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See moreThe unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant George Cross is back to investigate the brutal murder of a tailor in what appears to be an organised hit. Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Peter James and Joy Ellis.
The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant George Cross is back to investigate the brutal murder of a tailor in what appears to be an organised hit. Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Peter James and Joy Ellis.
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All first edition hardback copies feature beautiful limited edition endpapers – available while stock lasts
'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL
'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS
'Reaffirms everything that has made this series a bestseller.' VASEEM KHAN
'I absolutely loved The Tailor' GARY BARLOW
'A joy to read, beautifully penned, rich in detail and as elegantly put together as a bespoke suit.' ABIR MUKHERJEE
Measure twice. Cut once.
A bespoke tailor boards the 10:00 train from Bristol to London. Before it reaches Bath, he’s found dead in the toilet, his throat slit and a plastic bag pulled over his head.
DS George Cross deduces that this wasn’t a robbery – nothing about the killing is random.
It’s an execution.
George’s investigation brings him dangerously close to a cold and merciless world. And is it his imagination, or is he being followed?
With the highest conviction rate of any officer in the force, someone will do anything to stop George from getting to the truth.
This time, the next cut could be meant for him...
Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves, and Joy Ellis, this is the eighth book in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order,
by the 2026 winner of the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award.
Contains an exclusive interview between Tim Sullivan and the unfailingly shrewd DS George Cross
Series: George Cross Mysteries
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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 /UnavailableBackorderShips mid October -
The Teacher
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The Patient
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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 October -
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Pre-orderThe Tailor
'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Reaffirms everything that has made this series a bestseller.' VASEEM KHAN ‘I absolutely loved The Tailor’ GARY BARLOW 'A joy to read, beautifully penned, rich in detail and as elegantly put together as a bespoke suit.' ABIR MUKHERJEE ‘An...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-order -
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The Tailor
All first edition hardback copies feature beautiful limited edition endpapers – available while stock lasts 'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Reaffirms everything that has made this series a bestseller.' VASEEM KHAN 'I absolutely loved The Tailor' GARY BARLOW 'A joy to read, beautifully penned,...Hardback$4699Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-order -
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...HardbackSold Out
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781035911578
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 16 July 2026
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 36.0mm
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 226.0mm
Weight: 542g
Pages: 368
About the Author
Tim Sullivan is a crime writer, screenwriter and director who has worked on major feature films such as the fourth Shrek, Flushed Away, Letters to Juliet, A Handful of Dust and Jack and Sarah. His crime series featuring the brilliantly persistent DS George Cross has topped the book charts and sold over a million copies worldwide. 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, visit Tim’s website or find him on social media.
Facebook: timjrsullivan
Instagram: @TimSullivanAuthor
TikTok: @TimSullivanAuthor
X: @TimJRSullivan
www.timsullivan.co.uk
Also by Tim Sullivan
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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 /UnavailableBackorderShips mid October -
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 today -
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 /UnavailableBackorderShips mid October -
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 /UnavailableIn StockShips today -
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 October -
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
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The Tailor
'One of the most iconic British fictional detectives of the 21st century.' DAILY MAIL 'One of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS 'Reaffirms everything that has made this series a bestseller.' VASEEM KHAN ‘I absolutely loved The Tailor’ GARY BARLOW 'A joy to read, beautifully penned, rich in detail and as elegantly put together as a bespoke suit.' ABIR MUKHERJEE ‘An...Paperback$3699Unit price /UnavailableOut 1 Dec 2026Pre-order -
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...HardbackSold Out -
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
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