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The Patient
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See moreBristol 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 Bookseller
SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO TURN THEIR LAST PAGE... 'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL ‘These are must-read detective novels.’ MARK BILLINGHAM 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS Beware a well-read murderer... A bookseller is found dead in his shop on a quiet square in Bristol, surrounded by rare books, first editions, and...Hardback$4899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Monk
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. 'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths A victim with no enemies. A murder with no motive. When the body of a monk is found savagely beaten in woodland near Bristol, nothing is known about this man’s past. How can George unpick a crime...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Patient
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....Paperback$2899Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Teacher
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. 'Every generation has its iconic detective — Holmes, Poirot and Morse — but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL 'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS The victim’s worst enemy was himself. When an elderly man is found...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Cyclist
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. To solve a murder, you need to know your victim. When a ravaged body is discovered on a building site in Bristol, the first job is to identify who the person is. Luckily, DS George Cross is famous for spotting clues that others overlook.George needs a name to...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid August -
The Monk
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now.'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ ELLY GRIFFITHSA victim with no enemies. A murder with no motive. When the body of a monk is found savagely beaten in woodland near Bristol, DS George Cross discovers that nothing is known about the man’s past.How can he unpick...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Dentist
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now.Good detectives notice details. Great detectives connect them. When a weather-beaten body is found on Clifton Downs, the police are quick to dismiss it as a quarrel among the unhoused community.DS George Cross knows how it feels to be overlooked. Unwilling to do the same to others, he sets...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid August -
The Patient
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 the...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Politician
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available 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:...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Teacher
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. 'Every generation has its iconic detective — Holmes, Poirot and Morse — but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHSThe victim’s worst enemy was himself. When an elderly man is found dead in...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Bookseller
SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO TURN THEIR LAST PAGE... One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century. DAILY MAIL ‘These are must-read detective novels.’ MARK BILLINGHAM 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS Beware a well-read murderer... A bookseller is found dead in his shop on a quiet square in Bristol, surrounded by rare books, first editions, and...PaperbackSold Out -
The Politician
Don't miss The Bookseller, the latest George Cross Mystery – available 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 full of them. To most, it looks like a burglary gone wrong, but George can see this was murder. There’s no shortage of...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
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.
Book Details
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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The Bookseller
SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO TURN THEIR LAST PAGE... 'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL ‘These are must-read detective novels.’ MARK BILLINGHAM 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS Beware a well-read murderer... A bookseller is found dead in his shop on a quiet square in Bristol, surrounded by rare books, first editions, and...Hardback$4899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Monk
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. 'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ Elly Griffiths A victim with no enemies. A murder with no motive. When the body of a monk is found savagely beaten in woodland near Bristol, nothing is known about this man’s past. How can George unpick a crime...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Teacher
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. 'Every generation has its iconic detective — Holmes, Poirot and Morse — but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL 'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS The victim’s worst enemy was himself. When an elderly man is found...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableIn StockShips tomorrow -
The Cyclist
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. To solve a murder, you need to know your victim. When a ravaged body is discovered on a building site in Bristol, the first job is to identify who the person is. Luckily, DS George Cross is famous for spotting clues that others overlook.George needs a name to...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid August -
The Monk
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now.'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ ELLY GRIFFITHSA victim with no enemies. A murder with no motive. When the body of a monk is found savagely beaten in woodland near Bristol, DS George Cross discovers that nothing is known about the man’s past.How can he unpick...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Dentist
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now.Good detectives notice details. Great detectives connect them. When a weather-beaten body is found on Clifton Downs, the police are quick to dismiss it as a quarrel among the unhoused community.DS George Cross knows how it feels to be overlooked. Unwilling to do the same to others, he sets...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableBackorderShips mid August -
The Patient
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 the...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Politician
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available 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:...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Teacher
Don't miss THE BOOKSELLER, the latest George Cross Mystery - available now. 'Every generation has its iconic detective — Holmes, Poirot and Morse — but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHSThe victim’s worst enemy was himself. When an elderly man is found dead in...Paperback$2499Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Bookseller
SOMEONE'S ABOUT TO TURN THEIR LAST PAGE... One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century. DAILY MAIL ‘These are must-read detective novels.’ MARK BILLINGHAM 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS Beware a well-read murderer... A bookseller is found dead in his shop on a quiet square in Bristol, surrounded by rare books, first editions, and...PaperbackSold Out -
The Politician
Don't miss The Bookseller, the latest George Cross Mystery – available 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 full of them. To most, it looks like a burglary gone wrong, but George can see this was murder. There’s no shortage of...PaperbackSold Out
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