
Titles in This Set
The Dentist
The Cyclist
The Patient
The Politician
The Monk
The Teacher
The Bookseller
Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Paperback
Publisher: Head of Zeus
Overview
Meet DS George Cross, one of contemporary crime fiction's most singular investigators: blunt, methodical, and utterly incapable of letting a loose thread go. This seven-book paperback collection gathers Tim Sullivan's complete George Cross Mysteries in one set, following Cross through Bristol's underbelly as he unravels cases everyone else is ready to close. From a death dismissed as a petty dispute to crimes tangled in medicine, politics, and faith, each book pairs sharp procedural plotting with genuine social insight. Perfect for fans of character-driven British crime fiction who want to binge an entire series from the very beginning.
About the Books
The George Cross Mysteries follow DS George Cross, a detective on the autism spectrum whose rigid logic and refusal to accept convenient answers make him an outsider on the force but its most effective investigator. Across seven novels, Sullivan builds a richly observed Bristol where crime exposes gaps in how society treats its most vulnerable people. The Dentist opens the series with a death in the city's homeless community that others want swept aside. The Cyclist and The Patient dig into accidents and cover-ups that aren't what they first appear. The Politician and The Monk pull Cross into institutional power and quiet faith, while The Teacher and The Bookseller bring the series into schools and small businesses. Cross's colleagues often misread his directness as coldness, but readers see it as the source of his brilliance. Sullivan writes with a clear eye for procedural detail and genuine warmth toward the overlooked characters at the edge of each case.
Key Benefits
Book-by-Book Guide
The Dentist — A death in Bristol's homeless community others dismiss as an accident.
The Cyclist — A cyclist's fatal collision hides a darker truth.
The Patient — A routine hospital case spirals into medical secrets.
The Politician — A case leads Cross straight into local politics.
The Monk — A death tied to a religious community forces quiet questions.
The Teacher — A school investigation reveals hidden wrongdoing.
The Bookseller — Cross's newest case enters the secretive book trade.
About the Author
Tim Sullivan is a British screenwriter and director turned novelist, best known for creating DS George Cross, the sharply observed detective at the heart of this acclaimed series. Before turning to crime fiction, Sullivan worked extensively in film and television, experience that shows in his tightly plotted, visually vivid storytelling. His George Cross Mysteries have earned a devoted following for combining classic procedural satisfaction with genuine emotional depth and social conscience, exploring communities crime fiction often overlooks. Sullivan continues to expand the series, with Cross's humane approach to justice resonating with readers everywhere.
Why You'll Love This Collection
This complete seven-book set is the perfect way to discover DS George Cross from the very start, ideal for gifting to a mystery-loving friend, stocking a summer reading pile, or building out a home crime fiction library. Compact, giftable, and endlessly readable, it's a smart pick for birthdays, holidays, or simply treating yourself.
Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.
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