The Monk

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'I am insanely in love with George Cross' Stephen Fry To find a murderer, you need a motive . . . THE DETECTIVE DS George Cross has always wondered why his mother left him when he was a child. Now she is back in his life, he suddenly has answers. But this unexpected reunion is not anything he's used to dealing with. When a disturbing case lands on his desk, he is almost thankful for the return to normality. THE QUESTION The body of a monk is found savagely beaten to death in a woodland near Bristol. Nothing is known about Brother Dominic's past, which makes investigating difficult. How can Cross unpick a crime when they don't know anything about the victim And why would someone want to harm a monk THE PAST Discovering who Brother Dominic once was only makes the picture more puzzling. He was a much-loved and respected friend, brother, son he had no enemies. Or, at least, none that are obvious. But looking into his past reveals that he was a very wealthy man, that he sacrificed it all for his faith. For a man who has nothing, it seems strange that greed could be the motive for his murder. But greed is a sin after all... Perfect for fans of M.W. Craven, Peter James and Joy Ellis, The Monk is part of the DS George Cross thriller series, which can be read in any order. 'The ultimate conjuring trick: an absorbing plot with an engaging detective Id follow to the ends of the earth. Just brilliant!' Marion Todd 'A brilliantly old-school detective with a modern twist . . . from the complex emotion of his private life to the razor-sharp detail of the police investigation. Spot on!' Russ Thomas Tim Sullivans detective, DS George Cross, is autistic. His approach to investigations is unorthodoxhe works surprisingly well as a fictional character, processing clues in a way that recalls Poirots little grey cells. Sunday Times Another tour de force If you're looking for a great crime series you can't do much better than this. George Cross is an absolute delight. Bishop Stortford Independent Why readers love George Cross . . . 'Compelling, full of twists and turns, I couldnt put this down. Sullivan has created a truly original and endearing detective in George Cross.' Simon McCleave 'DS George Cross is as arresting as the cases he solves.' Richard E Grant '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 'Can't wait for the next in the series!' Reader review

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Tim Sullivan has pulled off the ultimate conjuring trick: an absorbing plot with an engaging detective Id follow to the ends of the earth. Just brilliant! * Marion Todd *
A brilliantly old-school detective with a modern twist . . . from the complex emotion of his private life to the razor-sharp detail of the police investigation. Spot on! * Russ Thomas *
Tim Sullivans detective, DS George Cross, is autistic. His approach to investigations is unorthodoxhe works surprisingly well as a fictional character, processing clues in a way that recalls Poirots little grey cells. * Sunday Times *
A gripping, atmospheric police procedural with an intriguing detective and an excellent foil in the shape of his longsuffering partner DS Josie Ottey. * The Guardian *
An extremely accomplished, traditional mystery in the PD James mode...this well-plotted and paced novel is an absolute treat * The Irish Times *
Sullivan writes in a grounded style with an eye for detail that makes you pay attention... an intriguing and entertaining read and we dont often see Bristol and the West Country as a setting for crime. * Crime Fiction Lover *
Another tour de forceThe Monk is the fifth George Cross novel which can be read in any order and if you're looking for a great crime series you can't do much better than this. George Cross is an absolute delight. * Bishop Stortford Independent *
Top-notch Brit crime * Peterborough Telegraph *
PRAISE FOR THE DS CROSS THRILLERS: 'I am insanely in love with George Cross, a perfect detective for our time and for all time. His complexity, orneriness and dogged persistence makes for such a complete and admirable hero... The Patient is a cracking mystery, full of twists and surprises to the end' Stephen Fry. 'Sullivan has given us a British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' Daily Mail. 'The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery' The Times. 'Superb, clever and taut' Belfast Telegraph. 'There is so much to uncover in this fantastic novel... Loved it * Frost Magazine *

Author Bio

Tim Sullivan is a crime writer, screenwriter and director, whose film credits include Shrek, Flushed Away and Jack and Sarah. 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