"To know him is to love him. Detective Sergeant George Cross returns for his eighth outing in this popular series. "
Detective Sergeant George Cross returns, this time to solve the murder of a Bristol tailor.
The Tailor by Tim Sullivan is Cross’s eighth outing, detailing his investigative work in the Avon and Somerset Police. Cross’s idiosyncratic investigation style is due to his being on the Autism spectrum, while his colleagues help smooth over any awkward interactions.
Sullivan’s talent lies in exploring and explaining a new profession in every novel. This time, he goes into great detail about the tailoring process. Cross, who is as particular about his police methods as he is about his personal choices, quickly finds himself fascinated, and in the end, orders two suits for himself. The glee he feels is palpable.
Lest you think this book concentrates on fabrics, threads and stitching, it is so much more than that. It also covers battery technology, industrial espionage and even British secret services. (Cross has to sign the Official Secrets Act for good measure in the final chapters.)
Regular readers of George Cross series will be rewarded with the appearance of his supporting cast, but enough context is given for each character that prior knowledge is not essential.
Sullivan has written another page-turner. This follows the unfortunate demise of a bookseller, a teacher, a monk, a politician, a patient, a cyclist and a dentist. The butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker in the area should watch their step. They might be next.
"The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant DS George Cross is back for his eighth outing. Starting with The Dentist in October 2025, our rollout of the series has received wide acclaim and won DS Cross a devoted US readership-The Tailor, his biggest case yet, will be our first new title in the series, and the first to publish alongside the UK. Measure twice.
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"The unfailingly shrewd and uniquely brilliant DS George Cross is back for his eighth outing. Starting with The Dentist in October 2025, our rollout of the series has received wide acclaim and won DS Cross a devoted US readership-The Tailor, his biggest case yet, will be our first new title in the series, and the first to publish alongside the UK.
The Tailor features in the following genres: Star Books, Crime and Mystery, Thriller and Suspense
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The Tailor was written by Tim Sullivan and published by Atlantic Crime
Yes it is part of Ds George Cross series
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