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Description
'George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.' ELLY GRIFFITHS
To find a murderer, you need a motive . . .
THE CASE
DS George Cross is called to investigate when the body of a monk is found savagely beaten in a woodland near Bristol.
THE QUESTION
Nothing is known about Brother Dominic's past. How can Cross unpick a crime when he doesn't know anything about the victim? And why would someone want to harm a monk?
THE PAST
They learn that Brother Dominic had no enemies – or, at least, none that are obvious. But his past reveals that he was once a 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.
Readers love George Cross . . .
'Every generation has its iconic detective - Holmes, Poirot and Morse - but Cross is emerging as the one for now. Treasure him.' DAILY MAIL
'DS George Cross shot to the top of my favourites when I first encountered him.' MARI HANNAH
'A must-read series.' THE TIMES
Product details
| Published | Apr 01 2025 |
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| Format | Paperback |
| Edition | 1st |
| Extent | 384 |
| ISBN | 9781804545621 |
| Imprint | Head of Zeus -- an Aries Book |
| Dimensions | 8 x 5 inches |
| Series | A DS Cross Thriller |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing |
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Reviews
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Tim Sullivan has pulled off the ultimate conjuring trick: an absorbing plot with an engaging detective I'd follow to the ends of the earth. Just brilliant!
Marion Todd
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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
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Tim Sullivan's detective, DS George Cross, is autistic. His approach to investigations is unorthodox . . . he works surprisingly well as a fictional character, processing clues in a way that recalls Poirot's “little grey cells”.
Sunday Times
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An extremely accomplished, traditional mystery in the PD James mode . . . this well-plotted and paced novel is an absolute treat
The Irish Times
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Sullivan writes in a grounded style with an eye for detail that makes you pay attention . . . an intriguing and entertaining read and we don't often see Bristol and the West Country as a setting for crime.
Crime Fiction Lover
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Another tour de force... The 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























