The Politician

<p><b>Don't miss <i>THE TAILOR, </i>the brand new mystery in the million-copy-bestselling George Cross series - </b><b>OUT NOW.</b><br><br><b>A burglary gone wrong – or a staged murder?</b><br><br> 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.<br><br>There’s no shortage of potential killers: the online trolls the victim fought in her new life as a controversial blogger, her bitter political rivals, even her own family.<br><br> With suspects everywhere and pressure mounting, George finds his usually impeccable logic challenged just when he needs it most.<br> <b><br> Because politics can be a dangerous game – especially for people who don't know the rules…</b><br><b><br>Perfect for fans of MW Craven, Ann Cleeves and Joy Ellis</b><b>, <i>The Politician</i> is part of the </b><b>million-copy-bestselling </b><b>George Cross Mystery series, which can be read in any order, </b><b>by the 2026 winner of the Crime Writers' Association Dagger in the Library Award.</b><br><b><br>ALSO IN THIS MILLION-COPY-BESTSELLING SERIES</b><br>#1 THE DENTIST<br>#2 THE CYCLIST<br>#3 THE PATIENT<br>#4 THE POLITICIAN<br>#5 THE MONK<br>#6 THE TEACHER<br>#7 THE BOOKSELLER<br>#8 THE TAILOR <br><br><b>CROSS CHRONICLE SHORT STORIES<br></b>THE LOST BOYS<br>THE EX-WIFE<br>THE HUNTER<br>THE BASKET CASE <br><br><b>Why readers love George Cross . . .</b><br><br>'A clever mystery full of tension but also humour and compassion. George Cross is becoming one of my favourite detectives.’ <b>Elly Griffiths</b><br>'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.' <b>Liz Nugent</b><br>'Compelling, full of twists and turns, I couldn’t put this down. Sullivan has created a truly original and endearing detective in George Cross.' <b>Simon McCleave</b><br>'Really satisfying... With compelling characters and an ending I didn't guess.' <b>Faith Martin</b><br>'True characters, a fresh setting, and a good mystery – this one's got the lot.'<b> <i>The Morning Star</i></b><br>'We've had sleuths on the autistic spectrum before but Sullivan's copper is among the most distinctive characterisations.' <i><b>Financial Times</b></i><br>'DS George Cross is as arresting as the cases he solves.’ <b>Richard E Grant</b><br><br><b>Why readers love George Cross . . .</b> <br>'The fact that Cross has been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder makes him just as intriguing as the murder mystery' <b><i>The Times</i></b> <br>'A British detective for the 21st century who will be hard to forget' <b><i>Daily Mail</i></b> <br>'A compelling, suspenseful police procedural with an intimate, positive insight into living on the autistic spectrum' <b><i>Woman</i></b> <br>'The enigmatic DS Cross is a joy to get to know' <b>Reader Review</b> <br>'One hell of a detective' <b>Reader review</b></p>