mysterious plots. Set in a gripping environment, it offers suspense and intrigue, perfect for readers who relish unearthing secrets and piecing together clues alongside a determined investigator.

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The Patient

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

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

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Don't miss The Bookseller, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now.

No fingerprints. No weapon. No witnesses.

For days, George Cross notices the same woman sitting patiently in the reception of the Bristol Crime Unit. Eventually, he asks her why.

She wants to talk about her daughter’s death, officially ruled a suicide after a long history of drug abuse. But her mother insists she was rebuilding her life and had been clean for years. She knows this wasn’t suicide – it was murder.

George doesn’t operate on hunches or gut feelings, he simply follows the evidence wherever that might take him. And the facts of this case tell him this woman was murdered.

He just has to prove it.

Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis, The Patient 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 STORIES

The 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

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

'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

'Truly wonderful . . . well-developed characters and an absolute star in George Cross!' Reader Review

'An entirely different type of detective in DS Cross' Reader Review

Series: George Cross Mysteries

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The Patient by Tim Sullivan is praised for its intriguing lead, DS George Cross, whose complexity and unique traits, including being on the autism spectrum, make him a memorable and captivating detective. The novel is celebrated for its clever plotting, compelling mystery, and enriching insight into its characters, delivering a gripping police procedural with surprising twists. Noted for its attention to detail and superb writing, it is widely regarded as a standout contribution to the crime and thriller genre.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781801107747

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 10 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 416

About the Author

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 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.co.uk

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