DS George Cross has unique and unmatchable talents. He uses a combination of logic, determination and exacting precision to get answers where others have failed for families who have long given up hope. So when a ravaged body is found in a local demolition site, it’s up to Cross to piece together the truth from whatever fragments he can find.

From the faint tan lines and strange scars on the victim’s forearms, Cross meticulously unravels the young man’s life, delving into the world of amateur cycling, an illicit supply of performance enhancing drugs, jealousy, ambition and a family tearing itself apart.

Cross’s relentless pursuit of the truth and eccentric methods earn him few friends. But just as the police seem to be nearing a conclusion, he doubles back. Could it be the biggest mistake of his career?

Praise for The Cyclist:

“Cross moves at a blistering pace to unravel the mystery . . . Subtle clues tip the balance and Cross uncovers deep, long-held secrets and complexities that would escape most, including his colleagues. The Cyclist flows at speed, keeping readers tensely curious until the final page.”—Booklist

“Clever plotting, a robust suspect list, and scrupulous fair-play detection add to the fun. This series continues to impress.”—Publishers Weekly

Praise for Tim Sullivan and the George Cross mysteries:

“Sullivan keeps his hot streak alive . . . This is contemporary crime fiction at its finest.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review), on The Monk

“A meticulous English detective cracks a tight monastic community to solve a brutal murder . . . A delightful final twist will leave many readers impatient for Cross’ next case. A top-notch series that deepens with every installment.”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review), on The Monk

“Triumphant . . . this series only gets better as it goes.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review), on The Politician

“A top-notch whodunit with a Holmesian sleuth and a knowing tang”—Kirkus Reviews (starred review), on The Politician

“A satisfyingly complex police procedural”—Washington Post, on The Dentist

“You’ll crave more George Cross once you’ve finished this meticulously wrought police procedural”—Air Mail, on The Dentist

“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

“It’s the combination of excellent plotting, meticulous attention to detail and a wonderfully unique and unconventionally irresistible detective protagonist that makes Tim Sullivan such a brilliant and exciting talent. One of the best series to emerge in recent years.”—Sophie Hannah

“Clever and taut.”—The Telegraph on The Patient

“Old-fashioned in a good way . . .  satisfying.”—Sunday Times

“A gripping, atmospheric police procedural.”—The Guardian on The Monk

“The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery.”—The Times

“A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum.”—Woman

“An extremely accomplished, traditional mystery in the PD James mode . . . an absolute treat.”—Irish Times on The Monk

“A popular, must-read series.”—The Sun

“George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.”—Elly Griffiths

“These are must-read detective novels. George Cross is a great creation.”—Mark Billingham

“[This] is becoming a classic series.”—Imran Mahmood

“DS George Cross shot to the top of my favourites when I first encountered him.”—Mari Hannah